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    “…so that they may live the remainder of their lives in safety and dignity.”
    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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    Longwood MLK Day Challenge
    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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    RIP Thunderbolt 1982 – 2015
    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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    Tri-Sigma Sorority Adopts White Bird!
    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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    Mona born c. 1980 d. August 25th 2015
    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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    Daisy’s Surprise
    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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    2014 Top Rated Award – Closes October 31st
    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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    International Award for White Bird
    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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    Bear: ca 1969 – May 2nd 2014
    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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    Herd Dispersal in VA- Very Time Sensitive
    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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    In Memoriam – Sage
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Nov 20, 2013
    • 1 min

    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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    A Visit from the Homes for Horses Coalition
    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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    Senior Horse Shout Out!
    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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    Urgent – Rescuer Needs Help
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jun 26, 2013
    • 1 min

    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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    Short on Time – Please Help
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • May 16, 2013
    • 1 min

    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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    Winter’s Last Hurrah, and Thanks!
    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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    Welcome to our Valentine’s Day Edition of “Horses Seeking Relationships!”
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Feb 9, 2013
    • 3 min

    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...
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    Seasons Greetings from All of Us to All of You!
    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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    Professional Guy ISO Second Career
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Dec 18, 2012
    • 2 min

    Professional Guy ISO Second Career

    Dutch is a 26yo, 16hh Chestnut Thoroughbred with tons of trail and show experience. A retired show jumper, hunter and fox hunter he is...
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    Immediate Home Needed - Run Jane
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jul 1, 2012
    • 1 min

    Immediate Home Needed - Run Jane

    “Run Jane” needs a safe place to land- and quickly. This 4 year old racehorse suffered an injury to her knee that will prevent her from...
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