Herd Around the Barn
All Horses Deserve A Home: Rescue Stories from Jorg and Tom Mayfield of White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
“We want people to learn how much horses have to teach and to give.” In this heartwarming new episode, Kathy speaks to Jorg Huckabee-Mayfield and Tom Mayfield, the co-founders of White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue in Burkeville, Virginia. They discuss:
- How Jorg and Tom’s work as volunteer transporters for dogs ultimately led to their establishment of a horse rescue
- The troubled history of the Appaloosa horse, their remarkable personalities, and the unfortunate health conditions unique to the breed
- Other horses’ roles in helping blind horses thrive
- Jorg’s two books, I Am Mr. Bowersox and Big Belle, both inspired by real horses at their sanctuary
- Exciting new projects for Jorg and Tom as their sanctuary approaches its 20th anniversary
Be sure to follow White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue on Facebook!
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- Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings
- Website: CASanctuary.org
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