We love it when wonderful things happen, and we have declared October to be Mustang Month! Our very own Mustang Whisperer, Jenon Mathes…and her beloved shadow Durham…have officially added a new marvelous mustang to their family by making Foster’s adoption official! The reality is that both Durham and Foster chose Jenon years ago…and a little bit of paperwork really doesn’t … Read More
July 2015 Culture Message
I made a mistake. In actuality, it turned out okay, better than okay really, because it emphasized his growth, confidence, and the embodiment of what “second chance” really means. I had been trying to distract my mount and keep him relaxed and listening to me. Over the course of two years, he had turned a corner in his re-training and … Read More
June Adoption Celebration: Durham
According to Red Bucket family member Cathy Hessman, that’s what you get when you combine a formerly wild horse and a woman who, although crazy about horses, never believed she’d have another one of her own. This is the story of Jenon Mathes and Durham, her beautiful 15-year-old liver chestnut Mustang. Durham and his Mustang pals Foster and Reynolds first … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found # 135- Durham
In saving and serving we experience emotion that often cannot be labeled or described, only felt. Our work teaches us to carry a different brand of compassion, conviction, and commitment, and in learning and growing we must feel in ways that previously were unimaginable. We somehow swim through a swath of deep emotions that keep us wiping our eyes with … Read More
Foster, Durham and Reynolds update
We hate to over use a phrase, but haven’t found a replacement that has the same emotional…or spiritual impact. It takes a Village. As we so often do, we pause to reflect, be thankful and acknowledge that we cannot do this deeply meaningfu…l work alone. Thanks to the generosity…and compassion of Cindy A. Lee and the Wags and Menace Make … Read More
Durham, Reynolds and Foster Update
We have had so much interest and support for the three stunning slaughter bound mustangs that we were able to rescue last week, we wanted to share their arrival with you. They were safely transported to our quarantine location late Saturday… (many thanks to Marlene Dodge), and while they had hay waiting for them, they were more interested in “getting … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 180- Durham
He is stunning, well muscled with fabulous conformation, clean legs (yup, he’s sound), friendly and trained too,…..heck, his coat even gleams. When we first posted his picture, some of the Red Riding Hoods called him “eye candy”, perhaps we should say “eye opener”. He opened our eyes, to him and his two other buddies who we will have the privilege … Read More