…had natural ability and cautious confidence, and I knew immediately she could do the job. She was and still is meticulous in the care she gives our residents. Her confidence continues to increase as do her responsibilities. She handles difficult situations elegantly, and she has the unique ability to multi-task, organize and produce results fueled by a “can do/will do” attitude which is cherished in Red Bucket Team Members. With all of her respon…
January 2018 Team Member Highlight: Lucia and Steve
…nted to BE a forever home!” For Steve, he knew immediately the right horse for him. “I saw a new resident named Brodie. He was a beautiful Paint with the kindest eyes. For me it was love at first sight. I knew I wanted this horse. We talked to Susan and decided on a course of action. Susan picked out a horse for Lucia, another beautiful Paint named Mozart. This was particularly fitting since Lucia plays the piano and music has been a large part of…
July 2015 Volunteer Highlight: Karen Maish
…the need to raise funds to find a new home for Red Bucket, and I immediately knew this would be my subject! I called the number that I found online, and Susan answered. She was on a business trip in China and it was 6 a.m. there but she took my call and said yes to my video request!” In addition to Karen’s gift as a videographer, she is also an avid animal welfare advocate and is involved with numerous humanitarian causes. She explains how she was…
December 2016 Adoption Celebration: Miss Beasley
…tive families. They come in all shapes, colors and sizes, but they share a common bond of love and commitment that makes the family even stronger and more enduring. Miss Beasley is the 3rd of 4 generations of donkeys that Red Bucket has rescued. Her mother is Tornado, her grandmother is Windy, her big sisters are Petunia and Millie, and her kid brother is Petey. She is also Auntie to her sister Millie’s baby, Miss Manners, who is the 4th generat…
Red Bucket Forever Home Found # 171- Jax
He is the perfect horse…the complete package…a dream come true. We knew that we would not have him long…a 16-hand palomino Thoroughbred with 4 white socks and a white blaze. Beauty, the temperament of a gentleman and the training of a pro. Perhaps most endearing is his desire to please and a palpable craving for attention…grooming, patting, conversation….oh, and yes…he loves treats. Jax is a great reminder of the quality of… horses that need to b…
April 2014 Culture Message
…gentle nuzzles. Like Winni, and our new little crop of babies to come this spring, Batman will never know the fear and abuse that his mother endured and survived in order for him to have his second chance. As Kimberly’s shoulder lightly grazed my arm, my thought again turned to Scarlett, and the promise that we made to her and commit to keep. This culture message is dedicated to Scarlett, the mothers that we have yet to save, and those we sadly…
November 2014 Culture Message
…he spirit of serving the high-risk, we recently welcomed a few new horses to our fold. This set off the Rubik’s Cube of moving horses about to ensure that all needs were met. The impact of a few moves always has a wider ripple effect. A new sun pen needed to be built for Buffy, as she needs closer supervision (and attention). Robin and Dalton, needing to stay together, were moved to the back, as Olaf The Giant would only fit in their larger paddoc…
Rescued Horses given 30 days to leave H.B. home
…“This is a business for (Behrens) and she brought in a new management company and they want her to increase profits and fill stalls with people paying board.” This isn’t the first time Behrens asked Red Bucket to find a new home. In June, Behrens told Peirce she had until September to leave because she couldn’t afford to support them anymore. The Register wrote a story, and readers sent in $300,000 to help the rescue pay its bills. Red Bucket has…
April 2016 Adoption Celebration: Timmy
…alert when she is around.” Absolutely everyone who has the pleasure of knowing Timmy and Susanna enjoys seeing their relationship grow stronger and deeper the more time they spend together and wishes them nothing but the pure joy of their companionship for many years to come. Susan Peirce considers herself beyond lucky to be part of such a special love connection. She says: “Knowing that we’re involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing i…
September 2017 Adoption Celebration: Maude
…ot Maude. She loves being in the cross ties and having her spa days. A nice bath, shined hooves, a special brushing, and during it all showing nothing but extreme affection. Our Maude has become quite the princess, and her Red Bucket family could not be happier for her and her special new family. We see nothing but good times, laughter and contentment down the road for all of them…the very best of success stories! Story by Julie Shields…