“Allowing McConnell to return is a disgrace that has given both the Celebration and Governor Bill Lee, who attended the event on Saturday night, another black eye.” (more…)
Candace Wade has long followed the legislation surrounding of Big Lick Tennessee Walking Horses and their fates once their show careers are over. Today she offers this interview with Horse Plus Humane Society founder Tawnee Preisner and her son Justin. (more…)
Animal Wellness Action and others advocate for compromise effort that can secure meaningful reforms in the American show horse world. (more…)
The results of the Detecting Soreness in Horses Consensus Study Report are in. Candace Wade weighs in on the ramifications of this report for Tennessee Walking Horses and the PAST Act. (more…)
The controversial amended PAST Act is raising questions among many of the original bill’s supporters, including Priscilla Presley. (more…)
Clant Seay offers his support for the amended U.S. Senator Joseph Tydings Memorial PAST Act. (more…)
Marty Irby of Animal Wellness Action reminds us of the importance of getting the PAST Act on the floor of the Senate for a vote.
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Marty Irby of Animal Wellness Action issues a call to action to get legislation that would end the abusive practice of soring Tennessee Walking Horses for good passed in the Senate.
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Tennessee Senator responds to inquiries about the PAST Act — and the response is less than satisfactory.
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The Nashville Metro Council shows its support for the PAST Act — on record.
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In an historic vote, the House passes a bill to make horse “soring” a thing of the PAST.
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In the second article in her series, Candace Wade looks at two more rescues: Philippe, a Belgian, and Dane, another ex-Big Lick Tennessee Walking Horse.
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In the first article of her series, Candace Wade offers a heart-wrenching look at the aftermath of the Big Lick industry on the horses it affects.
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False economic impact claims from Sen. Alexander and supported by Sen. Blackburn regarding the Big Lick Tennessee Walking Horses. (more…)
Candace Wade offers clarification on her article on why protestors are present at the Spring Jubilee Tennessee Walking Horse Show.
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The view from the Spring Jubilee Tennessee Walking Horse Show.
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