Ironically, I was humming “The Birthday Song”. The reality is that outside of Christmas Carols and a few favorite hymns, it is the only song that I know all of the words to. I was humming it over and over as if the “repeat” button on my limited musical library was permanently jammed in the downward position. Of course, being … Read More
March 2016 Culture Message
Stella really did not want to be touched. I didn’t blame her a bit and frankly understood her body language well enough to know that there was good reason for turning away from my gentle, outstretched hand. On rare occasions, she tolerated my palm between her brow, but would recoil suddenly and either retreat from my light contact or flash … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #316- Trese RB
Spring has arrived early at Red Bucket! Stella and the Red Riding Hoods proudly present Trese RB. Her name is pronounced “Tresa” as she is lovingly named after our beloved veterinarian and benevolent friend and supporter, Dr. David Treser. Had she been a boy, we would have named him Doc T…either way, we wanted to thank and honor Dr. Treser … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #315-Stella
It is a story that is all too familiar. A neglected and abused mare intentionally bred for the purpose of having her weigh more on slaughter auction day. Stella has never known kindness, safety, or the security of knowing that she would be fed. That’s what she did not know. Perhaps it is what she did know that was worse: … Read More