🐥John here! I've made a couple of chicken scratches during my editing on this episode; Jethro wasn't adopted, it was Sundance. Harvey and Silhouette were misspelled. Thanks for your understanding and continuous support! 🐔

The lady rider who struck two of you with her riding crop, should be arrested for assault and battery! Totally uncalled for! God Bless. - ACD

@suzannejohnson9109

Ай бұрын

The thing is the rider was holding her crop on the wrong side meaning she intentionally intended to wack someone with the whip.

@2bluehorizons4

8 күн бұрын

She's no LADY!

I am shocked the big lick is even a thing, it looks appalling for the horses!! How are the owners not charged with animal cruelty?!

@sandyverwys770

Ай бұрын

Exactly! Sadly, money talks. That's why

Hoping Big Lick has dug it’s own grave and will be banned/forbidden forever. Admiring your work, love and devotion from the Netherlands. 🇳🇱🌷

I cannot believe that , big Lick, is even around, when people get charged animal abuse for less. needless to say, it is gut wrenching to see. Gods Speed in a postive outcome

@jodymaley3674

Ай бұрын

Sadly, a portion still persists. 90% of the gaited horses are sound and shown much more naturally then the pads and chains idiots

@nickygentle9246

Ай бұрын

Makes me sick to my stomach. How is it over???

@janethompson2305

Ай бұрын

​@@nickygentle9246 I'm glad Washington is putting a stop to this. Hopefully, those fools who abuse the horses don't fight to stay in. The nerve to whip Tawny & her employee in the face.!! I did see that.!! That one rider rode the horse right up along the wall & she whipped Tawny. I want justice for that abuse.!!

@nickygentle9246

Ай бұрын

@@janethompson2305 I must have missed a bit? Is there a law passed?

@janethompson2305

Ай бұрын

@@nickygentle9246 I'm not sure. They mentioned in the video that big lick has to stop in Feb. They hope big lick doesn't fight it but that they have their lawyer, politicians & a lot of money. We'll see

The lady who adopted Silhouette is just an angel, not only driving all the way across the country but then willing to spend who knows how much to try and restore her sight. I really hope we get an update on her in the future!

@judytinker3392

3 күн бұрын

This lady is awesome. The price of a new lens for a horse must be astronomical. Thank you for all you do.

consider filing a report with the police against the "whipperʻ, so disrespectful

Not only are the front feet sore, the hind legs are so crippled under their weight. Horrible people.

@jacquelyngualtieri6636

Ай бұрын

They also nick their tail tendons so they can set their tails higher for showing. It's disgusting. All for a 50 cent ribbon.

Yes show us their faces. They should be shamed for being heartless

She know she’s lost but she doesn’t understand that the horses win! Just spoiled childlike behaviour! Stop Big Lick now!

@sheilasmith5481

Ай бұрын

??

Big lick is abuse 🤔

@hangemhigh3578

Ай бұрын

I want to know which demon thought it up! What is the history of this evil practice.

@rccyberwarrior2267

Ай бұрын

@@hangemhigh3578 My theory (pure speculation) is that some Americans saw the beautiful Friesian horses in Europe (breed used by knights and royalty) and wanted to imitate their natural high gait with their own local American breeds using unnatural means.

@rccyberwarrior2267

Ай бұрын

@@hangemhigh3578 From wikipedia: "Saddle seat riding began as a distinct style within the broader group of English riding disciplines developed in the United States. The first source was the Plantation tradition of the American South, where smooth-moving, high-stepping horses were used by plantation owners and overseers to travel across the fields. The horses had to be smooth riding and comfortable enough for hours of riding while overseeing the plantation, but the owners also preferred an impressive, high-stepping horse for riding in town. A second influence was European: a flatter English show saddle was developed from the tradition of riders who would often show off their flashiest, highest-stepping horses by riding them in city parks on Sundays. Hence, the term "park horse" is still used today to describe competitions in which the action of the horse is of paramount importance. In the northern United States, showing high-stepping horses in a flat park-style saddle at fairs was one way breeders would promote their horses." And: "Equitation: Saddle seat is a style of English riding that differs considerably from other styles such as hunt seat and dressage. To the casual observer the rider sits well back in the saddle, carrying his or her hands higher than in other disciplines. Riders in equitation classes are penalized for leaning forward to any significant degree. However, like any other riding discipline, the position of the rider reflects the desired position of the horse. The rider must make the riding look effortless, and stay still and well-formed on the horse, sitting upright, with shoulders back and posting that is graceful and quiet. In saddle seat, high-stepping gaits are required of the horses shown, and the rider's position, behind the center of balance of the animal, allows the riding aids to be used to encourage front leg action in the horse."

@hangemhigh3578

Ай бұрын

@rccyberwarrior2267 sounds like pure EGO. Thanks for the history. It's absolutely horrible they can't appreciate the natural world.

@jturtle5318

Ай бұрын

​​@@rccyberwarrior2267the breed has a naturally upslope posture and high stepping gait, but Big Lick exaggerates this to an extreme.

Congratulations and thank you guys so very much for clobbering the Big Lick. Those people are absolutely demented.

The woman who hit 2 of you ladies intensely with that crop in your faces, should have asualt charges brought against her. That is not right. Its people like her that think their above everyone else, and that they can do anything they like to their horses because they own the horse and hugh egos for the competition. I hope the USDA bans this. This is truly the worst animal abuse.

@humaneleaguelancPA

Ай бұрын

Elites!

@carolirvine3367

Ай бұрын

@@humaneleaguelancPA Nothing elite about them, just scum with money

@hangemhigh3578

Ай бұрын

​@@humaneleaguelancPAparasites

@sandrabeck8788

Ай бұрын

Absolutely should press charges. These people go so far as striking others with a whip?? Unbelievable. This is beyond being entitled. It’s criminal.

Wonderful to have a Navajo Nation vet student at HP!!! Great work. Love it!!!❤🎉🎉

@Groundedsquirrel

Ай бұрын

Yes warm welcome to her!

@humaneleaguelancPA

Ай бұрын

Welcome to the Family, you will be a great asset to your community! God Bless!

@cynthiacarter514

Ай бұрын

I agree

I hope this is the last year of the Big Lick, it's vile. Thank you for all that you do

The lady adopting Silhouette is wonderful 🫶🏻 the surgery to replace a lens in her eye is extremely expensive, so the fact she’s prepared to do that for beautiful Silhouette is just amazing ❤ Thank you for doing that for this lovely little mare and for giving her the perfect forever home. 🙏🏻

@justinanovak8040

Ай бұрын

❤🎉

@rosemarygraham2815

Ай бұрын

She is so young to face a future blind so to be given a chance like this is wonderful!!! Thank you so much!!!❤❤❤🙌🏻

My heart melted to watch the Brownie troop learn horse anatomy from HP staff. Thank you for sharing that!

@cherjohnson6808

Ай бұрын

I agree👍🏾

💔😢absolutely breaks my heart to watch those beautiful horses being forced and tortured into doing that ridiculous gate 😢 thankyou for fighting for them 🫶

@RavenSaint1

Ай бұрын

The gait is natural, the weights and soring is not. When allowed to do their natural gait. A Tennessee Walking Horse is comfortable and like sitting in a well loved rocking chair. I had the absolute pleasure of riding one at my first job, working at a training stable. I got to see some beautiful horses. Got to learn how to train and gentle some of the most scared and abused horses into best friends and good companions. We did a lot of good work, but sadly like many good works, it lost money and support. I broke my hand and by the time I could get back to it, the stable had had to shut down and got sold.

@angelareimann6433

Ай бұрын

The gait is exaggerated beyond belief. It is not natural or practical for a horse. Plus, it's very cruel.

@sandyverwys770

Ай бұрын

@@RavenSaint1 😥

So disgusting to see such beautiful horses being abused when they already have such a beautiful gate. What amazing work you are doing giving these horses a voice ❤.

Big lick is abuse !! Lord please make the abuse stop. Everyone PRAY !!!

So proud to see that you make it into the show Arena! Make a BIG Statement! ❤#BigLickIsAbusive !!!

Thank you to all of those who made the protest. Thank you for your courage.

With any luck big lick is over and done with forever. Hopefully they don’t just send these poor abused horses for slaughter. If they do then send them to HPHS.

The TWH's owners can still have their shows, and can make even more money. Of course that means they'll have to unlearn 40 years of bull shit.

Thank you for rescuing and thank you for standing your grand and protesting 🙏🏼❤️✊🏼

Thank you all so very much for your hard work and loving care. To this next batch of workshop students, congrats on being able to attend and grow. Thank you for all you do too.

I first learned about the big lick years ago through Horse Plus. Hope it finally really does end. ❤❤❤ the adoptions!!

@normahutton1560

Ай бұрын

I'd known about Tennessee walking horses for about 70 years, but only heard of the big lick last year. I was horrified

I hope big lick is over soon. Its abuse of the worst sort. Clint would be soo proud of you. He is surely looking down on you from his cloud. Love you guys.

Another great video!! I pray Dolly’s test comes back ok for her! Jolene is a wonderful mother to her! 😊😊 Thanks y’all for protesting the big lick!! ❤❤❤

Lynn is so good with the volunteers. I am glad she adopted Sonnet.

Thank you for taking horses to Washington DC! They certainly need a voice in their favor❣️

the walk of the horse under the woman who attacked with the whip... How they can even think it's beautiful to start with... Tennessee horses have a wonderful natural walk, they don't need all these stuff. The ego of some people who don't want to understand what they are doing is wrong, I swear ... "ItS tRaDiTiOn" doesn't mean it's right... lot of countries now forbid the cut of the ears and tails for dogs, it's time states see horses as something else than just tools

Silhouette has a wonderful, generous owner and life ahead of her🙌🏼🙌🏼👏👏👏. Cheers to Ms. New York’s kindness👏👏👏👏

Dr Lydia is awesome. Horse plus is so lucky to have her.

Sulihuet will be so blest if she can get her eye fixed. She's too young to be disabled. Thank you for adopting her. Good luck.

Shivers can be treated DON’T give up there is a vet in FL , VA or NY GA NC out there successfully treating shivers .. look her up and don’t give up

@normahutton1560

Ай бұрын

Have you been on Free Spirit Equestrian? She would love that information. She has a horse called Belle with it.

Big Lick is inhumane and how people can’t see it, I can’t imagine. There is NOTHING natural or normal about how these poor horses are forced to move. Watch their rear ends from the back - you can see the abnormal movement of their hips. Don’t call yourselves horse lovers.

Too bad Elijah doesn't have his own YT channel. He is great at what he's doing and very well spoken about how and why he's doing it. It doesn't hurt he is easy on the eyes either. I'm sure he would have a lot of subscribers.

@julieelliott-eickenroth7317

Ай бұрын

Totally agree!

The volunteers painting was a fun to see. Seeing g the Brownies learning about horses and Dr Lydia showing the girls with their clipboard were adorable.

Unbelievable that humans can blatantly abuse horses and show off what they're doing ! This made me cry 😢

@janethompson2305

Ай бұрын

Thankfully big lick doesn't even really have an audience anymore.

Thank you so much for showing an adoption video I miss seeing those and I'm glad you brought it back today

Big Lick should go viral, so people all over the world can protest this horrible abuse. I’m 78 and I just recently heard about this through Horse Plus, thank you for making people aware of what these precious horses have to endure. This should be recorded showing what these horses have to go through from training to show time and hopefully you can get a major News Channel to play it for everyone to see the amount of abuse these horses go through. 😢

So cool watching Dr Lydia and Dr Gina teaching the Girl Scouts the horse anatomy.

That big black draft with shivers is -gorgeous-. Poor guy.

It’s incredible how HPHS is growing by leaps and bounds! Astonishing growth on every front - fantastic vet team, I’m blown away every time I see Drs. Lydia and Gina working together, and with skilled vet techs and helpers - invaluable! Tawnee and Jason, you’re true visionaries, skilled and experienced in so many important ways - what excellent, consistent leadership you display. I marvel at the many ingenious systems, programs, etc you’ve implemented over the years. I can’t think of any rescue in the US or really anywhere that has the depth and breadth that your organization has developed. It’s truly remarkable. Your whole staff are so hard working, talented, and dedicated. And to see the rescue network you’re building - absolutely game changing for the world of horse rescue and horse welfare. Your media team’s content just gets better and better at “telling the stories”. WELL DONE, Horse Plus team!!!

@beverlyjensen443

Ай бұрын

Big Lick atrocities

Big Lick over? Still a bit skeptical, but it would be an incredible reward for your hard fight. Tenacity pays off and hats off for your work. Best wishes from Europe!

Her blood counts look pretty good, and the fluid looked pretty clear. It looks favorable at this point.

9:48 I love her enthusiasm. Perfect fit for the front lobby of horse plus.

Clint is looking & helping from heaven on this!!! FANTASTIC work Horse Plus!! Yaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!

My work horse growing up on a ranch in Montana was a Tennessee walker. Probably the smartest horse on the ranch. He taught me how to drive cattle. The best horse I've ever known. Only problem was that he changed his gate about every ten strides. I was so soar. But worth it. So many amazing memories with that horse.

Silhouette is a beauty. Hope they can help her see again!!

Hailey, I hope you have a good time! Somehow I can tell this is incredibly important to you and you are so excited to work with the everyone, so I send you all good vibes! Also happy to see everyone back and working hard!

I had to step out of the room while Sonnet's adoption was going on & when I got back all I heard was Korey saying, "...Dr. Lydia, she's just a little bit out of shape so she needs to build up some muscles on her back & topline..." and I thought, well that's a little rude to talk about Dr. Lydia that way! Then I realized---he was talking bout Sonnet! HPHS chuckle of the day!!

@julieelliott-eickenroth7317

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@didntlistendad

Ай бұрын

And with that sense of humour you’d have enjoyed the minimule Harby’s new dad. Funny man. Warm new owners. 😊

@janethompson2305

Ай бұрын

​​@@didntlistendad Right.?🫏😅😂❤

@EzThomas.

Ай бұрын

That's laughable, only because Dr. Lydia is the only vet I've ever seen that could also be a supermodel!! 😅

@humaneleaguelancPA

Ай бұрын

@@EzThomas. Yes! She is a Natural Beauty! Lucky husband!!

Clint is looking down and cheering!

Grats folks! Y'all deserve huge hugs for helping shutt big lick down. 🤗 The Percheron reminded me of my 1st equine therapy session with a rescue named Zach. He was incred8bly empathetic and taught me a lot about myself. He loved nuzzling under my arm while he got belly scratches. Miss that big old gentle giant. So glad my psychologist helps rescue horses and all of them helping veterans with mental health issue due to service. They don't realise how much they give us, but they feel the love they get in return. ❤

@julieelliott-eickenroth7317

Ай бұрын

We do equine-assisted therapy at our farm, it’s an incredibly effective therapy model. I’m happy for you that you were helped by it.

Those Tennessee Walkers at Big Lick reminded me of something out of the movie Mad Max. That was just bizarre. Why? Thank you for trying to stop the abuse.

Clint sends you a "thumbs up" from heaven! You are his angels. Thanks for all you do! Thank you USDA!!!

Thank you for showing that big lick footage. Obviously I have heard you talk about it but that was the first time I have seen in. That is bizarre. Why would anyone think this is an acceptable treatment for an animal. Disgusting. Makes me nauseous. Please never stop fighting this.

@teresahiggs4896

Ай бұрын

Look,at the KZread video “walking on broken glass” . It shows the 1999 annual celebration. Only guy forced the TWH association to allow him to enter the grand championship show wieh his horse flat shod, meaning no soring, no stacks and no chains. The natural gait of the Tennessee Walking horse is so beautiful! And when you compare to the grotesque gyrations of the horses doing the big lick , the difference is shocking and just disgusting. The gross abnormality of the big lick gait is appalling. And we all know the damage that’s being done to these poor horses bodies and minds. . If you watch this video, pay attention to the horses with stacks at the canter …..compared to the horse that’s flat shod . I’m not going to describe the flat shod horse, it will be obvious once you see all the horses in the ring. Also pay attention to the close ups of the big lick horses in this video. Any horse person can plainly see the horses are scared and in pain. There should be a photo cut from the video , of just these horses faces and that photo enlarged and made onto an anti big lick poster . To show the pain and suffering these horses experience, just in the show ring for a short time…… to make people think about what the horses experience the rest of the time. Also, read about the owner and breeder of that flat shod horse .

How amazing that Sulihuet has hope to see again, thanks to her new guardian! I would love to see how that works out.

Thank you for demonstrating so religiously against Big Lick. We have owned four TWH - they are the most personable horses and want to please their owners. FYI the horse in my profile is a TWH. RIP Flash (Midnight's Thunder Shower)

Mein Respekt und Dankeschön an Horse Plus ❤❤❤

TY USDA but mostly THANK YOU TAWNEE! So well done, you never cease to amaze.

An idea for the group of visiting shelter folk.... Assemble a bunch of profiles of past equines. Horses, donkeys, hinneys and mules. Use real profiles! Mariale was an owner surrender Pokey was purchased at auction Stevie was a seizure by law enforcement Include their ages, their condition, problems, positives, temperament and training....but do it in stages, the way you find out in evaluation. Finish up with what happened to each critter....like last act of kindness, transferred, adopted or even just still waiting Got 30 people coming? Have 60 some-odd capsules prepared and each attendee draws just one

I truly pray that righteousness will prevail and this madness stopped…how disgusting, I hope these Freaks know that a world wide audience is watching what happens to these beautiful Horses in the Land of the so called Leaders of the Free World…Greetings from Germany

Was going to say this earlier, but I feel like I won’t sleep right if I don’t…so hope you will read this comment. You need to get security for yourself. Plz listen. You’re such a sweet person and I just don’t want you to underestimate what those people are capable of. And not just a bit of whip during day time. Not living in fear is one thing but being proactive and just aware of your surroundings is another. You’ve been a proverbial thorn in their butts for a while but they were still making their money, now when their wallets are affected, they can get vicious. Please protect yourself🙏❤️❤️❤️

Great video, thank you for getting this outfor us and excellent news for big lick!

Dear lord its so hard to watch those poor horses move with those horrific devices on . Who would think that's pretty !!! The people riding look ghastly. How can they sleep at night. Ugh. 😭

Wish I lived closer!!! I would protest every chance you guys do!!! Keep it up thank you guys

I pray this is true!

@ronallen6578

Ай бұрын

That would be wonderful

Just some advice for painting. It’s much easier and faster if you use a small paintroller on things like the railing.

@sunnyseacat6857

Ай бұрын

And 1) follow right behind with a paint brush, 2) use only quality rollers that hold more paint-1/2" or 3/4" - learned that from a paint store, and 3) volunteers can clean the quality rollers to be reused...

I just joined in. Did I miss the news about the BIG lick? Praise God if that is true.

@janethompson2305

Ай бұрын

Big Lick is NO MORE in FEB 😅😂😅

@normahutton1560

Ай бұрын

I've been on a year and I missed it. Must have been a blog.

I smiled a lot during this episode and I was so happy to hear that Big Lick Is done for come Feb. HOORAY!! Ive hated that crap since the first day I learned about it back in my teens and im 53 now. Hope Quackers "new" foot works out. Thank you for all you do.

So happy to hear big lick is finally coming to an end. The horses eyes say it all, scared and in pain.

Billy is really good with hoofcare especially being a two year-old congratulations Billy

The safe act was passed here in NY so I truly hope it will be adopted in all states ❤❤

I love the paint job!! You all are amazing!

Big shout out and many thanks to the lady that adopted Silhouette.

God's blessing i just finished painting some horses still have to let the oil dry so ill put them up for sale and soon be able to help. Your on my list take care. And keep up the great work.😊😊

That lady that held the whip too close for comfort is not a nice person.

@SandraOrtmann1976

Ай бұрын

Everybody who rides horses in this style is not a nice person. Horrible people.

@didntlistendad

Ай бұрын

Competitor #840 was it? I guess it confirms that people who will do this to horses are not kind people with good judgement

@melviadinsmore38

Ай бұрын

If she can mistreat people, if course she can mistreat horses.​@@didntlistendad

That was a great Big Lick Protest!

I actually work for the company and built/welded a good majority of the new horse stalls at CSU in their clinic area. It's amazing how many horses you save every week and how many get a new life that they deserve

Let's END THE ABUSE OF BIG LICK! I love you Horse Plus, and every person involved!

You go New York! She’s going to give that baby her sight! Exciting.

Thank you for saving these beautiful animals… ❤

Oh how I love the chestnut with the white blaze. Beautiful. My dream horse.

Awesome community involvement at your place. Love to see this.

WAY to go horse plus for all the amazing job you do love you all

Been following this channel for several years now. I was here to watch the beginnings of your fight against the Big Lick, and I can't wait to be here for the successful end of it! Finish them!!

Oh poor Lynn, she really fought with that paint 😂 Can't believe that vile big lick woman hit Tawnee and Kimberly with her crop!

Very happy to still see Lynn and her kids on volunteer day. Also great to see them adopting new family members. Lynn, you're a powerhouse!

Fingers crossed this finally comes to fruition! GREAT job y'all!

I really enjoying watching you two working on the land. With all the babies right beside you eating all the leaves and grass around you. Good luck on the hatching the guineas. Wishing you both the best in everything to plan to do. Hope the garden is coming along great.❤🐐🐕🤘

@devydraper4166

Ай бұрын

K & S Get out comment??

I watched the video Jason and Justin did on the Big Lick protest, and l chickened out and had to fast forward when they brought the horses 🐎 out as l found it so upsetting.. they were really gasping for breath.. Their eyes were so enlarged, and they sat SO far back that it made the horses walk slanted even more because they had the stacks on the front.. One horse rider was way too big for the horse.. he was a tall guy, and he looked like John Goodman BEFORE he lost his weight..that horse was in such difficulty l couldn't watch anymore..l 🙏 pray to God that the Government and senators don't block this ban..because so many of these abusers that do this are rich and influential..🇬🇧💕🙏✝️👏👍🐎🐎🐎💔😢🐎🐎🇺🇸

@lesleybunce9848

Ай бұрын

I never can watch the big lick . 🇬🇧 so sad

You guys are doing a great job for the horse big lick need to stop for the horse 🐎 it is to stop for the horse Nanette 🐎

Painting pickets is a chore for the hearty!! Good job!

Lynn definetely had a fight with the paint today! Her and her kids are such a blessing for your organization I am so happy she got a working position at your shelter she has great communication skills! And wonderful adoptions from many caring owners! I am not done watching yet so no comments on the big lick portion but whatever you guys did I am sure the message was powerful.

thank you another amazing program

Loved the vets teaching horse anatomy to the Girl Scouts. Drs Lydia and Gina explained everything so clearly for them.

Hailey, my heart is so full knowing you are there. My body lives in CT but my heart lives at the Navajo Nation.

OMG that horse lesson for those girls was amazing!