It should come as no surprise that the people committed to torturing Tennessee Walking Horses are still at it. The money they are throwing at politicians to stop the PAST Act from being made into law is a strong indicator of their dedication to harm...
How in the world anyone could enjoy watching horses whose feet have been wounded to make them "step high"? Obviously there are people with a great deal of money who view this torture as entertainment. These horses are helpless - they cannot stop the torture...
This year's version PAST (Prevent All Soring Tactics) Act has been introduced into the House last Tuesday, July 28th, 2015. Strong opposition by Rep Marsha Blackburn and her supporters has, in the past, prevented the PAST Act from moving forward. Be sure to urge your...
From: The Tennessean By: Paul C Barton [caption id="attachment_31498" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo: Steven S. Harman / Tennessean[/caption]WASHINGTON – A study that many in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry cite as supporting their opposition to new federal anti-soring legislation came under severe criticism from the industry when...
From: Wayne Pacelle's Blog [caption id="attachment_28456" align="alignleft" width="270"] Chad Sisneros/The HSUSThe 'Big Lick' gait is induced by injuring the horses to make them step higher. [/caption]Today, the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act reached a new threshold of Congressional support. Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., became the...
Redemption is a theme that has gone out of favor in our culture. Yet, this is exactly what Dr. John C. Haffner, Marty Irby and Eric Gray are attempting to do. Seeking to bring about justice for a great wrong done to the Tennessee Walking...
The effort that the Big Lick crowd will go to in order to keep torturing horses makes ones head spin. This opinion piece addresses the fact that these horse torturers no longer can win big cash prizes. Yet, there are still competitions they can go...
Its good to seeing more well known names supporting the PAST Act! ~ HfH From: Humane Society of the United States Actress calls on Congress to pass the PAST Act, which would prevent the soring of Tennessee walking horses. Longtime animal advocate and star of ABC’s Mistresses, Alyssa...
Tennessee Republicans need to wake up and realize that the public will not forget who they chose as their bedfellows when it comes time to vote. The Big Lick is no longer acceptable since it can only be achieved through painful methods. Americans do not...
There have been too many confusing stories in the news about soring. Its really simple...