There is a theory held by some of the “horsey types” that all equines are supposed to have jobs. This concept is the topic of many articles and clinics in the horse world, and with little exception is foundational to many in the natural horsemanship movement. In one such article, a fairly well-known author, exposing the importance of horses having … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home #143- Knox
Knox was not likely to give up his tenured position of “Feed Crew Supervisor” for just any new assignment! Knox has spent the last two years in the roomy corner stall of the mare motel, which is prime Red Bucket real estate, as it overlooks the feed room. Knox has,with great attentiveness, overseen both the morning and the evening red … Read More
February 2014 Horse Highlight: Knox
What lifetime situations help to create a solid and strong citizen? The characteristic of strength is one that is most often discovered during times of pain, suffering and adversity. It is during those times that strength and a deeper sense of trust and empowerment are found within and imprinted forever. Meet Knox! He is the epitome of a horse who … Read More
Knox update
When he came to us, he had a guarded defensiveness as if almost daring us to hurt him. His weight far better than the other horses that he arrived with, his survival instinct wearing a mask of a school yard bully….daring them to take his …food…his life. The shell of self protection has slowly chipped away, he has emerged a … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 128- Knox
Now we REALLY don’t get it! How could an absolute dream of a horse…a really super duper rock solid citizen fall into the homeless and “unwanted” category? Meet Knox, he is a pretty special character. He is an (almost ) 15 hand mustang cross who loves to cuddle and loves loves loves to be cuddled and doted on. He is … Read More