I hate the small town mentality, the "good ole boy" network. Its absolutely ridiculous and it makes TN look like a bunch of backwater ignorant bullies.

@naerwyn239

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!! I don't think TN knows what "ashamed" means!

@glory2cybertron

4 ай бұрын

it's a global thing though, small town people everywhere think outsiders are always intruding in their "pristine" way of life which almost always involves the abuse of both wild and domestic animals.

@onion6foot

Ай бұрын

I think every municipality is like this. Power corrupts.

@summerhorse

Ай бұрын

I've heard it referred to as the TN Mafia among horse people on boards/forums.

Maybe someone should sue the state for cruelty!

@KatrinaLPate

5 ай бұрын

Or at least Cook County

@maryreynolds8568

5 ай бұрын

Or corruption!

I cannot believe how narrow minded and ignorant people are. They should be thankful for the good work you are doing It makes me so angry. Bless you for all you guys do!!!

@laurasmith9726

5 ай бұрын

I don’t know so much if it’s narrow minded. I think it’s more uneducated. I think they just listen to others who really don’t know and no one does research. I also don’t think people know all that really goes on and some really don’t care when they find out.☹️sad

@kyrabarnes2249

5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the people spreading rumors and working to exclude rescues are the ones directly profiting from the mistreatment, inhumane conditions and slaughter of these horses, ponies and donkeys. They are protecting their bottom line and preventing legislation that would hold them and their friends accountable for inhumane treatment and illegal activities.

@Galemor1

5 ай бұрын

Yes, because when rescuers buy horses, the facility makes money, by doing what they have, they will loose money. But I guess it's just angry old men who doesn't like things to be changed..

@Sonja14athome

5 ай бұрын

​@@Galemor1 Greedy old men, young men and women.

@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie

3 ай бұрын

Zero intelligence , compassion to dump any animal

Anyone who could look at these people and think that they wouldn’t do the best thing for those animals, are clearly willfully ignorant. Veterinarians go through SO much, and even when they can stay brave in the face of heartbreaking scenarios, Dr. Lydia showed just how much they truly care for their patients. Each and every one!

@koi---

5 ай бұрын

Right it's ridiculous what they have been going thru :(

It amazes me how some owners have no compassion for these animals who have served them so faithfully.

@user-pm8qj7cl5j

5 ай бұрын

They are jaded and callous.

@jules8299

5 ай бұрын

It's a complete betrayal of these beautiful horses.

@Imthewalkingbread

5 ай бұрын

Well they are traders. Not like the people that primarily use the buy out program is the general public or well meaning horsemen

@carolmetivier6497

5 ай бұрын

I don't know about "amazes", more like DISGUSTS!😢

I wish the people in Cookville, Tennessee would just let the Horse Plus Humane Society Rescue horses.

@cindylong624

5 ай бұрын

Let's contact Cookeville Govt and let them not get away with discrimination of HPHS

@maryreynolds8568

5 ай бұрын

@@cindylong624 Good idea, but I'll bet that auction pays a lot in taxes, and has a lot of influence on the county. No doubt about it.

@HughLlewellyn

5 ай бұрын

@@cindylong624 It's likely that the Wilson family, who own Triple W auction house, has family in the Cookeville government offices. Also a lot of people are probably making money off their activities in town, so they're siding with the abuse-for-profit people, instead of the rescues.

@user-xm8sc3wn7n

4 ай бұрын

@@maryreynolds8568unfortunately you’re probably 100% correct. Never been there, but we have towns in Kentucky that are just more of the same good-ole-boys club bullshit. Enough money, any problem goes away. Doesn’t matter how horrendous people are to these animals. Ive been involved with horses for over 25 years, and never in my wildest dreams could I imagine letting a horse get anywhere near the state that these are in. It’s really infuriating.

@lynnegee6814

3 ай бұрын

​@@maryreynolds8568 Yep, follow the money 😩

Troy showed so much affection to the horses before they received the last act of kindness. Thank you all for treating the animals with such sweetness!

@NathonSmith

4 ай бұрын

We need too help them and help the people that help th e animals .

@NathonSmith

4 ай бұрын

How would you be like that😅

@NathonSmith

4 ай бұрын

My son that live in Tennessee he took in a horse that was skin and borns. He fixed it up

@NathonSmith

4 ай бұрын

I agree

@NathonSmith

4 ай бұрын

I believe it should be free give them the meds and horses to people . humans did this to them.

My heart breaks for these horses, AND for the staff that treats them with dignity. Bless you. Thank you.

When Dr. Lydia cries, I cry 😢

@sallywaites8517

5 ай бұрын

It broke my heart too. No one wants to have to give these horses the last act of kindness. It's even worse when there's a baby involved. The right thing to do is rarely the easy thing. People think vets must just get used to it. The good ones never do. It should never be easy. 😢

@Imthewalkingbread

5 ай бұрын

It’s so refreshing to see someone with a heart for a change

Thank you Tawney and Jason for going to the legislature's, i pray it will be a success🎉

This has to affect the auction they are cutting off their nose to spite their face. Thank you all for the work you do❤❤❤

Time to shut the auction down!!!!

@francineherron1940

5 ай бұрын

Amen! I'm with you 👍

I am from Gibson County TN. I am ashamed of those people. They do not represent the people I know. Glenda

@joannathatcares

5 ай бұрын

Then ask people that you know to stand up for those horses they need massive support to break the gang of corrupted people!

@sunnyseacat6857

5 ай бұрын

@@joannathatcares : "gang" - well put: bullies huddle together for attack but animal rescuers huddle together for positive support. Bullies hide behind each other; animal lovers show their faces and are not ashamed for stepping forward.

@hollybug-76542

Ай бұрын

Get the laws changed then because this reflects badly on everyone in Tennessee.

I can't believe residents there are so shallow, especially horse people. I understand not wanting to expose your horse to a disease, but transferring them from one trailer to another in a parking area gets their panties in a bunch? One might assume they'd be supportive of a horse rescue, but if all horse people actually loved their horses we wouldn't need rescues and there's clearly a huge need for you all there. Our society is getting so narcissistic and nasty. Absolutely heartbroken over the cremello mare and foal. I cried with Dr. Lydia. That was a rough one. That donkey is so adorable! Happy to see Seaweed find a home and what a happy ending for little Boone. I'll never understand how anyone can just dump an animal. There's just no excuse.

@lindacrick1004

3 ай бұрын

Amen

Tawney is doing the right thing by focusing on trying to change the laws.

I think its wonderful to pass the baton to Kory as Lead Rescuer. Tawnee and Jason would be so good at working at the next level, trying to get laws changed and deal with the bureaucracy.

@maxine7088

5 ай бұрын

Agree 100%! Kory is awesome with the horses.

Go after the change of laws for the protection of horses and other equines Horse Plus!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

@terridinneen8870

5 ай бұрын

It's called the Safe Act. Last time I googled it, it was still in Committee in D.C. Haven't checked since last year.

What a blessing to have both vets on site and full time!

My heart goes out to Dr. Lydia and Dr. Gina 🧡 We in the veterinary field put our whole heart into our work and sometimes that means we‘ll get hurt. To you and the whole team - take good care of yourself, we need you all 🧡

I am Kimberly's biggest fan! She is not afraid to get right into it. You may not be a vet, Kimberly, but you have it where it counts!

What a sweet guy who caresses the horses before the last act of kindness🙏

@kimhoefgen3558

16 күн бұрын

Yes, he gives each one a bit of TLC and he does with great tenderness. Thank you

I love that the horse buyout program man That's amazing. No horse should ever end up at these kill pens ever ever ever. And they should make it illegal to ship animals overseas or allow anybody to kill horses or send horses or any other animal over anywhere because it's horrific

I just love Dr. Lydia she is so educational in the way she explains her evaluations… plus what a wonderful personality. I’d truly trust her with all my animals…..

Everybody at the Rescue is HITTING ON ALL CYLINDERS! I am so very proud of the way each person at the Rescue is compassionately dealing with the horse's needs and keeping a strong upper lip!!!! LOVE all of you! Peace be with you! ❤️

@naerwyn239

5 ай бұрын

This comment should be higher up for sure.

I was crying for Meadow, the sweet, injured, stray cat. And for the beautiful cremello mare with her foal. All of you are doing such a hard job in helping all these animals. It’s absolutely great now there are Dr. Gina and Dr. Lydia. Congratulations Kory to the new position! He will do an amazing job for sure. It’s great that you continue to try to improve the situation for equines also on a national level. Wishing you all the best!

It hurts my heart to see so many pain filled horses. But the love and kindness, these terribly ill or injured horses desperately need and get from all of you is not truly beautiful.👏👏👏

@annspets4

5 ай бұрын

Amish cruel to them. Also have pup mills,sales. Exotics deal in illegally on down low.

Congratulations on your new title. We trust your compassionate heart to make good choices.

Please show the start to finish of the horse triage more in each episode! I love learning about the cases and how they are handled. 😊

Thankyou Kory for giving that horse time to decompress. Things might change once it knows there’s nothing to fear. Fly high Snowbird.

@PlatinumIrishrose

4 ай бұрын

I believe snowbird was the light colored pregnant mare? If this is her, the vet had to put her down due to not being able to control her pain adequately. The baby died within the mother.😢

Oh my what a rollercoater of an episode..but still want more please!!😮 Poor Snowbird..knew that was going to be a difficult one..getting heavier and heavier on a broken femur..2 lives lost..how on earth did she break her thighbone? Those poor horses needing the Last act of kindness just broke 💔 my heart..the young boy too far gone because shoes put on wrong damaged his feet so badly.. that awful wound on the pretty mare..they just broke me😢😢..its so much better for you guys having 2 vets..get work done quicker..that donkey 🫏 was so cute..but having to leave the fairground was bloody ridiculous..jeez just like little kids..l need to give a shout out for Troy..he's such a grafter..able and willing to do the hard mucky work like cleaning out and going around doing all the different feeds..so pleased he is now assistant trainer to Kory..he noticed that horses back leg not 100%.. and seeing him loving on those horses before they had the last act of kindness ..😭😭 showing them that they are loved even at the 💩ty end of their life.. also a shout out to Kory for his promotion..well deseved and Caitlin as Asst shelter mgr !! Well done both of you..hope you have success with the petition Tawnee..can't wait until the next episode.. 🇬🇧💕✝️🙏🐎💔🫏💔🇺🇸

I can't remember the name of that one wrangler, everytime I see him give those precious souls, love, when he knows they're getting the last act of kindness, I tear up again.. he is so tender with them.. 💖 💔

The animals always lean into Troy. They know true kindness when they finally find it. 💗

We are also trying to change the laws federally in Canada as well.

I really commend you for persevering and continuing to advocate for these poor animals despite this insanity with the state etc… That big red gelding!!! 😍😍😍 omg

I wish Dr Lydia was my Horses Vet. She really is every horse owners dream veterinarian. I live in germany and believe that we do have Great Vets here but honestly i havent Met one Like dr Lydia yet. Thank you Dr Lydia for beeing who you are!

@charlotterockel-kennedy8913

5 ай бұрын

Grüße aus der Eifel 😊 zum Glück habe ich ein Team Tierärzte wo sie alle so sympathisch und gut sind wie Dr Lydia. Mein lieblings Tierärztin Dr Puderbach hat soviel für mein Pferd getan, sie ging über Grenzen ❤

@ANNEKE1999

5 ай бұрын

Moin aus Ostfriesland! Wir haben zum Glück auch einige gute TÄ hier, auch ein paar sehr ähnlich zu ihr. Aber man muss sehr genau gucken.

I’m a Cookeville resident, and I am ashamed of the people who shut you down from being at the P.C.Fairgrounds, which has relocated to a new property site in the County. I don’t understand how the “Horse Auction people” can control where a legal horse rescue Humane Society is not allowed to set up to receive the horses on property rented and are allowed to conduct business. I hope laws are changed in TN and shut down auction to slaughter.

Tawnee, you are able to walk away and do even more because you have a wonderful and compident team! Congrats, to you all!!!❤🎉❤(Robin)

Congratulations Cory! And thank you ❤❤ you make such a difference in all of these animals lives 😊

I'll say it, this is absolute bull sh..t what they put u guys through , u try to do everything the legal way, and still they cause issues !! 😤😤, your tenacity to keep going for the sake of the horses is truly amazing, alot of people would have given up by now, u all rock!! ❤❤❤

I’m so happy that Boone, the small puppy, found a loving home with Dawn right away.

Tawnee and Jason, You both have done such a wonderful job growing your organization and I'm glad that you are now taking on the biggest challenge - getting legislation changed to protect horses/equines. HPHS has such a wonderful dedicated staff, congratulations to Kory for his promotion. I am so amazed and thankful for everyone's strength in these tough rescue situations. You all have hearts of gold and we all see how much you all care and value every horses life. God bless you, give you continued strength and keep you safe. ❤

@gwentofanelli2977

5 ай бұрын

So glad you used the information act. You are headed in a solid direction. I LOVE ALL OF YOU

Wow! Action-packed! Congratulations to Kory - excellent decision. The team at HP is INCREDIBLE! I cannot believe the tunnel-vision of the people down in Cooksville! My word! Get a life, guys! How absolutely petty you are. To stop sentient souls from being saved, with NO impact on you at all, is BEYOND comprehension. The world is watching! Tawnee and Jason, you will be heard and laws HAVE to be changed. IT'S TIME! We are so behind you and all that you stand for and do and the Team you have picked. Love you all xx

May Snowbird and her baby fly high in greener pastures as well as all the other sweet horses you had to say goodbye too. As well as the precious puppy. Thank you for trying your best for Snowbird and her baby as well as so many others you all pour your hearts into. Keep up the wonderful work, I hope my signature and all the others will help, I will always sign each and every petition y’all have!

Your area needs a hard, grassroot information campaign. A lot of horse lovers out there who don't seem to understand where their animals are coming and going from. I am very excited for the legislature pursuit!!

@lindan2836

4 ай бұрын

I am sorry, they know, they just dont care...Nobody is that stupid not to know these things.

Your organization ❤is a winner…. May God continue to be with all of your team… In Jesus name..amen🎉

How great is it that you can tell them that at that time you had your own vet with you, at these actions, so something like that could never happen

Another viewing of what I call "My daily cry". It has been so apparent to me, especially in the last 6 years, that too much of our world is about power, control and money. Those that really want to help and make a difference are always met with road blocks, red tape and resistance. Thank you for trucking on. Courage is contagious. You and your staff are truly the real heros.

Check to see if a willing person in that town would sell 1/4 acre just enough to park some trailers to unload and load horses. Fence it. Then its your private prooperty.

So sad again to see these people not letting you go to the auctions , so darn sad and mean of them all you do is care for the well being for the animals

Oh no Dr Lydia, I feel that pain. So sad that so many people are so neglectful, irresponsible and down right cruel to let their horses get in these drastic conditions. I am crying with you. 😭

I applaud your heroism rescue operations chief and team! You are doing noble work in a gracious way in the face of ignorance and cruelty.

I really like and appreciate all the explanations the vets give. Thankyou😊

@francineherron1940

5 ай бұрын

I agree. It helps me understand the horse's condition better

owners are as culpable as the slimy idiots preventing horses from being rescued. I cannot believe the condition of some of these horses, how can you be so heartless to let these animals get in the condition they are in and then try to get them to an auction when they are too weak and/or are in to much pain to move. I am just dumbfounded with the conscience of apparently a lot of people. I would have thought humans with a God given brain would do better than that!

@Imthewalkingbread

5 ай бұрын

Well those are animals gathered by traders

These rescues always are sad but at least if needed they will get "The last act of kindness". That at least reduces the pain and suffering those would have gone through.

Thank you Dr Lydia for openly showing your emotions. I know non of this is easy. You are greatly appreciated

When you said good ole boys club. I’m sure they are under someone’s thumb if y’all know I mean. My dad know lots of horse people all over Tn & eve been spreading the news as well as the legislature

@francineherron1940

5 ай бұрын

Good news I hope

Everyone you are angels. It just breaks my heart to see animals be treated this way. 😢

Good luck, Kory. We all know you are going to do and be great

I'm so grateful y'all are there to help these horses. It's heartbreaking how some humans treat animals. Watching them suffering, I'm just gutted. Thank you all for being so kind to these beautiful souls.

Dr. Lydia and Cory are so funny! "I´m just trying to pull my pants up..." That´s important, too!" Troy is such a sweetheart with the animals, you can see, how he feels with them! Great job , all of the stuff! So nice to see a lot of them staying for long and new people seems to fit in greatly!

I just absolutely love Dr Lydia. She is such a compassionate human being. Thank you Dr Lydia for who you are and the work you do ❤

I hope you're paying Cory more with all these extra hats he's wearing....

DONT’T EVER STOP SAVING LIVES!!!

what a beautiful cat , hope she heals up and you fine her a forever home.

Oh wow! Such a difference when the horses come out of quarantine compared to when they came to Horse Plus. Pasture time, great vetting nourishment and being around humans with good vibes .

@Imthewalkingbread

5 ай бұрын

Nourishment? They don’t look any better condition wise than when they got there

55 Rescued. Now that is a lot. ❤ . 😁🐴 .

Tawnee, you are growing in leaps and bounds (so proud of you!) Your management plan is awesome! Delegating power at this stage is a must and it's the only way to grow: Timely, and well orchestrated. You should also draw more input during your meetings together, as well. You have prospered despite assaults and roadblocks. You are an overcomer in the Lord, and your destiny is increase and victory. You go, girl, and He'll do what you cannot.🙂

I really really appreciate all of Dr. Lydia's explanations. I've learned so much about horse health from watching this channel!

Super disappointed that the perlino mare and her baby couldn't be saved, but happy for those that are getting another chance!

Thank you HP for all you do for the horse's and all the animals in your care even if it means the last act of kindness to end their suffering. Dr. Lydia my heart breaks with you 💔 I cried also when you shared the bad news of the cremello mare and her baby, you did everything you could, don't be hard on yourself, you have a heart Unlike the scumbags who Don't!

I thank you for giving animals small and big a safer place to land. Please make sure that you give yourselves self care with so many heartbreaking outcomes 😢.

This heartbreaking to watch. I cant bare to watch what these horses have gone through and there are so many of them.😢

If they are all so worried that Horse Plus is getting horses sick at the fairgrounds. They should be even worried about the auction, because there are a lot more horses... Doesn't really make sense at all. Mind boggling really...

I would not have left and also next time may be that there is a town meeting in that area get to speak to them - that is what I would do

I'd look at buying a empty lot in town, I know that's a lot. But then no one can kick you out. Just a empty lot with some kind of parking and fence it in just for people to be able to being you horses in town. Just a thought, from a supporter!

@gwentofanelli2977

5 ай бұрын

I want to sign the petition!! I live in California. Gwen

@gwentofanelli2977

5 ай бұрын

I'm a retired printer repair person!

Don't get me wrong. I love all your videos. But this was really nice to hear your husband narrating behind on what you were doing.🦋

Congratulations, Kory! So many animals have a better chance thanks to you!

Perhaps what HSH should try, is a TV ad/campaign in your local area, just a short clip telling about what you do and what your fighting with the Auction... to educate everyone vs all the bull shit the auction is propiganding.

@2kemason

3 ай бұрын

There could be further repercussions against the HSH from the town folk. Perhaps, we Should write to the Tennessee leaders/congress regarding this cruelty.

@hostronic

Ай бұрын

Most people don’t have cable anymore. A regional Spotify ad would be more effective imo.

@helmaschine1885

29 күн бұрын

​@@hostronicWhat?? Who doesn't have a tv to watch the news and football, especially in a farm town? And who even uses Spotify nowadays after 2012? I think your perspective is way off.

This is a whole lot of lives saved!! There aren't words to describe how thankful I am for this organization and all the wonderful dedicated people there!! Love you guys!

Love the donkey!!! How sweet giving Kory kisses through the traiiler! Kory, are you guys bringing home a donkey now??? LOL?!?!

Something else I noticed is that they are so concerned about Equine Infectious Anaemia (what the Coggins is for) coming from the animals rescued, but can't seem to give the correct Coggins results yo the right animals. I have seen it over and over (in previous episodes) that the supposed Coggins for that animal doesn't match. And yet here they are chucking a fit. The true reason of course is that they lose out on the money they would get for selling the animal on their property and so get peeved off for that. You can see that to some greed is more important then animal welfare

the adoptions are heart-warming!

GO GET THEM _ LOVE THE SHOW - wow what a change in tactics 😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰

This is absoulutly absurb that the horse people of crookville tennessee are ignorant that they wouldnt let Horse Plus use the fairgrounds!! Do they not realize how many suporters there are out here? Im just shocked that this happened, no way were any horses getting sick..😮

@meycoe

5 ай бұрын

Aptly named town!!!

I just LOVE Troy. He is SO gentle and loving to the animals. Whenever there is a Last Act of Kindness horse Troy is always there loving on them. Thank you Troy.💕 And Kimberley is so invested in thinking of possible alternative options in treatments - she's the bomb! Love from South Africa

🎊 CONGRATULATIONS Kory, a natural leader.

Way to go cory congratulations on your new job 😊

If the tourism board knew how many people won't go there because of this they might help change laws.

People are so cruel and inhuman thank God for Horse Shelter Hero's. 💕🐎

Dear HPHS- The kind hearts that allow you to love and help animals also mean you go through tough stuff. This episode helps us see what cost you pay. I’m glad you have each other- a strong, bonded team, and that you take the holidays & breaks as needed. Bless you all and your efforts for these vulnerable animals. ❤

Here in the UK its against the law for anyone but a licensed vet to cut live tissue on any animal. Even hoof trimmers cant remove live tissue. This is to make sure appropriate pain control is in place and to prevent things like what happened to that poor horse from happening.

@tnit7554

5 ай бұрын

@FaenumVena. Same here in germany.

I could listen to troy talk all day 😂❤

Oh lord. What an emotional Rollercoaster for you all. You are angels. ❤

I sure wish I knew why my reminders didn’t come on the last couple of times that there was a premiere! Of course I watched this, and the team that you have for intake is just absolutely wonderful! And I just want to say that, even though I cannot remember his name - the new trainer - The love that he shows the horses that need the last act of kindness can almost be felt through your videos! I know it upset Dr. Lydia, but she did the best she could for that pregnant mare! it takes strong people like yourselves to do what’s right for the animals!😊❤. I absolutely love horse plus!😊❤❤

It is sometimes difficult to be kind-how can they not support people trying to help horses? Just don’t understand. However, grateful for all of you at Horse Plus. I hope Congress does something to stop kill buyers.

@anitamcbean4619

3 ай бұрын

Maybe they know something we don't. You ever think about asking this auction what is going on? There's something not right here and so far we've only heard one side of this story.

Sweet! Save them ALL! USDA-needs to do their jobs.

I remember the same thing happened last year with these people spreading rumors about yall!! And you guys do such GREAT work!!

Am eager to hear how the mare with the tracheotomy is doing. At 19, my little red Arabian/Welsh mare was diagnosed with a softball size polyp in her sinus cavity. A temporary tracheal clamp was left on her for 12 days after the polyp was removed causing her trachea to try to heal around it. This resulted in her trachea collapsing. My spicy girl then got a permanent tracheotomy that lasted her til she'd had enough of this lifetime at 32. i kept the area clipped and clean and Sham never had a problem with it. i'll never forget how she had to learn to winney all over with it by arching her neck and tightening those muscles. Before she mastered that, all she could do was squeak, bless her! And she loved sucking on peppermints or root beer barrels and breathing the scent out her neck, making me laugh! i hope that mare gets to have as good and long of a life as Shammi had. And i hope that like Sham, she can be somebody's best friend soon. Thanks for all you do! 🩵☘️🥀

I have so much respect for the job you do to help these animals. Thank you so much.

Watching Dr. Lydia break down over having to euthanize that beautiful pregnant mare was heart wrenching. Thank you Tawnee & Jason, Horse Plus staff & supporters, for all your efforts in getting Tennessee's and this nation's horse welfare laws changed and implemented.