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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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    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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    RIP Star b. 1985 d. 11th December 2015
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Dec 11, 2015
    • 1 min

    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...
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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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    Homes Urgently Needed – Culpeper, VA
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Apr 17, 2014
    • 2 min

    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...
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    Spanky Needs a Home
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Oct 4, 2013
    • 1 min

    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...
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    Adieu and Hello
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Sep 16, 2013
    • 1 min

    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...
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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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    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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    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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    White Bird Featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jun 17, 2012
    • 1 min

    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...
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    Sunrise
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • May 11, 2012
    • 1 min

    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...
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    Chance and Tilly Return
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Dec 2, 2010
    • 2 min

    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...
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    Why we limit intake
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Nov 4, 2010
    • 2 min

    Why we limit intake

    With the ever increasing pressures on families in these difficult economic times, there are correspondingly large numbers of horses...
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