Like Mother Like Daughter What’s a mom to do when her daughter wants a horse? GET HER ONE! Brianna was relentless. This tenacious 13 year old read about Red Bucket Equine Rescue in the Orange County Register and was determined to become a part of this group. She didn’t care that they had a minimum age of 18 for … Read More
March 2016 Volunteer Highlight: Stephanie Onstot
Our feed crew is crucial to the health of the horses and our organization. This month’s featured volunteer doesn’t just feed our horses, she lives our mission and changes lives. Stephanie Onstot is new to Red Bucket, but not new to working with animals or rescues. She states, “I’ve been volunteering with Red Bucket for just under a year. When … Read More
Top O’ The Mornin’
Top O’ The Mornin’ from the Irish horses (and those who wish they were) of Red Bucket! In May of 2009, we rescued 42 beautifully bred Irish TB’s hours from the kill truck picking them up. They were emaciated, shattered, hopeless and vacant. The stallions were standing in cramped filthy pens nose-to-tail-tail-to-nose eating each others tails in a half hearted and … Read More
Blood is Thicker than Water
Blood is definitely thicker than water….especially if you are Irish, or in this case Irish an Thoroughbred! Our beautifully bred Irish sisters, Delilah, Juliette, Shasta and Priscilla enjoy their enrichment time in our big back arena. While these girls have plenty of room to spread out, the don’t…even wen they are running or playing. Separated for over two years, these girls can’t … Read More