A constant feature of the rescue since we came to Southside, Virginia has been our blind mare Pebbles. A great favorite with volunteers...

This statement is the last line of our Mission Statement and it underpins our whole philosophy toward equine rescue. When we founded...

Yesterday afternoon we helped another of our old codgers across the rainbow bridge. Oreo, a Welsh pony, was one of the stalwarts of the...

The Rescue was a grateful recipient of volunteers from Longwood University’s Martin Luther King Jnr Day service challenge. Every year LU...

Whenever we are asked why we take in elder horses, when there are so many younger and “adoptable” horses needing rescuing, we point to...

We are pleased to announce that the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Sisters of the Longwood University Chapter have adopted White Bird as...

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...

Late yesterday evening we said goodbye to a highly popular, and much loved member of the White Bird family. Mr. Bowersox, or Mr. B to all...

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,...

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,...

We are and pleased and humbled to announce that White Bird has been awarded the GFAS 2014 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence for...

It is with the greatest of sadness that we had to help Bear across the rainbow bridge this afternoon. This indefatigable little Appaloosa...

We have the following urgent request from Tranquility Farm for the rehoming of four horses. Time is short to find them homes, so if you...

The sadness that goes along with the loss of a valued equine friend is immediate and lasting. While we never got to know Sage, his owner...

Dutch has a forever home – yay! Thank you Sarah for providing him with the opportunity to live out his days with an understanding rider...

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...

Do you know someone who is absolutely passionate about their work? We all probably know at least one- the sparkly, energetic professional...

A dedicated northern Virginia rescuer must close her doors, due to a zoning conflict. This really stinks because we know this rescue well...

RESCUE NEEDED! This Senior Appaloosa Stud has been signed over to the County by the owner. We need to find a rescue ASAP. If a reputable...

“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...