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, 2016
- 4 min
“…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 14, 2016
- 2 min
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
- Jun 10, 2015
- 2 min
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 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
- Oct 1, 2014
- 1 min
2014 Top Rated Award – Closes October 31st
Want to help the White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue get more donations? If you nominate us for a 2014 Top-Rated Award you could help us...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
- Aug 1, 2014
- 3 min
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 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
- Apr 17, 2014
- 2 min
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
- Apr 10, 2014
- 2 min
Herd Dispersal in VA- Very Time Sensitive
We are seeking the assistance of good rescues and qualified homes to provide immediate assistance in the rehoming of a large group of...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
- Mar 27, 2014
- 1 min
White Bird Horse Show
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue 1st Benefit Fun Horse Show April 26th 2014 Buckingham Equestrian Center Dillwyn, VA Enjoy a day out...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
- Mar 24, 2014
- 1 min
Joe’s 10k Run
Pictured here are Ulysses, and his friend Joe Alcorn who is running in the Richmond, VA, Monument 10k run. Very adoptable if you want a...
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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
- Feb 1, 2014
- 1 min
The Year of the Horse
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse, in the Chinese astrological calendar. The Chinese regard the spirit of the horse as...
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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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