…his down turned eye we glimpsed a broken heart. Our team embraced Denny immediately and he was introduced to his enrichment plan and he soon made friends with Acteur, Clyde, and Scion. He grazed and socialized during the day and enjoyed a bedded stall, fragrant hay, and extra TLC and treats by night. With the rhythm of happy days and the assurance of safety and love, Denny’s flower slowly opened and his magnanimous personality, sweet tooth, and r…
March 2016 Adoption Celebration: Lady Bug
…na notes how devoted Diana is to Lady Bug and how committed she is to helping her overcome her prior life to feel safe and comfortable. She states, “Lady Bug is in a good place and has a great mom, and for a horse it doesn’t get much better than that! She has Red Bucket and Diana by her side.” Diana is looking forward to the future working with Lady Bug under saddle and going on trail rides. For now, she says, “I just want to be with Lady Bug, gro…
November 2015 Volunteer Highlight: Linda Rose
…helps with grooming, oversees the monthly newsletter, assists with new volunteer orientation, and helps to proofread just about everything that goes out in print about Red Bucket, including my personal messages.” Since joining our team, Linda has made indelible impressions on us all, including our Chief Volunteer Officer Anna Eddy, who has this to say about her: “Linda has been an amazing volunteer and support to our horses and volunteers. Linda…
April 2014 Adoption Celebration: Windy
…was, indeed, expecting another foal! Kate named her Liberty and enjoys having a young animal on the property again. Liberty even became a companion to Helios. Settled into her new home, Windy is able to enjoy a life filled with security, companions, and plenty of Liberty….
March 2016 Volunteer Highlight: Stephanie Onstot
…bout a week to get my rhythm back and feel comfortable with all of the new horses. Jenon retaught me everything I used to know and expanded on that knowledge immensely. I spent the majority of my youth with just one horse, but now I am grooming and turning out multiple horses, and each has its own personality and its own trigger. I was in a new element and learning rapidly day by day.” Susan Peirce can’t say enough about Stephanie’s positive attri…
October 2018 Culture Message
…rship required that he warm up slowly prior to going to work. He was competitive (others might say cranky) and I learned to keep my distance from other horses in my under-saddle classes, lest he try to eliminate the com– petition as he would a rabbit. The most important things that I learned about my great love were on the ground. He had been horribly mistreated in the cross ties, groomed and tacked roughly, frequently struck in the face…repeatedl…
Looking for a New Team Member
…orking with horses and is hungry to learn and grow! Interested friends are welcome to send a resume to susan@redbucketrescue.org. Red Bucket is committed to a positive, healthy and 100% drug free environment….
November 2015 Adoption Celebration: Guinness
…hopes up. Laura took a break from searching for a suitable equine companion. A month went by before Susan called her with the news that Guinness was in fact available for adoption now and invited her to come back out to get better acquainted with him. Knowing that Laura wanted to ride dressage, Susan just had a feeling that Guinness might be a perfect match for her from the way he carried himself and because of his willingness to go to the ends o…
April 2016 Volunteer Highlight: Michelle Walker
…s so gracious and lovely in all of her communications, and so completely and thoroughly dedicated to our cause. And most of all she truly cares about our horses.” Michelle has an insane work ethic; she just rolls up her sleeves and digs in. According to Susan, “There have been times when I’ve had to kick her out of the office around midnight! She truly wants to learn and grow and make a difference with Red Bucket; she is a class act. Michelle to…
June 2015 Horse Highlight: Shavers, Casey and Bilek
…the skills of grooming and handling horses in order to become new volunteers of the Red Bucket Curry Comb Club. “He is very sweet and can take on beginners who are learning grooming skills,” according to Jenon. She also says, “Casey LOVES the attention!” He lives with his equine pal Mozart who keeps him going as both boys add value to each other’s lives. And though Casey is a very easy-going horse, he’s definitely the boss in the stall with Mozart…