The USDA has finalized the elimination of self-policing policies when it comes to soring. However, the management of the TWH National Celebration has filed a federal lawsuit to block the rule’s implementation. (more…)
DeAnn SloanContributor#BIG LICK, #PAST Act, #TWH, Op-edComments Off on Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Allows Convicted Horse Abuser Jackie McConnell to Return While Reform Efforts Continue to Fail
“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…)
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…)
“After he saw what a mixed up horse Revolution was, Larry considered not taking Revolution out of practicality. His wife, Christy, convinced Larry that there was something special in Revolution’s eye. She told me, ‘You could see his soul. He needed help.'” (more…)
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.
Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. Today, we recognize the HSUS and the HSLF, which are taking further steps to end soring in the TWH show world.
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.
Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to share some good news in the horse world: spotlighting an organization or individual doing good work, or developments that will improve life for horses.
Marty Irby of Animal Wellness Action details how close we finally are to passing legislation that would end the abusive practice of soring Tennessee Walking Horses for good — a practice that’s managed to survive for decades.
The Prevent All Soring Tactics, or PAST, Act was reintroduced yesterday in the House of Representatives, and if passed, would strengthen USDA regulations regarding the act of soring Tennessee Walking Horses for exaggerated gaits.
Candace Wade attended the February 3 clinic put on by the USDA and SHOW, a Tennessee Walking Horse organization, which was intended to help improve Horse Protection Act compliance. Here’s what she learned.
Candace Wade outlines a recent study on the effects of stacked shoes and chains in Tennessee Walking Horses and argues why the study’s conclusion may be misleading out of context.
Were you one of those horse people who started out with models? If so, this video featuring recent Breyer star Repeat the Beat might hit pretty close to home.
The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (or PAST Act) was reintroduced in Congress at the end of March. We’ve got the scoop on how this bill could crack down on soring in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry.
