“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. →
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Saving Theo: Graduation Day
Great news for Theo: he got his first pasture turnout. →
Saving Theo: A Spring Update
The latest from a rehabilitating performance Tennessee Walking Horse. →
Saving Theo: Happy Feet For the Holidays
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
Congratulations to author Candace Wade! →
Saving Theo: A Thanksgiving for Theo
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
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
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
Candace gets the farrier’s perspective. →
Saving Theo: A Horse At Last
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
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
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
Candace Wade will be following firsthand the rehabilitation of a former “Big Lick” Tennessee Walking Horse. Today, she introduces us to Theo. →
For the Love of a Herd: Protecting Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s Wild Horses
A culturally significant herd of wild horses is being threatened. The herd will be eradicated from its historic landscape. However, there are ways to help. Read on to learn how. →
Saving Joey’s Sight: Week 5 & the Journey Home
Joey’s battle with corneal ulcers continues. →
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
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
“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
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
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
Which one is YOUR favorite? →
USDA Finalizes Rule in Horse Protection Act to End Soring
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
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
Candace Wade has the scoop. →
Going Dutch: On Tennessee Walkers, ‘Big Lick’ and Equine PTSD
Candace Wade speaks with Dutch Henry, an equine author, advocate for equine rehabilitation and critic of the Tennessee Walking Horse “Big Lick” show industry. →