Oreo Old Codger Extreme b. c 1966
Yesterday afternoon we helped another of our old codgers across the rainbow bridge. Oreo, a Welsh pony, was one of the stalwarts of the...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 19, 20161 min read
Longwood MLK Day Challenge
The Rescue was a grateful recipient of volunteers from Longwood University’s Martin Luther King Jnr Day service challenge. Every year LU...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 5, 20162 min read
RIP Thunderbolt 1982 – 2015
Whenever we are asked why we take in elder horses, when there are so many younger and “adoptable” horses needing rescuing, we point to...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 11, 20151 min read
RIP Star b. 1985 d. 11th December 2015
This morning we lost our shining Star. An Arab, he bore his various ailments with the stoicism of an Appaloosa, and his gentle nature...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 23, 20151 min read
Tri-Sigma Sorority Adopts White Bird!
We are pleased to announce that the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Sisters of the Longwood University Chapter have adopted White Bird as...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Aug 26, 20152 min read
Mona born c. 1980 d. August 25th 2015
Mona crossed the rainbow bridge on Tuesday evening to be with her White Bird companion Mr. B. She didn’t show it, but she definitely...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Mar 25, 20153 min read
Daisy’s Surprise
We thought we had seen it all. After twelve years in equine rescue and many more as private horse owner we have seen a lot things,...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Oct 11, 20141 min read
We Love our Volunteers #365
A big shout out for new volunteers Dave and Donna from Long Island, NY (and now Virginians) a classic NY pairing of Irish and Italian,...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 1, 20142 min read
Bear: ca 1969 – May 2nd 2014
It is with the greatest of sadness that we had to help Bear across the rainbow bridge this afternoon. This indefatigable little Appaloosa...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 28, 20131 min read
Thanksgiving
A very Happy Thanksgiving to all our family, volunteers, donors and supporters. We all have much to be thankful for. We are thankful for...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jul 20, 20131 min read
A Visit from the Homes for Horses Coalition
It’s been hot. Really hot. Not just “I am not going to run a 5K today” hot, but “I’d rather spend the day sitting in the pond up to my...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jul 5, 20132 min read
Senior Horse Shout Out!
Do you know someone who is absolutely passionate about their work? We all probably know at least one- the sparkly, energetic professional...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Mar 24, 20131 min read
Winter’s Last Hurrah, and Thanks!
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 24, 20121 min read
Seasons Greetings from All of Us to All of You!
As we near the end of 2012, we’d like to take a moment to thank the many people who have made it possible for us to help at-risk and...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 15, 20122 min read
…And to All a Great Night!
Last night, the Rescue celebrated our first Silent Night at White Bird. We opened our doors, rolled out the red carpet and invited...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Apr 6, 20101 min read
Spring Forward
Our new sign is finally up and in place, with a bed around it and sporting an array of bushes, trees and spring flowers. Spring has very...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Mar 31, 20101 min read
From our Clearinghouse
Description of Jeb: 16 hand leopard Appaloosa, approximately 21-25 years old. Former dressage champion. Blind, but very sweet. Needs a...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 22, 20091 min read
Fun in the Snow
The White Bird horses have been enjoying the sun, the crisp air and the snow. For all their arthritic joints, old injuries, and for some...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 9, 20091 min read
Our New Sign
Thanks to the creativeness of Heidi Powers we now have a brand new sign showing off our new logo. Heidi is a budding new illustrator and...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Oct 20, 20091 min read
Charlotte Crossing Visits White Bird
On October 12, White Bird was visited by the residents and staff of Charlotte Crossing, a psychosocial rehabilitation center in Charlotte...
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