…in watching their marvelously reciprocal behavior and delightful relationships. One small “herd” involves Cash, Banjo, Liam, Knox, and Turner. These BFF’s thoroughly enjoy their time together and delight both the Red Riding Hoods and our neighbors who pass by to watch the show. It is hard not to belly laugh at their play time…and hard for us not to feel the deep emotion wash over us…we are so grateful to be able to provide them with such joy. Here…
September 2017 Culture Message
…round the ring, and far too many horse shows. When the competition out-performed him and arthritis and lameness claimed him, Ben, still little more than a commodity, found his honesty and work ethic rewarded by being stepped down into a life as a lesson horse. Not surprisingly, at some point 5 grams of Bute a day no longer kept Ben sound enough to earn his keep…as defined by multiple daily jumping lessons…and hence it was determined that Ben shoul…
January 2016 Culture Message
…jigsaw puzzle. The show horse who was no longer competitive, passed down to a family who wanted something “better”, who then became a lesson horse but could not stay sound (even on four grams of Bute a day) and then ended up at an auction where horses are sold by the pound to kill buyers. They all have a story, and while many of the stories differ, the one similarity tends to be one where the horse cannot meet the expectations of those who they c…
Boys Will Be Boys
…everything nice; McGarrah is a sweetheart, Kami is a love-bug, Mathe is becoming a pleaser, and then…..there is Micah, who is all BOY! Boy, oh boy….is he ever. Micah is a rough-and-tumble little colt who loves to mix it up…he plays like a boy, loves to scatter the girls, and then race like mad back to the safety of his mother’s side and run laps around her! He is a wee bit on the naughty side, and likes to test his luck by playing games when bein…
April 2014 Adoption Celebration: Windy
…o accept love and care from humans. Red Bucket has so much compassion for animals, and they can sense the safe haven. Once Red Bucket approves, they do a great job of matching because they do their homework. They do so much to take animals out of harms way so they can continue life in a safe environment.” Windy is a sweet donkey with an old soul and very soft lips. She has a wonderful personality and sings when there are visitors or the potentia…
Donkeys Sunning
…nibbled on hay, and with an increasing latitude, watched their off-spring test the boundaries of acceptable distance. Our donkeys avoided the shade and napped in the sun. They migrated throughout the day snoozing and sunning themselves in the warmest spots, and occasionally making a call out for room service! Petunia who participated in a photo shoot at the beginning of the weekend seemed a bit reluctant to get too dusty after her “miracle bath”….
April 2017 Team Member Highlight: Megan Mahan
…ude. Megan has a high level of commitment and comes to us with positive energy which fuels the other team members and our horses.” When asked what sets Red Bucket apart from other horse rescues, Megan thoughtfully responds: “It’s what takes place after the horses are brought to the Ranch. The dedication that’s put in to help these horses recover and learn to trust again, plus the work put in to finding the right homes and make sure these horses ne…
Curry Comb Club
…alendar to confirm that we will be hosting an event on one of those Saturdays. Occasionally dates will change. If you are an active volunteer and qualify for “Curry Comb Club”, please sign up on Smartsheet and include your email address and the name of your volunteer leader that you work with at Red Bucket….
September 2017 Team Member Highlight: Shannon Ballou
…, and all of Lily’s hard work to become a Jr. Red finally paid off.” When Shannon was completing the online application for Lily, she saw that there were so many ways that a person could contribute! “I knew I couldn’t commit to grooming or feed crew because of my schedule and Lily’s little sister, Violet, who is 5 years younger,” Shannon explains. “But I thought that I could help with planning and working events, getting mailings out, etc…so, I co…
Priscilla
…This mare is not only stunning; she has the most lovely and kind disposition. While green, she is level headed, reasonable, intelligent and very willing. Due to lameness issues, however, she is suitable as a family pet or companion. She is a leader in her small herd, and does well living with other horses. Her looks and temperament make her a real stand out. Priscilla is best friends with Delilah and Zen, who are also her half sisters….