…cause. Ours is to rescue, restore and rehabilitate those broken horses who come to Red Bucket. We all play a part in this goal.” Jenon Mathes provides another perspective on the commitment of this team of two. “They both genuinely enjoy their contributions to Red Bucket and not only are they invaluable, they are most appreciated.” We are so grateful for both of these lovely ladies, for all they do and for all they bring to Red Bucket! Our Ranch lo…
June Adoption Celebration: Durham
…avoiding capture at all costs. No way was he going to give up his freedom again; besides, he knew better than to trust anyone on two legs! It took many more tries and another several months before we were finally able to catch him and bring him to the Ranch. To say that he wasn’t a happy camper when he arrived is an understatement. “Once he was caught it was as though he resigned himself to whatever would be; it broke my heart. He was so beautifu…
May 2015 Adoption Highlight: Laura and Piper
…ed in, moving forward with common sensibility. Piper was immediately welcomed into the Jarek family, and things seemed as thought they couldn’t get any better. As time passed, the Jareks had the opportunity to move out of state, bringing along Santino and Piper to reside on their new property that is equipped for horses. The once emaciated mare now lives on 50 acres that allow for daily turnouts. She is spoiled and we couldn’t be happier for her….
December 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Lonnie Parsons
…rching for a new purpose for her life, this month’s featured volunteer found fulfillment by giving of herself to nurture our horses Have you ever felt like skipping for joy? And singing at the top of your lungs? This is how Lonnie Parsons describes her days at Red Bucket. “From the moment I first drove down English Road, I felt a sense of comfort,” Lonnie describes to me. “And when I pulled into the driveway at Red Bucket I felt like I was home. I…
Red Bucket makes Top 10 for the HB Independent
…tories of the year…and one of the most compelling stories. Please feel free to share this link and cross post! Happy New Years to you all…and to all of the horses that we have loved and lost…and to those we haven’t been able to help…yet. Source: Huntington Beach Independent Horses Leave Town In January, the Red Bucket Equine Rescue nonprofit was told to move out of their home in the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center by mid-February. The re…
June 2014 Culture Story
…paddock lights flicked on, our horses munched their supper and lived the promise of a morning to come and a new beginning….
February 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Aileen Sheron
…e that don’t know Aileen, she is one of the fittest, healthiest human beings on the planet! Her resume in physical fitness is impressive, almost as much as her energy and dynamite body. Susan Peirce provides the perfect analogy: “Aileen is a firefly, the absolute epitome of the energizer bunny. She is smart, fit, compassionate, and super helpful to our organization. She is great with the horses, and was a key player in checking in and arranging do…
October 2015 Adoption Celebration: Tarah and Landon
…e of and trust in her allowed him to overcome some of his insecurities and fears and become the reliable, confident horse he is today. Together they molded into a perfectly matched pair of horse and rider. During their daily exercise they either ride Western Pleasure in the arena or go out on the surrounding trails. Landon also continues his work on the obstacle course where he encounters such “scary” objects as cones, shopping carts, and fake duc…
February 2017 Horse Highlight: Rosie
…lity for that one special and devoted owner, perhaps this is your dream horse! Rosie is a gem and she is completely ready for adoption to a wonderful new happily-ever-after forever home. Written by: Johanna Downs …
April 2017 Adoption Celebration: Lily and Nikki
…dible journey from an untrained, starving, confused horse to the cherished companion of her amazing new owner, Nikki Hust. Nikki explains that she first heard about Red Bucket Equine Rescue through a friend she met at her gym. She immediately fell in love with our mission and could not wait to find out everything about us. She came to Red Bucket for a Sunday tour; she talked to Susan Peirce about what she really wanted in a horse, and then filled…