Sometimes the road to forever is long, winding, and sometimes….broken, but our promises never are. Cassandra waited a good many years to bring Pilot home, and these days Pilot is waking up at home, pinching himself! Cassandra, adopter of Josephine (her heart) and long time supporter of Red Bucket’s lifesaving work has been inundating us (we love it!) with videos, … Read More
Pilot Update
At the end of the rainbow is a pot of gold! Our dream for all of our treasured residents is a loving, safe, and meaningful life as a cherished family member. In this case, our wonderful Pilot struck gold…and regularly strikes out to enjoy camping, long trail rides, and even field hunting! So happy for Pilot and his lucky and … Read More
ASPCA’s 150th Birthday!
Please Help us wish our friends at the ASPCA a Happy 150th Birthday! Red Bucket Equine Rescue is honored to have participated in this impactful Public Service Announcement…and yes, the horses featured are Red Bucket’s very own Pilot (who starred in Emma’s Chance, and was recently adopted) and the ever adorable Mozart. Please join us the weekend of April 23-24, … Read More
March 2016 Horse Highlight: Pilot
On an aircraft, the pilot or captain’s job is to navigate, guide and safely maneuver a plane. In many ways it is not so different from what a dependable, solid and square horse does for the rider. Meet our very own Red Bucket “Pilot” who is considered by all to be trustworthy, reliable and completely responsible…along with being utterly adorable! … Read More
Red Bucket Forever Home Found #185 – Pilot
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then we really do not have to say much! Suffice it to say that not only is Melanie grinning from ear to ear, but Pilot is happily settling into his new life with his very own forever family. His new digs include a big airy stall with an attached paddock, a roomy … Read More
Mozart in Hollywood…
On the heels of Pilot’s success on the set of the ASPCA’s 150th anniversary PSA, Mozart hopped on the Red Bucket horse trailer and headed off to a studio just off of Melrose, a stone’s throw from Paramount. This time it was Mozart who stole the show, complete with his adorable “black and white” attire. The gracious and lovely Mary … Read More
Pilot in Hollywood
While many of our friends were watching Super Bowl commercials on Sunday, Pilot was in Hollywood making one of his own…or at least starring in one. Pilot will represent rescue horses in the upcoming ASPCA Public Service Announcement, which will air in April to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the ASPCA. Pilot, who of course already has a starring role … Read More
August 2014 Culture Message
When I said the final goodbye to Socrates I wanted the ground to swell up and cover me. The feeling of failure, of failing him, was so enormously suffocating that I could hardly bear it. I got a second opinion of course, and when I didn’t like it, I got a third. The reality of that impending goodbye generated a … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #133 Pilot
Pilot came to us with the tough shell of a walnut…hard to reach inside, but we knew that there was something wonderful within, should he allow us to access it. The unconditional Red Bucket love and conscious enrichment that he experienced in abundance consistently washed over him. Soon rather than standing alone in the back corner of his stall, we … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 137- Pilot
They all come to us on various parts of the bridge. Pilot has one hoof on…he wants to step up…but he hesitates. We see little signs that he wants to….he will raise his eye for a brief moment when he sees a Red Riding Hood, perhaps he is hopeful for a treat, most probably he yearns to be notice..touched or … Read More