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, 2016
- 1 min
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, 2016
- 2 min
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, 2015
- 1 min
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, 2015
- 1 min
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 27, 2015
- 2 min
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 26, 2015
- 3 min
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 12, 2014
- 1 min
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 2, 2014
- 2 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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 21, 2013
- 1 min
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 6, 2013
- 2 min
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 25, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2012
- 1 min
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, 2012
- 2 min
…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 7, 2010
- 1 min
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
- Apr 1, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2009
- 1 min
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, 2009
- 1 min
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 21, 2009
- 1 min
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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