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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Sep 8, 20161 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 19, 20161 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 5, 20162 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 11, 20151 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 23, 20151 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Aug 27, 20152 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 10, 20152 min read
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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,...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Mar 26, 20153 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Aug 1, 20143 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 2, 20142 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Apr 17, 20142 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Apr 10, 20142 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 20, 20131 min read
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Spanky Needs a Home
This 11yo, 15hh Appy is in desperate need of a new home. He is a little skittish at first, but once he trusts you, he will follow you...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Oct 4, 20131 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Sep 16, 20131 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jul 21, 20131 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 26, 20131 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 16, 20131 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Mar 25, 20131 min read
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Welcome to our Valentine’s Day Edition of “Horses Seeking Relationships!”
Do you find yourself sighing over YouTube videos of people with their loving, equine BFF’s? Or, wistfully gazing at your back paddock...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Feb 9, 20133 min read
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