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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


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


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


…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


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


News of the Week
Yes, that’s kind of a pun, since the big news this week was the fact that the wonderful folks at the Times-Dispatch came out to visit...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 3, 20122 min read


Not Just Horses
This past year, we have noticed a sudden increase in our resident mouse population. We’re not sure why. could be the recent drought,...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Apr 25, 20123 min read


Berry, nice to meet you.
Berry arrived at her foster home yesterday, greeted by the White Bird Welcoming Committee, made up of new foster mom Hope, Kate, Allison,...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 29, 20121 min read


It’s Official!
White Bird has been Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Actually, this happened on December 15, but we were waiting...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 25, 20121 min read


Donations and Challenge
We carried out a mail-out exercise in 2009 and we are aware that some donors are still using the Box Number that came on those envelopes....
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Feb 15, 20111 min read


Shelter Challenge
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! White Bird finished with a very respectable 546 overall and 12th in VA. Thank you everyone who...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Dec 20, 20101 min read


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


Blind Faith
Earlier this year, an ancient Appaloosa pony found himself, along with many other unfortunate horses, in a auction house in Montana....
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Oct 23, 20102 min read


More Volunteers
After three weeks at the Rescue, Blitzen is starting to fill out. His initial weight, recorded by the attending vet on April 4th, was 720...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 1, 20101 min read


Clearinghouse
Like most rescues we have a full house, and turning away legitimate requests to take horses is one of our most painful duties. But...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Apr 2, 20101 min read


From our Clearinghouse
Description of Jeb: 16 hand leopard Appaloosa, approximately 21-25 years old. Former dressage champion. Blind, but very sweet. Needs a...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Apr 1, 20101 min read


Welcome Hera!
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the White Bird family. Hera was abandoned at a farm by her owner and the recipient was...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jul 29, 20091 min read
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