Pebbles: Our Celebrated Blind Girl
A constant feature of the rescue since we came to Southside, Virginia has been our blind mare Pebbles. A great favorite with volunteers...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 16, 20164 min read
“…so that they may live the remainder of their lives in safety and dignity.”
This statement is the last line of our Mission Statement and it underpins our whole philosophy toward equine rescue. When we founded...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 13, 20162 min read
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
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
Jun 9, 20152 min read
Goodbye Old Friend – Mr. B d. June9th. 2015
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...
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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
Jul 31, 20143 min read
International Award for White Bird
We are and pleased and humbled to announce that White Bird has been awarded the GFAS 2014 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence for...
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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
Apr 16, 20142 min read
Homes Urgently Needed – Culpeper, VA
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...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 20, 20131 min read
In Memoriam – Sage
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...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Sep 15, 20131 min read
Adieu and Hello
Dutch has a forever home – yay! Thank you Sarah for providing him with the opportunity to live out his days with an understanding rider...
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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
Jun 25, 20131 min read
Urgent – Rescuer Needs Help
A dedicated northern Virginia rescuer must close her doors, due to a zoning conflict. This really stinks because we know this rescue well...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 15, 20131 min read
Short on Time – Please Help
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...
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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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