Behren (aka Baby Behr) came to us as a 21-month-old. He had two mildly bowed tendons, having been over-trained and under cared for. We barely got him off the truck that was taking him straight to a slaughter plant. Today he is healthy, sound and trained. Like many geldings, he is pretty unflappable…he still has his fantastic work ethic, … Read More
Baby Bear is growing up!
At Red Bucket we know that rescue is only the beginning. We also know that rescue is not enough, and in order to find our horses permanent, safe and loving homes it is incumbent on us to do the heavy lifting. This means giving our horses the time to heal physically and emotionally, truly assess them, and provide the necessary … Read More
May 2015 Horse Highlight: Behren
He is big, bay and beautiful! Stunningly gorgeous…Behren is just incredible! “Behren is a dreamboat! He is one of the most incredible horses I have ever met,” according to Red Bucket Trainer Shona Barnthouse. He is a big-bodied Thoroughbred who looks like an imported Warmblood at first glance. Behren has great presence. With his long neck, short back, and long … Read More
Welcome Shona Barnthouse
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Welcomes Shona Barnthouse and Extends Gratitude To The ASPCA! The new year is off to a full start! Red Bucket proudly welcomes our new trainer Shona Barnthouse. The addition of Shona to the Red Bucket Training Team will afford us the opportunity to assess, train and prepare even more horses for adoption. While Shona has a … Read More
Behren Update
At twenty months old he found himself hurt…discarded like an unwanted, ill fitting pair of shoes…headed for slaughter. The whole ordeal must have been bewildering. His future had been bright…his owners so hopeful that they had jump st…arted his training, in great anticipation of large purses and the seduction of both the winners circle and all of the trappings of … Read More
Watch out world Behren is on his way!
Behren came to us as a twenty month old colt. He had been trained (over trained) to be a race horse, his two front tendons were bowed before he even came close to his first race, and the lovely youngster found himself with an absentee owner…, no veterinary care, and certainly no reassurance that he would be ok. He did … Read More