Jubilant, energetic, and the happiest best friends ever…Micah and Maverick are amazing examples of how Red Bucket’s commitment to our horses comes shining through… “Micah and Maverick are perfect examples of Red Bucket’s dedication to finding that ‘perfect buddy’ for all of our residents,” says team member Linda Rose. This beautiful friendship has been wonderful to watch blossoming after months … Read More
August 2015 Culture Message
Our culture at Red Bucket is one of doing as much as we possibly can…and then a little bit more. The manifestation of how we live our promise is: one more groom, 24-hour-a-day, round the clock turnouts, 10:00 pm late nights during psyllium week, and a host of activities that are designed to support our horses in a life that … Read More
Thank you to the Mother’s
We have said good-bye, good job…and good life to our wonderful, feral mothers. We have been profoundly impacted by their story, strength, selflessness and wisdom. Their babies are now weanlings, and are adjusting beautifully to plenty of playtime…and just the right amount of Red Bucket “Charm Farm”. Their bond with one another has become strong; with the BFF’s McGarrah and … Read More
Boys Will Be Boys
With all of our darling foals we have plenty of sugar and spice and everything nice; McGarrah is a sweetheart, Kami is a love-bug, Mathe is becoming a pleaser, and then…..there is Micah, who is all BOY! Boy, oh boy….is he ever. Micah is a rough-and-tumble little colt who loves to mix it up…he plays like a boy, loves to … Read More
Micah Adores the Red Riding Hoods
Their feral, previously terrified, and abused mothers now nicker for us. Even though two of them are still unable to be handled or led, they approach turnout time with joyful anticipation, and an orderly synchronization. It is clear to them that we will bring them only kindness, comfort, and a promise that is still in its infancy. The mares know … Read More
July 2014 Culture Message
Starting and running a rescue is like walking straight into a strong wind. You need to square your shoulders, brace yourself, and keep moving. When we started Red Bucket over 5 years ago, I went out and quickly purchased a book on starting a rescue. The first chapter of the book instructed the reader to first read the book before … Read More
Baby Micah Update!
Angelica has fully embraced her new life. Possibly for the first time, she is fully enjoying motherhood, as her new world is absent abuse, hunger, and the undeniable fear of what might happen to her colt. As for Micah, he is FULL of it…mostly full of himself and full of false bravado as he charges the “girls”, and then darts … Read More
An Innocent Gesture
While we do not know all of the minuscule details of her damaged life, we have enough of the pieces to understand her story. Angelica was abused, she was kept in darkness, and her life was not valued by those who were her captors. While she has never known the meaning of commitment, safety, or forever…she is beginning to learn the … Read More