He had been a prisoner in a shabby, filthy, and desperately lonely pipe stall for well over four years. He survived on meager rations of cattle grade alfalfa, eating off of piles of his own waste, with nothing to look forward to, hope for, or believe in. They had not cleaned the stall, cared for him…or noticed him in as … Read More
August 2015 Culture Message
Our culture at Red Bucket is one of doing as much as we possibly can…and then a little bit more. The manifestation of how we live our promise is: one more groom, 24-hour-a-day, round the clock turnouts, 10:00 pm late nights during psyllium week, and a host of activities that are designed to support our horses in a life that … Read More
The Good Horse Baldwin
Baldwin was the epitome of unwanted. He had been left in a stall for nearly five years…ignored, uncared for, and completely neglected. He hadn’t been groomed, his filthy stall wasn’t cleaned, he had no exercise…no chance. When the stable was required to “get rid” of a number of horses, no one would take Baldwin…they only wanted the “good” horses. Baldwin … Read More
Amy, Brianna, Jack and Baldwin’s World
It is the youngest of the Red Riding Hoods, photographed with our eldest Red Bucket horses that inspire us, challenges us…. fills our hearts with joy and hope. A world where our youth sacrifice their birthday parties and gifts in order for our horses to receive apple sauce and bandaging materials. A world where our children forgo movies, shopping at … Read More
Brianna and Baldwin
Brianna, Jared and several of our other young people have been touring around Red Bucket Ranch on the back of our darling Baldwin. Baldwin is super gentle and very loving and appropriate for riding at the walk. Because Baldwin loves all people and is very gentle with children, we would love to get him a home where he will have … Read More