We have said it for many years…”However our treasured residents choose to use their enrichment is up to them; it’s their time”. In this case, Joey and Buffy have chosen to “spoon” in the sand and the sun! While this brought a smile to our lips, it ALSO BRINGS profound gratitude to our hearts! While their blissful happiness is evident, … Read More
We Need Your Help!
We are in the middle of a donkey rescue. Several of our family members (Windy’s daughter, Petunia’s mother, Buffy’s cousin and Auntie to most of our donkeys) have been rounded up and are at the BLM holding facility. Two of the older donkeys are especially high risk, as they will be placed in the $25 pen. One of the Jennies … Read More
Beloved Jack
Jack was the last of the “Malibu 5”; five geriatric and crippled horses who had been abandoned without food when a children’s camp moved, taking the “good horses” with them. We have had the privilege of caring for them, loving them…and the necessary accompanying pain of saying good-bye. At Red Bucket, we know that rescue is only the beginning…and we … Read More
Joey and Buffy
Love, acceptance and protection can come packaged in unique, and often precious ways. Our very own naughty, loving, and frequently irreverent Joey has taken it upon himself to personally see to the upbringing and Charm Farm training of our resident orphan donkey, Buffy. This self-appointed guardian role is a bit ironic in that next to Buffy (who has yet to … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #279- Cornelia
It has been our practice to save as many horses as we possibly can…and then one more. Our ranch is peppered with marvelous examples of that “one more” horse saved due to our willingness…obligation…to do, or save, just a little bit more. At the least, are reminded daily of our “one more” every time that Roulette gleefully trots toward a … Read More
Little Buffy
Little Buffy lost her Mama when she was just a tiny baby. The Red Riding Hoods have devoted themselves to raising her….first bottle feeding, then bucket feeding followed by lots of TLC, and then…Red Bucket Charm Farm. Buffy mastered the art of the bottle, and quickly learned to greedily slurp up her Mare-Match formula with all of the un lady-like … Read More
November 2014 Culture Message
Rescued horses, like people, come from different circumstances. This is most definitely the case with the wide swath of the unwanted who find their way to the safe embrace of Red Bucket. I have been fortunate to have ridden several incredible horses lately. They all know more than I do. All of them have at one time received the investment … Read More