Four years ago 50 very pregnant feral mares were sold at slaughter. The mares were so pregnant that 7 did not fit on the truck, and while awaiting another carrier, our good friend Shirley Puga arranged for them to be rescued. One of the mares came to Red Bucket. We named her Scarlett, and eagerly awaited the birth of her … Read More
Scarlett’s Story
Perhaps the story is best saved for Mother’s Day….but from the very beginning, Scarlett showed herself to be a remarkable mother. We can’t begin to imagine the fear and panic that she experienced, or her heroics in willing herself not to drop her foal until she knew that it would be safe. Although she would not allow us to ever touch … Read More
Cupid aka”Batman” Update
It is unthinkable. A breeder ” liquidated ” his herd. 57 very pregnant Foundation Quarter horse mares were being sent to slaughter. Because the mares were so big, they didn’t all fit on the truck. 50 shipped, half headed to Mexico, the other half to Canada. The seven remaining mares, heavy with foal, were left in the filthy and stressful … Read More