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Saving Theo: Theo, Revealed

November 13, 2017Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEOLeave a comment

“Theo is a dramatically different horse from the one that I met and began to chronicle almost two years ago.” Candace Wade brings us the latest update from the life of Theo, the rescued former “big lick” Tennessee Walking Horse. →

Saving Theo: Graduation Day

May 25, 2017Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEOLeave a comment

Great news for Theo: he got his first pasture turnout. →

Saving Theo: A Spring Update

March 23, 2017Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEOLeave a comment

The latest from a rehabilitating performance Tennessee Walking Horse. →

Saving Theo: Happy Feet For the Holidays

December 19, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEOLeave a comment

Candace Wade’s gift guide this year is simple: an informative guide detailing the long process of restoring the damaged hooves of Theo, a rescued former “Big Lick” Tennessee Walking Horse. →

‘Saving Theo’ Wins Winnie Award at EQUUS Film Festival

November 25, 2016Kristen KovatchKristen KovatchEquus Film FestivalLeave a comment

Congratulations to author Candace Wade! →

Saving Theo: A Thanksgiving for Theo

November 23, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEOLeave a comment

Regular readers of “Saving Theo” will recall that the last installment ended on an ominous note, as Ed and Candace prepared for the reality that Theo may not make it. Candace brings us a Thanksgiving update. →

Saving Theo: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

August 24, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEO, #TWHLeave a comment

Candace Wade is documenting the rescue and rehabilitation of a former “big lick” Tennessee Walking Horse named Theo. In this latest chapter, Theo’s recovery takes a backwards step. →

Saving Theo: A Portrait

June 8, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEOLeave a comment

Candace Wade is following firsthand the rehabilitation of a rescued “Big Lick” Tennessee Walking Horse named Theo and reporting on his progress for Horse Nation. Theo is finding a new rhythm in his daily life. →

Saving Theo: No Foot, No Horse

April 28, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEOLeave a comment

Candace gets the farrier’s perspective. →

Saving Theo: A Horse At Last

April 7, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEO, #TWHLeave a comment

Candace Wade follows first-hand the rehabilitation of Theo, a former “Big Lick” Tennessee Walking Horse. Today, Theo explores the singularly equine pleasures of turnout time. →

Saving Theo: Learning to Be a Horse

March 23, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#SAVING THEO, #TWHLeave a comment

 Candace Wade follows first-hand the rehabilitation of Theo, a former “Big Lick” Tennessee Walking Horse. In today’s installment, Theo starts learning how to be simply a horse. →

Saving Theo: ‘Big Lick’ Rehabilitation Continues

February 23, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#HORSE RESCUE, #SAVING THEO, #TWHLeave a comment

Candace Wade is following in person the rehabilitation of Theo, a former “Big Lick” Tennessee Walking Horse. In today’s installment, Theo progresses to his first sessions of ground work. →

Saving Theo: The Journey of a Tennessee Walking Horse

February 3, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#HORSE RESCUE, #SAVING THEO, #TWHLeave a comment

Candace Wade will be following firsthand the rehabilitation of a former “Big Lick” Tennessee Walking Horse. Today, she introduces us to Theo. →

Saving Joey’s Sight: Week 5 & the Journey Home

August 18, 2017Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisleSaving Joey's SightLeave a comment

Joey’s battle with corneal ulcers continues. →

Op-Ed: Oops! Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Study Foils Deniers

January 26, 2021DeAnn SloanCandace Wade#BIG LICK, #EDITORIAL, #PAST Act, #TWHComments Off on Op-Ed: Oops! Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Study Foils Deniers

The results of the Detecting Soreness in Horses Consensus Study Report are in. Candace Wade weighs in on the ramifications of this report for Tennessee Walking Horses and the PAST Act. →

Op-Ed: The Proposed Compromise Legislation Is No Compromise for the Big Lick TWH

November 19, 2020DeAnn SloanCandace Wade#EDITORIAL, #PAST Act, Op-edComments Off on Op-Ed: The Proposed Compromise Legislation Is No Compromise for the Big Lick TWH

As moves are made in Congress to modify and discuss the PAST Act (S. 1007), we’re here to bring you varying perspectives and updates. Today’s op-ed comes from Candace Wade, who feels strongly that the current compromise offers no protection for the horses. →

‘Revolution:’ Oh Boy, a ‘Free’ Horse … Hmmm

August 25, 2020DeAnn SloanCandace Wade#RESCUE, #TWHComments Off on ‘Revolution:’ Oh Boy, a ‘Free’ Horse … Hmmm

“After he saw what a mixed up horse Revolution was, Larry considered not taking Revolution out of practicality. His wife, Christy, convinced Larry that there was something special in Revolution’s eye. She told me, ‘You could see his soul. He needed help.’” →

Meet Molly: Journey of an ex-Big Lick Tennessee Walking Horse

July 9, 2019DeAnn SloanCandace Wade#BIG LICK, #SORING, #TWHLeave a comment

In the first article of her series, Candace Wade offers a heart-wrenching look at the aftermath of the Big Lick industry on the horses it affects. →

2017 Horse Nation Readers’ Choice Award Winners

December 29, 2017Kristen KovatchSponsoredBest of 2017Leave a comment

Our first-ever Readers’ Choice Awards saw nine hotly-contested categories with the best stories of the year vying for honors. We’re pleased to announce the winners here! →

Tredstep Best Staff Column of 2017

December 28, 2017Kristen KovatchSponsored#TREDSTEP, Best of 2017Leave a comment

Which one is YOUR favorite? →

USDA Finalizes Rule in Horse Protection Act to End Soring

January 13, 2017Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#NEWS, #TWHLeave a comment

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services announced today that a rule banning the use of stacks and soring practices in Tennessee Walking Horses has passed. →

Swimming With the Lickers

August 18, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#TWHLeave a comment

Candace Wade attended the first USDA/APHIS hearing on proposed amendments to the Horse Protection Act, intended to protect Tennessee Walking Horses from soring in the name of “big lick” movement. →

Updates on USDA TWH Anti-Soring Legislation

August 4, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#NEWS, #TWHLeave a comment

Candace Wade has the scoop. →

Going Dutch: On Tennessee Walkers, ‘Big Lick’ and Equine PTSD

June 20, 2016Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#HORSE PEOPLE, #TWHLeave a comment

Candace Wade speaks with Dutch Henry, an equine author, advocate for equine rehabilitation and critic of the Tennessee Walking Horse “Big Lick” show industry. →

Wylie vs. the Mongol Derby, Powered by SmartPak: Day 1 Update

August 9, 2017Lorraine JacksonLorraine JacksonWylie vs. the Mongol DerbyLeave a comment

Leslie Wylie is not only off and running, but she’s WAY IN THE LEAD. Get the scoop on Day 1 here! →

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