White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueSep 8, 20161 minPebbles: Our Celebrated Blind GirlA 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 RescueJun 16, 20164 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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueJun 14, 20162 minOreo Old Codger Extreme b. c 1966Yesterday afternoon we helped another of our old codgers across the rainbow bridge. Oreo, a Welsh pony, was one of the stalwarts of the...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueJan 19, 20161 minLongwood MLK Day ChallengeThe 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 RescueJan 5, 20162 minRIP Thunderbolt 1982 – 2015Whenever 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 RescueNov 23, 20151 minTri-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 RescueAug 27, 20152 minMona born c. 1980 d. August 25th 2015Mona 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 RescueJun 10, 20152 minGoodbye Old Friend – Mr. B d. June9th. 2015Late 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 RescueMar 26, 20153 minDaisy’s SurpriseWe 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 RescueOct 12, 20141 minWe Love our Volunteers #365A big shout out for new volunteers Dave and Donna from Long Island, NY (and now Virginians) a classic NY pairing of Irish and Italian,...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse RescueAug 1, 20143 minInternational Award for White BirdWe 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 RescueMay 2, 20142 minBear: ca 1969 – May 2nd 2014It 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 RescueApr 17, 20142 minHomes Urgently Needed – Culpeper, VAWe 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 RescueNov 20, 20131 minIn Memoriam – SageThe 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 RescueSep 16, 20131 minAdieu and HelloDutch 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 RescueJul 21, 20131 minA Visit from the Homes for Horses CoalitionIt’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 RescueJul 6, 20132 minSenior 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 RescueJun 26, 20131 minUrgent – Rescuer Needs HelpA 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 RescueMay 16, 20131 minShort on Time – Please HelpRESCUE 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 RescueMar 25, 20131 minWinter’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...