A local resident recalls their experience with a horse named Big Red. The horse's name may have been shortened from Big Red to simply Red at some point. The resident was around 12 years old at the time and had recently lost their previous horse, Spades, although the circumstances are unclear.

The resident's family was going through changes, having lost their granddad and adjusting to new roles. Their aunt and uncle, Victor and Eileen Goodhard, had purchased a neighboring ranch, the Bionaz place, and were working to restore it.

Further details about the resident's experience with Big Red and their family's situation are available from the original account Times.