Abused for most of her life, Nalah came to us malnourished, pregnant, and resigned to a life of of uncertainty and sadness. It took weeks to erase the shadow of ribs….and months to erase her shadow of doubt. She claimed her box stall instantly, quietly defending the only safe place that she had ever known, hunkering down in her very … 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
Presley Update
Dr. Barrie Grant swung by Alamo Pintado to check on our little patient. Presley is doing well and is eating…like a horse! We should be able to pick him up early next week. To say that we are both relieved…and incredibly grateful would be a gross understatement. Dr. Grant is very optimistic that Presley will have a favorable outcome, and … Read More
Presley Surgery…
We are all breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Presley is snug in his hospital stall at Alamo Pintado recovering from surgery yesterday. His surgeon, the world renowned Dr. Barrie Grant believes that once recovered, Presley stands an excellent chance of having a normal life. As our mission embodies Saving, Retraining and Rehabilitation, AND finding Forever Homes…we couldn’t be … Read More
Presley Update
While we were disappointed that we did not receive the Intuit grant of $5000 that we were intending on using for our dear Presley’s surgery, we operate with a fundamental belief that it is incumbent upon us to take care of the horses in our care. This surgery will offer Presley an opportunity for a future, and a forever family of … Read More
The Three Amigo’s…
The Three Amigo’s…. It probably sounds cliche, but there is nothing cliche about the friendship that has developed with Presley, Mozart, and Legacy. You can’t really call it a paint thing, except Legacy has sooooo much chrome, he thinks he is a paint…..shhh, don’t tell him! Most three year old little boys want to be a fireman or a race … Read More