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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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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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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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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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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jul 6, 20132 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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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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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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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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White Bird Featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
A few weeks ago, we were interviewed by the good folks at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, who kindly provided us the opportunity to talk...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 17, 20121 min read
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Sunrise
Okay, the picture isn’t perfect but you can still see that this mare is a cutie patootie. “Sunrise” (Indian Sunrise) is a 14.2hh Appy...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 11, 20121 min read
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Chance and Tilly Return
One of the important clauses in our adoption contract is the stipulation that, should the unexpected happen and the adopter can no longer...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 2, 20102 min read
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Why we limit intake
With the ever increasing pressures on families in these difficult economic times, there are correspondingly large numbers of horses...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 4, 20102 min read
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