There is a theory held by some of the “horsey types” that all equines are supposed to have jobs. This concept is the topic of many articles and clinics in the horse world, and with little exception is foundational to many in the natural horsemanship movement. In one such article, a fairly well-known author, exposing the importance of horses having … Read More
June 2013 Adoption Celebration: Banjo
The Feedlot. The term is something of a misnomer. Yes, it is a place where animals are fed. But that doesn’t tell the full story. It is a grim place, a last stop for multitudes of horses and other animals, before they go to slaughter. It is also a frightening place for the horse. Many arrive there injured, others … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #65- Banjo
How a BLM Mustang ended up…by way of a dude ranch…on a kill lot, hours from shipping to slaughter we may never know. What we do know was (again thanks to Shirley Puga…and a small …village, including Doug Lake, and Red Bucket) that this super darling gelding had been beaten about his head…and yet, remained a “pleaser”, wanting to connect…but … Read More
Banjo’s Friend
He came to us just hours before he was to ship to slaughter….A darling mustang sporting both a BLM brand and a fear of letting anyone near his head. He was afraid to have his face brushed, he pulled back when we tried to halter him, he jumped if we raised our hand. His name is Banjo. We loved him … Read More