The first day of summer has brought a blanket of purple to our horses’ otherwise red ranch. Our flowerbeds are blooming, the orchard is dropping fruit quicker than the bunnies and squirrels can carry it away, and the air is thick with the fragrance of jasmine and lingering orange blossom. Our Treasured Residents are enjoying the beautiful weather and refreshing … Read More
July 2015 Horse Highlight: Sampson
One of the original 42 horses rescued by Red Bucket Equine Rescue in 2009…Sampson is a gorgeous Irish Thoroughbred…tall, handsome and ready to take his next amazing step into his loving and forever home! Sampson was born to stand out in a crowd. He is a deep mahogany dappled bay Irish Thoroughbred. He is impeccably bred with a pleasant and … Read More
Sampson a very good horse
We have long pondered the makings of a good horse…….and it is our experience that they are all good. In the satisfaction of our work, we are privileged to mine the little “gems” and then introduce them to those who will treasure them. Today, Sampson is the ambassador for the many good horses who await their chance to shine…to partner…to … Read More
Top O’ The Mornin’
Top O’ The Mornin’ from the Irish horses (and those who wish they were) of Red Bucket! In May of 2009, we rescued 42 beautifully bred Irish TB’s hours from the kill truck picking them up. They were emaciated, shattered, hopeless and vacant. The stallions were standing in cramped filthy pens nose-to-tail-tail-to-nose eating each others tails in a half hearted and … Read More