…ut, and playing with and nuzzling my hair which was almost completely obscuring my vision. I continued to fumble and vainly tried to free him from the wire with mounting anxiety as his leg became heavier and he no longer thought it to be a game. A full 15 minutes passed as I continued to alternate between telling him whoa, and crying out for help. Karen rounded the corner of the winter barn and heard my urgent pleas to bring wire cutters fast. Pai…
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…
June Adoption Celebration: Durham
…hing but a lifetime of companionship, love, trust and happiness. May they grow and thrive together for many years to come! …
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…
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….
January 2018 Adoption Celebration: Jax and Julia
…ome. However, sadly, his lady love passed away and he was heartbroken; completely devastated. Enter the lovely Mia, a beautiful young off-the-track Thoroughbred mare who had never been raced and was full of youthful energy. The light in Jax’s eyes was shining once more as he took this young horse under his wing and started showing her the ropes. Julia says that he is so protective of his charge that he stands over her while she lays sleeping, ever…
December 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Lonnie Parsons
…nnie was privileged to bring her 14 year-old son to the Ranch as part of his community service for school. “We scrubbed stalls for the gala. It was back breaking work but worth the effort!” Lonnie shares. “He is fascinated by my passion, and he wants to learn more about how he can help. I love how this group just sucks you in! The more I give, the more I want to give. I am fulfilled beyond my wildest dreams, and I hope that I can contribute to my…
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…
May 2015 Volunteer Highlight: Jessica Macvicar
…ne compassion; she helps by offering the horses her affection, care, patience, time, and understanding, and she offers the team her dedication, friendship, reliability, and support. The residual return came as a surprise to her. In Jessica’s words: “The Red Bucket culture is most rewarding. The reward, for me, is the feeling that I have found somewhere I belong, that I have a purpose, that I am valuable, the joy of finally reconnecting with horses…
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…