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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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“…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 Rescue
Jun 16, 20164 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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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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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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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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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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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 24, 20121 min read
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26 Acts of Kindness
Today, we at White Bird will join the nation in a moment of silence to honor the victims of the shootings at the Newtown Elementary...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 21, 20121 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 18, 20122 min read
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…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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 15, 20122 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jul 1, 20121 min read
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