White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueSep 8, 20161 minPebbles: Our Celebrated Blind GirlA constant feature of the rescue since we came to Southside, Virginia has been our blind mare Pebbles. A great favorite with volunteers...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueJun 16, 20164 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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueJun 14, 20162 minOreo Old Codger Extreme b. c 1966Yesterday afternoon we helped another of our old codgers across the rainbow bridge. Oreo, a Welsh pony, was one of the stalwarts of the...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueJan 19, 20161 minLongwood MLK Day ChallengeThe Rescue was a grateful recipient of volunteers from Longwood University’s Martin Luther King Jnr Day service challenge. Every year LU...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueJan 5, 20162 minRIP Thunderbolt 1982 – 2015Whenever we are asked why we take in elder horses, when there are so many younger and “adoptable” horses needing rescuing, we point to...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueDec 11, 20151 minRIP Star b. 1985 d. 11th December 2015This morning we lost our shining Star. An Arab, he bore his various ailments with the stoicism of an Appaloosa, and his gentle nature...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueNov 23, 20151 minTri-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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueAug 27, 20152 minMona born c. 1980 d. August 25th 2015Mona crossed the rainbow bridge on Tuesday evening to be with her White Bird companion Mr. B. She didn’t show it, but she definitely...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueJun 10, 20152 minGoodbye Old Friend – Mr. B d. June9th. 2015Late 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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueMar 26, 20153 minDaisy’s SurpriseWe 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,...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueOct 12, 20141 minWe Love our Volunteers #365A big shout out for new volunteers Dave and Donna from Long Island, NY (and now Virginians) a classic NY pairing of Irish and Italian,...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueOct 1, 20141 min2014 Top Rated Award – Closes October 31stWant 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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueAug 1, 20143 minInternational Award for White BirdWe are and pleased and humbled to announce that White Bird has been awarded the GFAS 2014 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence for...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueMay 2, 20142 minBear: ca 1969 – May 2nd 2014It is with the greatest of sadness that we had to help Bear across the rainbow bridge this afternoon. This indefatigable little Appaloosa...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueApr 17, 20142 minHomes Urgently Needed – Culpeper, VAWe have the following urgent request from Tranquility Farm for the rehoming of four horses. Time is short to find them homes, so if you...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueApr 10, 20142 minHerd Dispersal in VA- Very Time SensitiveWe are seeking the assistance of good rescues and qualified homes to provide immediate assistance in the rehoming of a large group of...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueMar 27, 20141 minWhite Bird Horse ShowWhite Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue 1st Benefit Fun Horse Show April 26th 2014 Buckingham Equestrian Center Dillwyn, VA Enjoy a day out...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueMar 24, 20141 minJoe’s 10k RunPictured here are Ulysses, and his friend Joe Alcorn who is running in the Richmond, VA, Monument 10k run. Very adoptable if you want a...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueFeb 1, 20141 minThe Year of the HorseToday marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse, in the Chinese astrological calendar. The Chinese regard the spirit of the horse as...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueNov 28, 20131 minThanksgivingA very Happy Thanksgiving to all our family, volunteers, donors and supporters. We all have much to be thankful for. We are thankful for...