A perfect gentleman is known for his good manners and the respect given to everyone. Rubix fits the description perfectly! He is well trained, kind hearted and completely delightful! “Rubix is every girl’s dream horse…tall, dark and handsome,” says Michelle Walker, a volunteer at Red Bucket who loves working with him. Standing at 17 hands tall, Rubix is described by … Read More
First Week of Filming Complete!
We have completed an amazing first week of filming Emma’s Chance! Anna-Elizabeth James is our new hero…we are flabbergasted and inspired to watch her meticulous and artful approach to every scene…and syllable! With Tyler Konney as the master puppeteer, Barbara Greaves working magic behind the set….and the outstanding “A”cast members (photographed Greer Grammer, Missi Pyle, and Joey Lawrence) and a … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Adoption Update!
Willow had been hours away from being shipped to slaughter when she was rescued by Red Bucket in May of 2009. A victim of circumstance, this beautiful, intelligent and well-bred horse was not only unwanted…she was emaciated, untrained, and desperate. Two years ago today, Willow was adopted into her forever home by Shona. Today Willow is yet another perfect example … Read More
Welcome Shona Barnthouse
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Welcomes Shona Barnthouse and Extends Gratitude To The ASPCA! The new year is off to a full start! Red Bucket proudly welcomes our new trainer Shona Barnthouse. The addition of Shona to the Red Bucket Training Team will afford us the opportunity to assess, train and prepare even more horses for adoption. While Shona has a … Read More
Willow is Home for the Holidays
“I am in love with her. Best horse ever” . While we certainly have visited since her adoption was final, nothing is quite as satisfying as the short video clips, pictures and love letters that we continue to receive. Hard to imagine that th…is stunning, athletic, and pleaser of a mare was starving to death and hours from slaughter when … Read More
October 2013 Adoption Celebration: Willow
How do you define the word LOVE? The answer became quite clear for a pair of hearts and souls that are now bonded together forever and share what some may call two hearts that almost beat as one. Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time and an instant connection can blossom into something unbelievable, almost like … Read More
Forever Home Update: Willow formally Shasta
Red Bucket happy endings don’t end with the adoption contract and commitment of “forever”, they are filled with happy memories, tender moments, stress free days, and the joy of learning…accomplishing…and feeling useful. She had been hou…rs from death when we rescued her….starved, abandoned, and betrayed. Today she is fit, cherished, cared for with a love and intimacy that she never … Read More
July 2013 Adoption Celebration: Willow (aka Shasta)
Stories always have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Somewhere along the way, the beginning of the story gets off track, derailed like a train that was headed on a wonderful journey, but ended up stranded in a desolate and frightening location with no way back to civilization. This is what happened to Shasta. Her story started out promising … Read More