Stop the Torture - Horse Shelter Heroes S3E37

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  • Tawnee and Jason, along with other members of Horse Plus staff, travel to a Big Lick show in Mississippi to protest the inherent abuse and cruelty of the Big Lick show. At the shelter Dr Lydia and the vet team are busy taking care of the animals, there's an adoption, meet an employee, there's a lot going on in this episode and you won't want to miss a minute!
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ความคิดเห็น • 543

  • @lesleycooper6523
    @lesleycooper6523 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    How is that even legal!! Shame on you USA! This cruelty needs to be banned with immediate effect!! Shocking!!

    • @lisawilson3360
      @lisawilson3360 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree there animal abuse laws that need to be used in these circumstances. These people are not just about money they don't care about the cruelty to they have to perpetrate to these animals to get notoriety or money. It is sickening it is beyond belief that people are still doing this crap to them. My condolences to the horses that they trash sons of Bs

    • @mentallyinsane445
      @mentallyinsane445 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@lisawilson3360 The HPA of 1970 is a law. It prohibits the showing, sale, exhibition, transportation or auction of sored horses. With today's USDA inspections, 95% of horses who enter padded performance rings are compliant with the law. The pads and chains are as well proven to cause no harm.

    • @sfenn73
      @sfenn73 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      American people hate this.

    • @kimsutherland977
      @kimsutherland977 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@mentallyinsane445explai s
      So you're admitting 5% are sore? That's 5% too many

    • @mentallyinsane445
      @mentallyinsane445 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kimsutherland977 Actually 98% since 2021. And 98% doesn't always mean 2% are sored. Could even be the horses with shampoo on their legs. Inspections are no joke.

  • @marystanek7553
    @marystanek7553 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I noted during the biglick arena that the riders do not look natural either. They appear to be sliding off the back end of the horse. This does not look like a comfortable ride to me. The whole concept of biglick is senseless to say the least. Why not wear their fancy riding clothes and saddles and gear and showoff their beautifully groomed and trained horses in their natural gait?

    • @8QueenArt8
      @8QueenArt8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      EXACTLY

    • @LM4eva1A
      @LM4eva1A 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No you are very right. They always did when i was a kid, but looking at them as an adult it does not today it''s a very rough ride. Very, very sad. Hard to watch actually I,d equivocate it to making a woman wear high heals with open blisters or cracked feet. Make a man do this(i mean wear high heals (very high heals with a chain on his foot a sore under it, and I bet this practice would quickly be abolished.

  • @scrappyquilter102
    @scrappyquilter102 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Big Lick torture of horses is so repugnant. Ugly. You all had great courage to be there. Thank you.

  • @thomasmleahy6218
    @thomasmleahy6218 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It doesn't need to stop, it has to stop, it must stop.

  • @sunnyseacat6857
    @sunnyseacat6857 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Kudos for exposing the Big Lick. It is sickening and utterly horrifying what is done to horses to achieve that extremely unnatural walk. Prayers to the Horse Plus staff and everyone who rescues and rehabilitates animals everywhere.

    • @mentallyinsane445
      @mentallyinsane445 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There's no "exposing" Big Lick anymore. Been highly illegal since 1970. No horse will pass inspections before shows.

  • @nogames8982
    @nogames8982 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So many things about the big lick is disturbing. It absolutely amazes me how they aren't even trying to hide the abuse. It is out there blatantly. Sometimes you have to look for the abuse that's happening but you don't even have to. try it with these people. I agree the money is the problem. These people have more money than cents. And they don't want to lose any of that money.

  • @jarmac7420
    @jarmac7420 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Shame, shame, shame on those people. It needs to stop.

  • @cecileomnes586
    @cecileomnes586 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I saw they are doing similar to big lick to arabian horses now... not as much, but still adding some weight on their hooves for a "prettier walk"
    same for draft horse and their square feet. it's ridiculous, it's torture juste to please some human taste of "beauty"... Horses are naturally beautiful, they don't need humans to torture them to make them "better" !
    Good job, and thank you for all you are doing for them

  • @moccasinlanding
    @moccasinlanding ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Watching Whinny give her confidence so slowly and Cory's patience is a thing of beauty. Heart warming footage!

    • @kristiwetsel9531
      @kristiwetsel9531 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She is one smart beautiful gal 😍 she was taking it all in !

    • @Carole2Kittens
      @Carole2Kittens ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I couldn't agree with you more! He is a savvy and gentle true 👍❤ horsemen. Winney is a sweetie and deserve the patience and respect of trainer like Kory.

    • @juliamclane8319
      @juliamclane8319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “Watching Whinny give her confidence so slowly and Cory’s patience is a thing
      of beauty.”
      Question Did you mean gain her confidence

    • @user-ee9yd5we9q
      @user-ee9yd5we9q 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      16:49

  • @irenecheasman4445
    @irenecheasman4445 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think the big lick should be band for good its abuse

  • @janw491
    @janw491 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Way to go with the protest.I’ve never seen such legal cruelty being paraded so “ proudly” these people are disgusting. The horses have a gorgeous natural gait it’s a horror show.
    Keep up the good work.
    I’m feeling nauseous just watching. Even the tails are mutilated..

    • @sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492
      @sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Me too! Makes me wonder what else these people are capable of!!

    • @carolinechew9155
      @carolinechew9155 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thankyou. . . I am standing here beside you with your sentiment Exactly.
      I’m so glad you care as well.
      C--

    • @archangel807
      @archangel807 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I read it is now ILLEGAL but is not being policed....

    • @MerelvandenHurk
      @MerelvandenHurk ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Them actually raising money to protect their "right" to inflict that cruelty is what gets me... sickens me to my core that they'd take active steps to keep abusing animals.

    • @kathleenmann7311
      @kathleenmann7311 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Horse people have been protesting against this for at least 50yrs

  • @christyt3949
    @christyt3949 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    No need to look at their feet. Seeing the pain in those big lick horses' eyes tells you all you need to know.

  • @geminidream4347
    @geminidream4347 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    To be perfectly honest, I have no idea how this torture even got started. There is absolutely nothing awe inspiring, heart stopping beauty in this picture that should be a work of art!!! The Walker with a natural gate IS awe inspiring, heart stopping beauty work of art to see!!! Something you could stand and watch for hours and still not get enough of.
    It is a disgrace and blatant disrespect of their breed to be seen like this!! Wobbling about like they had one to many at the barn before coming in the ring!
    Walkers don't wobble, that was why they were in such demand and after having ridden one myself for two hours, I understand this. As I was told, it will be like sitting in your favorite armchair. That was NOT a lie, I did not have a bruised behind the next day as did the others riding different breeds.

  • @donnac.1609
    @donnac.1609 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Wonder if local newspapers would do an interview with video of a rescued Walker that can show the aftermath of a show career! So many people are never face to face with the horse after the damage has been done; they only see the " pretty show horses"! An actual exhibition at a fairgrounds? or private facility might be a good idea!?

    • @christinestanding
      @christinestanding ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Good idea!

    • @contrarymargemarge9538
      @contrarymargemarge9538 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yes a Tennessee Walking horse adoption show would be a worthy cause! Certainly Gens Ice Glimmer isn't the only horse cruelly cast off after his hoofs became to scarred to hide from supposed inspectors at shows!

    • @VK-qe7if
      @VK-qe7if ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think most people are just too ignorant to see that this is abuse of a horse. But as the saying goes "ignorance is bliss " which is very sad.

    • @jacquelinekemp4897
      @jacquelinekemp4897 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My lesson horse as a kid was a TWH. He was like a big dog, so friendly and careful around little me. So trusted that I was allowed to hang out with him alone while my sister rode.

    • @contrarymargemarge9538
      @contrarymargemarge9538 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jacquelinekemp4897 As a child rode and groomed my Aunts Tennessee Walking horse that was a kind gentle giant with kids especially! This is why they are easily terrified into accepting Big Lick abuse! Tennessee Walking Horses should be show cased as the Family Horse great for all riders not turned into terrified agitated nervous bundles of heightened anxiety Show Horses become because of mistreatment! The rebranding of Tennessee Walking Horses after Big Lick ends can be presenting them as the Golden Retrievers of Horses that make exceptional Family pets because of thier natural sweet dispositions! The two TWH I experienced were peaches and so loving! Big hearted horses!

  • @sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492
    @sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The lady that started smiling and petting her horse when she saw that they were filming, made me I’ll!! You don’t have to wonder if the horses like it, just look at their faces and eyes! That says it all!!!!!

  • @barryandjackypowell8239
    @barryandjackypowell8239 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yesterday I watched the Dateline video on TH-cam "Walk of Shame" which said that the US Department of Agriculture was now checking all Big Lick shows for any evidence of the abusive Big Lick practices relating to chains, stacks or the use of chemical products to achieve the exaggerated walk of the Bg Lick horse trainers. I hope this is genuinely the case as it would be a major step in achieving a halt to this torture.

  • @VK-qe7if
    @VK-qe7if ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'm in the UK 🇬🇧 and thankfully we don't have "Big Lick" and I had never heard of it or seen it until you highlighted the cruelty and abuse that goes on a while ago. I think it's sickening to see the horses being made to move with a totally unnatural gait, and it must be stopped. Is there a petition to sign for us in countries other than the US to help support you in getting it stopped? . Thanks to all of you for your compassion, dedication, and kindness in saving horses, Donkeys, and Mules in these terrible auctions from a hellish journey and a barbaric final end . 🐴🙏

  • @ann-mareefellows4391
    @ann-mareefellows4391 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Can't even imagine how much strength it takes to go to a big lick event in your position. Your courage is hard to fathom really...ty so much for the work that u do!

  • @philippamediwake1235
    @philippamediwake1235 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So glad that you’re lobbying against the ‘Big Lick’. It’s heartbreaking to watch those poor abused horses run into the ground. Pray that bringing awareness to the general public, it will end sometime in the near future. Money is the root cause of evil as we know!

  • @bridgetbertrand9101
    @bridgetbertrand9101 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I used to have a Tennessee Walker but I just rode him normally and he was a very loved horse😊

  • @sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492
    @sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank y’all so much for what you do for all horses!!!!! And mules and donkeys!!!! Big lick should have never been allowed! I don’t understand why it’s not considered animal abuse?????????? If I ever get an extra dollar it will come to you!

  • @eyesup9542
    @eyesup9542 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Had to fast forward through the big lick…saw it once on your channel and it’s burned into my brain. Makes me sick to my stomach. Thanks for your efforts to stop this horrific treatment of these majestic animals ♥️

  • @nevaehwilson6062
    @nevaehwilson6062 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The Big Lick is the start so thank you for that. There are many other things done to horses, so thank you for a start in your crusade. We will support you in this fully. Good Job Guys!!!

  • @promisedjubileedaniels
    @promisedjubileedaniels ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, Whinny is GORGEOUS.

  • @deanndrakeppler
    @deanndrakeppler ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This vet is so precious

  • @karenatha7890
    @karenatha7890 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Big Lick is disgusting! Thanks for raising awareness.

  • @darlenewillbrandt1628
    @darlenewillbrandt1628 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was in a nationwide restaurant chain, and an old picture of a high step horse was on the wall across from my table. I told the waitress about the abuse and showed her the utube video. She sent the manager to talk to me. I didn't get to far, but she said she would report my concerns . She did take the utube info.

  • @rosesrred1965
    @rosesrred1965 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I feel sick every time I see big lick, how on earth does this carry on, u guys are awesome, I'd come and work for you any time if I could, live to far away , love u guys 👦❤️♥️

  • @jaynegalloway6232
    @jaynegalloway6232 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How can this big lick be legal? From the creepy organ music, the horrendous torture and the overly large riders. It’s vile!

  • @user-jk9fg3xw7g
    @user-jk9fg3xw7g 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are you doing what people do for the dogs that get their ears and tails cut. Keep up the good work.

  • @atherisGAY
    @atherisGAY ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Wonderful episode, Kory, Dr Lydia, Jenna and the whole vet team as always were a pleasure to watch. The gentleman who adopted so many horses of you to give them a forever home, purpose and training has a big heart. ♥️ Thank you for sharing.

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Incredible staff working together in support of animals. Can’t ask for more.🐴
    The walking show is sickening. It must stop.

  • @davec.486
    @davec.486 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thank you for all you do for the horses and for being their voice against the Big lick.

  • @MonaLisa-mx8gy
    @MonaLisa-mx8gy ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for speaking out for these poor big lick horses. Why are people so cruel??

  • @sherrysimpson4966
    @sherrysimpson4966 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Tawnee i love that you support other horse rescue organizations. Bless you for all that you do.💙

  • @Groundedsquirrel
    @Groundedsquirrel ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for protesting the big lick.

  • @dreamtoreality9892
    @dreamtoreality9892 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Oh wow she is a mustang. 😂 It looks like she wanted to fall asleep. Winni the winner . Beautiful lady.

  • @jofarwell9744
    @jofarwell9744 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Great episode that covered a wide range of information! Kudos to the wonderful young 'hand' taking care of feeding and farm work. What a blessing and asset to your crew! As always the lovely vet showing kindness for her animal patients who she calms and respects and then makes friends with gentleness and joyfulness that is inspirational. She has a fabulous job and love of life! Also, a shout out to your tech team! How wonderful to share with another rescue group! Donations are wonderful but if they expire they are useless, so sharing is the best caring! Thanks Corey for a slice of training. Your understanding and wisdom is beyond your years! True giftedness! Also, thanks for your voice against 'big lick' and HP's calling out the abuse! Unfortunately those Big Lick participants/owners/breeders have invested a lot of money in an abusive form of horse 'slavery'. Keep up the pressure HP and focus on the next generation to change their mind set through education! Your weekly post HP is the highlight of my week! Keep up the great work as you change the horse world!

    • @fairygodmomma2313
      @fairygodmomma2313 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Amazing commentary!!! Thank you!!!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @TrineMoller
    @TrineMoller ปีที่แล้ว +8

    People should treat their horses as they treat their children.

  • @user-ky5rk3up9e
    @user-ky5rk3up9e 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Showing big lick horses is torture and is so wrong. Education is the key to stop this practice. I’m glad you are standing up for these poor, abused horses. God bless.

  • @davewhitman8837
    @davewhitman8837 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow that’s disgusting to see horses having to walk like that. It’s downright cruel. What can be done to stop that abuse?

  • @LM4eva1A
    @LM4eva1A 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you so much for explaining to me what was going on. I always thought The Tennessee Walking horse gait was natural. This explains so much to me. I despise this now as much as I despise the docking of a dogs tail and ears or the declawing of a cat. None of the forgoing should ever be done. All are a type of torture in their own way.

  • @sarahross9336
    @sarahross9336 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The riders need to feel the pane of what these poor hoples horses go through

  • @lisajones3932
    @lisajones3932 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't believe this abuse is allowed!! Anybody with any sense at all can just watch these beautiful horses and see what pain they are in.

  • @littlewiseowl4405
    @littlewiseowl4405 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    SALT Act: HR5441. Chad Williams Stable prosecuted & suspended.

    • @dianereid-frost6799
      @dianereid-frost6799 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm delighted this has happened but may I have more information please?

    • @littlewiseowl4405
      @littlewiseowl4405 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@dianereid-frost6799 go to the USDA animal welfare website. The link gers auto deleted by youtube. I posted it 2x & both gone... Here it is without the dots: aphis usda gov Then animal welfare. They post show inspections results, prosecutions, & violations for KY & TN. They also have the complaint form to report abuse you see, so they can investigate.

    • @dianereid-frost6799
      @dianereid-frost6799 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@littlewiseowl4405 thank you! This horrible cruelty has got to be stopped!!!

  • @Sea-cucumber1151
    @Sea-cucumber1151 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That little white pony, looks like he had curly fur, so cute!

  • @kaiminaao240
    @kaiminaao240 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dr.
    Lydia, I love it so much how you talk and greet every horse.
    You are such a loving and competent Vet!!!
    But of course Jenna you are a very sweet soul with horses too.
    So love you all" Such great job.
    Blessings to all of you and greetings from Germany

  • @RobinTaylorLandry
    @RobinTaylorLandry 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Even the outfits the riders wear look like a malevolent character out of a cartoon.

  • @CC-xk6cp
    @CC-xk6cp ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hi again
    Heartfelt thx for your continual protesting of Big Lick. Cruel and disgusting abuse that are but captive prisoners. This will eventually get banned but in the meantime no backing off any pressures against it can happen.
    Wonderful vet care shown here and your new bldgs are put to good use. Thx as always for all the rehab and care you give the horses so they can have another chance at life...

  • @michellecaudle9413
    @michellecaudle9413 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whinny is a beautiful mustang, glad she’s in a good place

  • @catrinamarie3831
    @catrinamarie3831 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    we should call these horses the broken horses, they are not only psysicaly broken, but mentally broken as well

  • @denisecaster1251
    @denisecaster1251 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I have seen Priscilla Presley talk about the Big Lick and how disgusting it is and she is helping to stop it. Hope it helps with big names….

  • @NaunetteMartin
    @NaunetteMartin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys are doing a great job for the horse 🐎 Nanette

  • @LM4eva1A
    @LM4eva1A 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That horse you were working with in the round pen was very inteligent you can see it. Such a beautiful horse. Sweet Winnie. :)

  • @lucyj7688
    @lucyj7688 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thats so cruel & totally uncalled for!!!😢🐎🐎🐎🇦🇺

  • @asrotties
    @asrotties ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish everyone who was against this could show up and protest this. It would be hard for anyone to even get to the show and maybe they would just give up. We can hope. It is horrific that Tennessee still allows such blatant animal abuse with the Big Lick. Promote flat shod horse shows. They are such beautiful horses how they are.

  • @SomaticWise
    @SomaticWise ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gosh, in watching the Tennessee Walkers do this artificially enforced gait-you can really see why so many of them go into your shelter with back end problems. Watching their rear ends strain under this needless load, is making me cringe. I don’t think I’d actually seen them performing before. Thank you so much for the work that you do in the world, to save and protect horses from abuse.

  • @skidaddle32
    @skidaddle32 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Kudos for having the courage to show up and confront these perverse big lick people. It infuriates me that it is so difficult to come up with legislation to stop this cruelty. I’m amazed that larger, broader, organizations like the ASPCA doesn’t have more clout to influence the change that is needed to stop this madness NOW! The fact the promoters use that stupid ‘carnival’ music during these shows makes it especially perverted. Big Lick is Cruelty in Motion.

    • @jennifersawyer8207
      @jennifersawyer8207 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many politicians are completely apathetic to this. Example: in ~ 2018 Trump had the bill directly Infront of him to sign on, making this illegal!! He passed on it!!!!!I guess he felt it beneath him to bother with it.😡

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So sad to see rich monster getting their rise and kicked out of abusing these sweet souls. They sit on them and ride them this is so cruel and wrong. Thank you for all the hard work to shine a light on this horrible culture of abuse.

  • @robinfranklin7407
    @robinfranklin7407 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys are amazing. Thank you for the care and respect you show these babies. People suck. When will it end?

  • @moccasinlanding
    @moccasinlanding ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Disappointed it was not posted last night, but the episode was worth waiting for. So much information, dread the time the TN Walking part of the episode comes up. Years ago they had a TN Walker show in the Mobile indoor arena and I had no idea how they got the horses to walk/look that way. Now I know and I think of the years this has gone on, such a tragedy.

    • @fairygodmomma2313
      @fairygodmomma2313 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes people have watched and wondered how and why they walked like that. I believe it's been around WWII it started, old school now, actually in the 'olden' days it was not like that. Some kind of bloodthirsty infiltration.
      Hey I got YT banned for speaking out against big Lick & then something else, , very hard for people to connect to me now, but I wear those wounds with 💕 love.
      TRUTH shared lovingly is powerful💪.

  • @choppermorgan9946
    @choppermorgan9946 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I absolutely love Tennessee walking horses. I love the Big lick.
    Right now it's on like going to the walking show. Especially that Saturday night love from Indiana. U s a

  • @joniatoms9798
    @joniatoms9798 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So it’s possible that the disease had started after the vaccination: of course I have no idea, but it’s possible. Praying it’s not strangles. No clue on prognosis after symptoms are present with an easing lymph nodes 💞 Thank you for all you do!!!

    • @sunnyseacat6857
      @sunnyseacat6857 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dis-eases starting after "vaccinations" ... coincidence .... bingo!

  • @lspthrattan
    @lspthrattan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I once owned a big bold Walking Horse mare; she had beautiful natural feet. Her previous owner was an adamant proponent of using these horses with undamaged hooves, thank goodness. When I bought the mare, she was being retired from breeding, and was quite old but in excellent shape. And yes, with her healthy natural hooves she would step out big and bold, like she was made to do. No need for any of that abusive nonsense!

  • @kathybrant571
    @kathybrant571 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Thank you for bringing awareness to this. I'm not a horse person but as an animal lover and caregiver I can tell the horses are uncomfortable and in pain: the tenseness of all muscles and the tail seems to be more tense. This is not right and these people who grew up with this only need to widen their perspective to see it. Horses are incredible animals and the trend on emotional horsemanship is the right way to go. Keep up the great work!!👌👍🙏💞💞💞💞

    • @jennifersawyer8207
      @jennifersawyer8207 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Kathy Brant,
      -the tails are tense because one of the ligaments under the tail is cut.
      The tail is then placed in an artificial position as well😡

    • @kathybrant571
      @kathybrant571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jennifersawyer8207 that's terrible. Thank you for that. I see Arabian young horses with tails like that, is this why their tails are like that, too?

    • @sisswift8423
      @sisswift8423 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kathybrant571 If the Arabian horse has the right blood lines they naturally carry their tails up. However there are some Arabian breeders who wil use ginger or another caustic substance to "enhance" the carriage.
      Varian Arabians all have natural carriage. Some of the older TH-cam videos give Ms. Varians opinion on using caustic substances.

  • @patriciabrewer2817
    @patriciabrewer2817 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Although I really miss Dr. he was so fun to watch but I love the way dr. Lydia takes care of all the horses. You can really tell she loves her job, all the horses and she works so well with all the staff. Hopefully she will be the permanent vet.

    • @stardust949
      @stardust949 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She can't be---she's the main Vet at the Elephant Sanctuary too!!

    • @didntlistendad
      @didntlistendad ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Someone else has been hired. Woman’s name but can’t remember it.

    • @juliamclane8319
      @juliamclane8319 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@didntlistendad Dr Lydia will still come for the specialty cases and for auction intake.

    • @juliamclane8319
      @juliamclane8319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “You mean I really miss Dr. Scott he was so fun to watch” but,“I love the way Dr. Lydia takes care of the horses too.”
      “You can really tell she loves her job, all the horses and she works so well with all the staff.”

    • @juliamclane8319
      @juliamclane8319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      P.S. Dr. Scott still helps with at
      Auction intake it was only the last auction take he had something else going on (Post S.)

  • @francineherron1940
    @francineherron1940 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Winnie is coming along very nicely 😊. Thank you Jason and Tawny for revealing the truth about Big Lick...if I lived closer I would protest with you. ❤️

    • @malloryyoungblood9964
      @malloryyoungblood9964 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth my foot,these people are crocks just like clant seay

  • @maggiefreeman6513
    @maggiefreeman6513 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for your continued effort against the big lick abuse.

    • @malloryyoungblood9964
      @malloryyoungblood9964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You don't have any clue

    • @cattymajiv
      @cattymajiv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@malloryyoungblood9964 No. It's you who doesn't.

    • @malloryyoungblood9964
      @malloryyoungblood9964 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cattymajiv 🤣🤣🤣,so you support kill plus inhumane right?,the biggest crock of the horse rescue industry

  • @cherylg3199
    @cherylg3199 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved watching Kory with Whinny! He’s got a thing for the untrained ones and making them grow by learning. Thank you HPHS❤

  • @nikkirutland9814
    @nikkirutland9814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you hphs for continuing to highlight the torture that is "the big lick".. I can see that the attendance at the show was low, hopefully more and more people are beginning to see that this is not the way walking horses should look!!...fellow horse lovers pls also look into the so called "dancing horses of pakistan" , these horses suffer terribly to achieve this so called dance, I comment on the videos of this sickening animal abuse to hopefully raise awareness of their plight, pls do the same .....just type in dancing horses of pakistan and the vids will come up...damn it, why is there so much abuse to horses! 🐎

  • @The-ii5mj
    @The-ii5mj ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm glad Cody went along. I still remember that man (boy?) throwing a punch at the BigLick event ❤️ Good job guys✌️ 🐎

  • @Hanaconda_Aquaponics
    @Hanaconda_Aquaponics ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whinny is adorable.

  • @bethanyplummer9207
    @bethanyplummer9207 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Share this people show your feelings about this artificial gate. Show them natural. It's graceful elegant and pain free!!!!!

  • @emilypalmer1244
    @emilypalmer1244 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dr Lydia i love her so much

  • @victoriachatham4801
    @victoriachatham4801 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I cannot understand how anyone in their right mind can consider the Big Lick as anything other than diabolical abuse. Something else that strikes me is that many of the riders appear to be far too heavy for the babies they are riding.

    • @MerelvandenHurk
      @MerelvandenHurk ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely! It seems to be very common for overweight men and women to ride these horses. Walkers have a bit of a head bob of themselves but the way these big lick horses are bobbing their heads, the way they're covered in sweat, how wide their nostrils are flared, it just shows they're struggling so hard to keep going and so afraid to be hurt some more if they don't keep going.

    • @jennifersawyer8207
      @jennifersawyer8207 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, Phat, Psychopathic Phucks!!😡

  • @marysheehy4733
    @marysheehy4733 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This abuse has been going on for as long as I can remember. It is sickening!!!
    They are beautiful naturally.

  • @taft7877
    @taft7877 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish you'd make the Big Lick portion of this video a separate presentation so it could be shared on social media.

  • @emilywhittle1420
    @emilywhittle1420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That first horse, with the strangles (Possible) Does she have anyone interested in adopting her when she's healthy? She's so pretty and has such kind eyes, I'd love to be her forever home. She would be a pasture pet.

  • @renayeblack5906
    @renayeblack5906 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you so much Horse Shelter 🐎 Heroes, for being so kind and generous to the Chattanooga Rescue group. And, God bless you tremendously, for exposing the torture, Until the End of Big Lick! 🇺🇸🐴🇺🇸🐎

  • @noemiamador9208
    @noemiamador9208 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh I got sick! That's horrible abuse!!! 😢

  • @JudithBisson
    @JudithBisson ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The man who adopted Joey has a big heart, teddy bear. ❤
    Question, music is known to make animals happy. I’ve seen musicians play for cows, Elephants and wild deer. These animals love the music, from ragtime, classical, including modern songs.
    My question is Have you ever thought of placing speakers to entertain the horses? I’m sure they would love it. ❤😊

    • @kristiwetsel9531
      @kristiwetsel9531 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I always leave a radio on for mine if they're in , mine one loves it lol and head bops to his fav songs 😂

    • @humaneleaguelancPA
      @humaneleaguelancPA ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A local dairy farm pipes in music in my neck of the woods, Lancaster, PA

    • @juliamclane8319
      @juliamclane8319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kristiwetsel9531 If they’re mine and and one loves it.

    • @juliamclane8319
      @juliamclane8319 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      “The man who adopted Joey has a big heart, teddy bear.” ❤🧡💙💛💚

    • @caitlynharbidge3056
      @caitlynharbidge3056 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We always turn the radio on for the pets when we leave home, my mares favorite was Queen before she passed, hope she actually gets to meet Freddie now ❤️🥺 RIP Lady

  • @user-yp6zk3ew1q
    @user-yp6zk3ew1q ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whinny is gorgeous!!

  • @mountainsage02
    @mountainsage02 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your ongoing support in the fight against Big Lick.

  • @madduck2323
    @madduck2323 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m loving that boy @10:50!! ❤️🐎

  • @tinaa2437
    @tinaa2437 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dr Lydia I love watching you work you show so much love and kindness to the animals. Beauty and brains is a great combination.

  • @jessicaduncan9309
    @jessicaduncan9309 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in Alaska. When I was young, there was a strangles outbreak during the summer show season that shut the state, with a few horses caught in transit between barns. A handful of very kind owners of small, empty barns and sheds were able to provide emergency shelter. For A WHILE

  • @carolinechew9155
    @carolinechew9155 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My Love, and Strength, and Determination sent your way.
    You speak for the Horses,-- and you speak for ME.
    Thankyou Warriors.
    I always think of the Compassion Fatigue that we suffer.
    I Am Not a Victim of it (too stubborn even when it Crushes me),--
    YOU ARE WINNING this War against the Big Lick.
    You are Winning!!!
    Horrid that it is taking so long,-- but You are Winning!!!
    They are running Scared now!!!
    YOU have Scared Them.
    I am Sooo Proud to know you, and OF You.
    From my heart I wish you Every Possible Success in your Mission.
    I’ve got your backs here in Pennsylvania.
    Love you all.
    Serious XOXO’s from Caroline

  • @divadawn509
    @divadawn509 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hate to hear when you guys have to give the last act of kindness to these babies but I even more hate to hear about any animal suffering needlessly. I applaud the horse plus team for being dedicated to helping these animals. I also dedicate you all for consistently going to the Big Lick shows and exposing their practices. Many of the things you do could be quite dangerous but you do them anyway. I saw the episode where you were threatened at a Big Lick to turn the camera off as well as the episode where one of your employees got hit at an auction. Despite those dangers, you remain dedicated to these animals. Yours is an organization I am happy to support because YOU don't just tell people how they should treat animals, you lead by example and THAT'S an organization that needs to thrive!!

  • @ericknowlton8550
    @ericknowlton8550 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so sad!!
    These horses have a gorgeous gait! I personally don't see how it looks good!
    It's so sad...

  • @BB-co7kp
    @BB-co7kp ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What can people like us do who don’t live around big lick shows? Is there a number or congressman we can call or write? What can we do I’m all in!

  • @janetashton3718
    @janetashton3718 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I watch from uk Friday morning I don't move until I've watched you ,I've been checking all day glad to say 17.30 you are here .

    • @kathybmuir7270
      @kathybmuir7270 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Horrible to watch these big licks..omgosh..my heart goes out to them..the big clompy unnatural feet size and movement is horrific torture.

    • @littlewiseowl4405
      @littlewiseowl4405 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aphis.usda.gov animal welfare posts a list of BigLick show inspections TN & KY. Also a list of offenders & prosecutions. Report abuse you see on the animal welfare complaint form so USDA inspectors will follow up.

    • @fairygodmomma2313
      @fairygodmomma2313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@littlewiseowl4405 can you call the office next week and let them know? They may already, yet it wouldn't hurt to be sure.

  • @sharonnowlin2297
    @sharonnowlin2297 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Several times the State of VIRGINIA has tried to put through the Anti-Soring Laws, but they never have never passed ! SO SAD ! But the huge Horse Show that they have in Roanoke, VA does NOT have the Tennessee Walking Horse Classes any longer !! There are lots of Walking Horse Stables that have closed down in Tennessee, they say that they can't make the money to stay open, but there are still TOO MANY operating !! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, Guys !! 💞💖

  • @mrsmarsh6619
    @mrsmarsh6619 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I've never seen horses being made to move like that. Its disgusting

    • @atherisGAY
      @atherisGAY ปีที่แล้ว +11

      No horse leg should move like that.. pure pain reaction, it's so sad

    • @kimrutkoski4182
      @kimrutkoski4182 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Go find the video on you tube of a Philly getting stack for the first time. It will show you how the stacks and chains work (well as I understand they didn't one very important step a). I'm no expert. But you don't have to be one to see how it changes there posters completely. Then they add a very young very small girl on top of that. Just imagine if it waz a person much larger the her getting onto this extremely young horse for the fist. All that weight one this poor horse that's already forced to change how God created it to stand.

    • @michellecaudle9413
      @michellecaudle9413 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also these horses are breed to have a beautiful and unique gate, this is just pure torture for people

    • @jennifersawyer8207
      @jennifersawyer8207 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are absolutely correct!!
      It's been going on for a long time sadly

    • @Marshmallow-159
      @Marshmallow-159 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with you. No horse should have to be abused just so that someone can win in some stupid competition! I hate the big lick just from the videos that I have seen. Start supporting horse plus. To help stop horse slaughter and horse abuse.

  • @cattymajiv
    @cattymajiv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for speaking up for the horses who can't! I love you for it! ❤❤❤

  • @healinghorses8withrahansia942
    @healinghorses8withrahansia942 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Thank you!! for being a voice and showing up at the big Lick and revealing the abuse that goes on there. Its Terrible It needs to stop!

  • @lornax9346
    @lornax9346 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely disgusting treatment of beautiful animals, Animal Rights? Why aren't your government stopping this abuse? Unbelievable, those people causing all this should be prosecuted.

  • @angelamoseley889
    @angelamoseley889 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Y'all are doing a great thing for these horses. And keep supporting those other shelters the more the shelters the less the sufforing

  • @contrarymargemarge9538
    @contrarymargemarge9538 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you all for such hard work saving horse's and bringing awareness to just how terrible Big Lick showing is to beautiful Tennessee Walking Horses!

  • @fairygodmomma2313
    @fairygodmomma2313 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wonderful premiere!!! It was ALSO great to read the supportive loving comments in the live feed, God bless you ALL including the cool 'fans'!!!!!!
    Regarding that noise they consider music at the big lick, it feels like something out of a torture chamber. Ohhhhh.. it is!!!!!
    Love you ALL!!!
    Glorious paths you have chosen!
    😍Love you's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🧚

    • @didntlistendad
      @didntlistendad ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agree- that big lick music like slowed fairground music on the edge of off key is jarring. It takes the whole show into the realm of the grotesque. Which is where it belongs.

    • @fairygodmomma2313
      @fairygodmomma2313 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@didntlistendad truly

  • @sharonhayes9683
    @sharonhayes9683 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh my goodness this is absolutely terrible... im praying that the right people will hear and see and that these beautiful horses will get justice.. love watching your channel. Totally addicted to the love work that you do. From South Africa 🇿🇦