They had been owned by a woman who was a self-proclaimed lover of the Hanoverian. When she was done with them, and the others, she was known for dumping them at a livestock auction that sells horses by the pound…….to kill buyers. In 2013 we were deeply and profoundly grateful to have been in a position (thankfully tipped off by … Read More
Happy Birthday, Red Bucket!
Red Bucket has just celebrated our 6th anniversary! During this time, we have been privileged to save 273 horses from slaughter, starvation and unspeakable abuse. 159 of these horses have been safely placed in loving homes, and we have helped hundreds of other horses behind the scenes who never came to our ranch, but who were saved……and cared about. Deaglan … 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
Galway and Deaglan
They are both branded Hanoverians, they had been owned by the same owner…who self-reports to be a great lover of Hanoverians, they were both dumped at slaughter…by that very owner when she was “done” with them. We don’t think they they are “done” at all, and while Galway will never have a rider on his back again, and we are still … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #189- Deaglan
He just wants to be groomed and scratched. Already he has figured out the red bucket (and both the nourishment and nurturing that it represents)…….he politely whinnies when we walk by him, seems to be very relieved to be with us, a bit surprised and very grateful. He has European manners, the conformation of an athlete, and the kindness of a … Read More