Our very own Princess Winni is hoping to hear good news from the casting folks at the The Horse Rescue Movie. Winni, like so many of our other wonderful horses, auditioned on Monday for the myriad of supporting roles available. The only one who seems confident and secure is Joey, who is working on a line of apparel, accessories, and … Read More
Horse Highlight May 2014: Winni
As Mother’s Day approaches this year, we at Red Bucket Equine Rescue are reminded of those who make motherhood a reality…the newborn foals! Nothing says spring time like a brand-new life, and in particular, “Winni,” who is joyfully celebrating her life as a yearling! She spends her happy days now in the pasture down the road at Kennedy Pedigo Farms, running and playing freely … Read More
Happy Birthday Winni!
Happy Birthday Winni!! As we prepare for the arrival of our three new little foals to be born, 3 little new lives that we are grateful to save, we are pausing to celebrate our little Winni’s first birthday. Winni’s mother, Nalah had been abused every day of her life. She came to us frightened and frightfully malnourished. Little Winni, who … Read More
A joyful Winni
Winni’s mother Nalah came to us very pregnant, malnourished, and having endured a lifetime of pain and abuse. She had never known kindness, compassion or the feeling of knowing that she could count on someone to provide consistent care, foo…d, or safety. Best described as being cocooned in depression, despondency and a lackluster defensiveness, she has emerged a content, loving … Read More
Winni, Coco and little Joey as “big kids”
While spring may bring showers, flowers and the miracle of new life….it is in the Autumn that we tearfully (and responsibly) wean our babies from their Momma’s and prepare them for independent, healthy, and productive lives. Winni, Coco, …and little Joey spent their first night as “big kids” in our newly appointed nursery (right next to the “paint department” which … Read More
Winni and JoJo
We have all been enchanted with her from the beginning. Early on, immediately in fact , Spice, Hobby and our beloved Haze claimed her as their very own. Since her miraculous entrance, we can’t seem to get enough of her…neighbors stop to snap photo’s with their smart phones wanting to capture her precious innocence and bring the image back to … Read More
Winni Update…four weeks old
Winni is now four weeks old. Due to being a little windswept, she and Nalah have been staying in their stall. Tuesday was Winni’s BIG day, she accompanied her wonderful mother into her very first big girl turnout. Nalah certainly enjoyed the sunshine, and our darling little Winni frolicked and practiced her “tricks” for everyone, including Dalton and Robin, who … Read More
Winni Update…Week Two
Here is our weekly Winni update for all of our friends who keep asking about our special baby: Little Winni is now 2 weeks old. Like any little girl, she loves everything PINK. Winni’s choice of color is a little awkward given that the name of this game….is Red! Having said this, her pink little newborn halter is adorable. Winni is … Read More
Winni’s First Week
The Red Riding Hoods are celebrating little Winni’s first week! Because of the outpouring of love and support (for both Nalah and Winni) from all of our friends, we wanted to update you on her accomplishments and tricks! While Winni initially got off to a late start with nursing, we are happy to announce that she is now an expert…as a … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #163 -Meet our precious Winni
From the darkness of last night and our our tearful goodbyes came the miracle of life and hope. While it is with certainty that we will state that the the horses in the shed row barn behind the little red house appeared to be somberly grieving their friend Haze, it is equally true that they turned oddly present as Nahla’s … Read More