Candace Wade
Something Lovely: “The Spot Movie”
Here’s something lovely to watch during quarantine. Take five minutes to watch “The Spot Movie.” →
To Ride or Not to Ride: How Are Schoolers and Schooling Barns Handling COVID-19 Operations?
“Going to the barn might be considered ‘non-essential.’ Going to the barn feels essential to me.” We all are grappling with how we handle riding, not riding, going to the barn, and not going to the barn. →
Goodbye, My Partner: Losing Your Schooling Horse
“Loving is a risk. Losing is a kaleidoscope of pain.” →
Happy Holiday Horse Video from the EQUUS Film and Arts Festival
Are you looking for a light-heated and heartwarming break from the push to get ready for the holidays? →
WINNIE Winners in the Horse Nation Stable
Two Horse Nation writers earned WINNIE Awards at this years EQUUS Film and Arts Festival. →
Grace and Phillipe: A Draft Horse Love Story
Over the summer, we introduced you to Phillipe, a rescued Belgian who was underweight and spent. We’re pleased →
7th Annual EQUUS Film Festival NYC Moves to Kentucky
Here’s a look at the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest in Lexington, KY will offer. →
Editorial: Sen. Alexander’s “Dance around the Truth” of the PAST Act
Tennessee Senator responds to inquiries about the PAST Act — and the response is less than satisfactory. →
The Wild Mustangs of Onaqui Mountains: The Fate of the Mustangs
As the final installment in our series on the Mustangs of Onaqui Mountains, we take a look at →
The Wild Mustangs of Onaqui Mountains: In Danger
In the third and final installment of this photo essay, we see more of the wild Mustangs of Onaqui Mountains and the danger →
The Wild Mustangs of Onaqui Mountains: Meet Cooper and Old Man
In the second installment of this three-part photo essay, we meet Old Man and Cooper, two horses at opposite ends of →
Behold Freedom: Wild Mustangs of Onaqui Mountains
In the first installment of a three-part photo essay, we meet the the wild Mustangs of the Onaqui →
The Joy of New Homes for Auction Rescue Horses
As part of our continuing series on horse rescue, we take a look at adoption day — the day for →
Nashville Metro Council Passes Support for PAST Act
The Nashville Metro Council shows its support for the PAST Act — on record. →
Celebration Day: Horse Rescue In-Take Event
There is much more to rescuing horses from auction/slaughter than many of us realize. Here is a eye-opening →
PAST Act Passes the House of Representatives
In an historic vote, the House passes a bill to make horse “soring” a thing of the PAST. →
Meet Philippe and Dane: In-Take Day at Horse Plus Humane Society
In the second article in her series, Candace Wade looks at two more rescues: Philippe, a Belgian, and →
Riding Lessons From My Dog
Moments of enlightenment can occur at any time and any place — even when you’re walking your dog. →
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 Controversy Expands: Economic Impact of Big Lick Tennessee Walking Horses Questioned
False economic impact claims from Sen. Alexander and supported by Sen. Blackburn regarding the Big Lick Tennessee Walking →
The Benefits of Falling Off
Candace Wade explores what we gain from our horseback riding mishaps. →
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Freedom Reigns Ranch
Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work →
Clarifying the Record on Big Lick States
Candace Wade offers clarification on her article on why protestors are present at the Spring Jubilee Tennessee Walking Horse →
Why We Protest
The view from the Spring Jubilee Tennessee Walking Horse Show. →