In May of 2009 River was facing death. He was starving, hopeless and shattered. Red Bucket rescued him just hours from the imminent and very real threat of a one-way trip to a Mexican slaughter plant. That was then…this is now. He is loved, happy, thriving…and home. Sierra adopted River from Red Bucket six years ago, and yes, forever really … Read More
King is Home for the Holidays
Merry Christmas!!!!!! Merry Christmas from Red Bucket, the horses that we serve, and those who serve them. Continuing with our theme of “Home For The Holidays” we celebrate Kingston’s forever home, and his girl, who loves him. Brianna chee…rfully shared that her Grandma had provided a bigger stack of special presents for Kingston than she had for her “other” grandkids. … Read More
December 2013 Adoption Celebration: Kingston
Walt Disney once said, “All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” How true this quote has become for two very lucky “dreamers,” one a girl with a dream to love and own a horse, the other the horse with a dream to have a forever home. Brianna and her mother Anne-Marie, … Read More
Kingston and Brianna first blue ribbion
We have called her “the kid” for a few years now. There isn’t a single condescending or patronizing thought behind the nickname. In the early days she nimbly and with a great deal of tenacity found her way around our “18 year old volunteer… requirement”. She fed for years with her mom , never missing an obligation….taking her job and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home # 72- Kingston
We told Brianna that it takes 9 months to have a baby…11 months to have a baby horse. We asked for her to be patient and enjoy the journey of discovering the magic of finding the right match. While 11 months might seem like an awful long time for a girl to wait for the excitement of bringing her first … Read More
Kingston’s Life Transformed
There was no more hay, it had stopped coming…not that there had been much, but now there was none at all. He had been locked in a dark and filthy stall for nearly 6 months. The neglect showed on his coarse and filthy coat… the abuse was accentuated by his prominent ribs and skeletal frame punctuated by hip bones dangerously close … Read More
Brianna and Kingston
We have told her to be patient…enjoy the process….don’t rush it. Today, Brianna had her second lesson on Kingston. She had her heels down, shoulders back, and the biggest smile possible on her pretty face. He was responsive to her seat, leg, and hand. She looked like she was having the time of her life. Forever is a very long time … Read More