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I think something needs to be done about this.
It's sickening to watch and reduced me to tears by the time they were hitting the horse to get up. Horses aren't objects or things, they're living animals who feel things and although they might not understand everyone we do, they understand pain in the same way we do. Except what they don't understand is at they don't have to tolerate this pain being intentionally inflicted on them. I understand that when achieved in none abusive ways spectators may find it entertaining (although it serves no appeal to me), but I feel that until we can be sure this abuse is non existent, it just isn't worth it. I don't think these people deserve to be within 60 miles of a horse, let alone own one and I think people need to understand what goes on behind the scenes before going to a Tennessee walking horse show and supporting the trade. Personally, I find it sick that somebody could inflict pain on an animal, let alone to this extent:(
 
It's awful. Really wish there was something we could do to help stop these dreadful practices from going on. I'm not a violent person but wish that one day the karma bus would allow me to drive along with a cattle prod and use it on them!!!
 
OMG. I only managed to watch the first 20 seconds before hitting the tears and pressing the stop button.
I'm so angry and upset want to get a baseball bat and smash that guy over the head repeatedly and I'm probably the most docile person in the world.
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Those poor, poor horses. My heart breaks for them. :(
 
Millikins said:
I watched the video that Nah posted, guess this is the same, don't want to look again. This is sadistic, those b*****ds are enjoying inflicting pain. The other post said Pepsi had pulled sponsorship, that is surely the way to go, which other big companies are involved, they should be named and shamed.
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This video shows much more than the other one - three minutes of torture and helplessness :(
 
For those that couldn't watch it - I don't blame you at all.

The part that hurt me the most is seeing them in such agony, they have to stand like this....

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amandap said:
There's another thread on this. I cannot stress strongly enough how disturbing the footage is.

This is the sort of deformed movement they are aiming for. They start them young, these are TWO year olds in 2007. :mad::( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuqN9n4RF4Y

Only warped humans could see any beauty in that and the suffering the horses endure day in and out is unforgivable and criminal of the worst kind.
Just shows the power of human culture distorting the world and human ability to see only what they want to see...
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MOst of the horses in this are unsound with the pain they are going through how is this allowed when showing your horse, its beyond words and so cruel.
 
Oberon said:
For those that couldn't watch it - I don't blame you at all.

The part that hurt me the most is seeing them in such agony, they have to stand like this....

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This photo alone is utterly heartbreaking. The awful things that these poor horses are put through is quite frankly unjustifiable.

Why can't they be shown in their natural state? I just don't understand it.
 
Faracat said:
Why can't they be shown in their natural state? I just don't understand it.
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Some people do.

From what I've read on one of the FB pages, some 'big lick' owners claim that not all 'big lick' horses are sored/ pressure shod, etc, but I can't see that myself. The only way to stop this sort of thing is to ban all 'big lick' comps. I would also like to see the stacks/padded shoes banned, I'm sure that sort thing is illegal over here.
 
Makes me sick to my stomach really does make me utterly ashamed to be human! How people can allow these practises in the show ring baffles me :mad:
 
Sickening and so cruel :mad: I'd be happy to have a large bowl of acid and put the riders testicles in it whilst smacking them round the head with a stick.

The spectators are no better :(
 
I've posted it on my FB page . . . it truly is the most disgusting abuse of horses I have ever seen . . . how does this go unnoticed/unremarked? Appalling.

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Having watched other 'Big Lick' videos, I didnt think I would be (further) shocked by this new one.... It takes a lot to shake me now-a-days (like Oberon, I thought I was tough) but the terror in the horses eyes and shear brutality has made an impact. Is there a petition I can sign?
 
I look out my windows at our two happily grazing and am truly heartsore for those poor horses, there are fates worse than death. Horses look deformed, I'm not talking feet, they don't appear to have any backs.
It shouldn't be "what are they doing about it", but what can WE do about it, I am so sickened by the videos, if I had the presidents email, he would get one. Our USA friends, help us help those horses, who do we need to contact to get things started
 
I don't see how we can help tho? :( Apart from raise awareness and im in the uk...so really what can I do? Im honestly thinking out loud :(
 
It is well known what these people do to their horses - unless the breed society /organisation chooses (or is made to), to tackle these cruelty issues - then I cannot see a change occuring.

Because the reward $$$ and kudos is given to those who win. To win you need to engage in these practices. I cannot imagine any of those horses competing at the top level are happy or pain free, even without the beating.
 
Are there any American subscribers on here? Surely they HAVE to do something about that. It is revoltingly horrible.
 
First and foremost, there is another thread on here. Secondly since you obviously think Americans are doing NOTHING and that it's up to England to save the day, toodle over to COTH and see just the type of things that are being done. Also google Champagne Watchout. Watch the very long YouTube video that has his owners fighting back about this barbaric treatment. How about the thread about Pepsi cancelling sponsorship. I knew the second I read the OP's post what the tone would be. Where as the other threads have stayed on topic. As if everyone in America knows what's happening and ignores it.

So you can either be constructive or you can continue to blame the entire American population. Because we all know there is no abuse in your country. When you go on YouTube or google you will find hundreds of topics on fighting the abuse of Big Lick Walkers yet I'm pretty sure these aren't made by people living in England. Nope most or all made by Americans fighting this abuse.

Terri
 
Equilibrium Ireland said:
First and foremost, there is another thread on here. Secondly since you obviously think Americans are doing NOTHING and that it's up to England to save the day, toodle over to COTH and see just the type of things that are being done. Also google Champagne Watchout. Watch the very long YouTube video that has his owners fighting back about this barbaric treatment. How about the thread about Pepsi cancelling sponsorship. I knew the second I read the OP's post what the tone would be. Where as the other threads have stayed on topic. As if everyone in America knows what's happening and ignores it.

So you can either be constructive or you can continue to blame the entire American population. Because we all know there is no abuse in your country. When you go on YouTube or google you will find hundreds of topics on fighting the abuse of Big Lick Walkers yet I'm pretty sure these aren't made by people living in England. Nope most or all made by Americans fighting this abuse.

Terri
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I've read back about 4 pages and I think this is unjustified. If there is a post in there blaming the entire American population I missed it. People are blaming the trainers and the specatators. Someone has already mentioned that Pepsi withdrew sponsorship. Someone else asked if friends in the US could tell people here how to help with the protests. I think you're read the thread starting with a few preconceptions.
 
Really, read OP's post. Out of America and lumping Parelli with Big Lick's. You wouldn't see it as you're not American. I am. I despair to see this kind of thing. It's horrific. But at the same time I don't hold the entire UK responsible for atrocities commited over there. Heck when selling I really hope a UK person calls because I've had the best of dealings over there.

I was the first one who mentioned the Pepsi in a previous thread. One which did not have this tone.

Terri
 
Equilibrium Ireland said:
Really, read OP's post. Out of America and lumping Parelli with Big Lick's. You wouldn't see it as you're not American. I am. I despair to see this kind of thing. It's horrific. But at the same time I don't hold the entire UK responsible for atrocities commited over there. Heck when selling I really hope a UK person calls because I've had the best of dealings over there.

I was the first one who mentioned the Pepsi in a previous thread. One which did not have this tone.

Terri
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I haven't seen the other thread, can we have a link, please?

I don't think anyone is blaming all Americans, AFAIA these big lick horses are only shown in Tennessee and surrounding states, not all over. FWIW I really admire the way the US riders in hunter/jumper classses ride, they sit quietly without hooking and hauling, without their horses mouths strapped shut and no strong bits to be seen. Hard to believe the two come from the same country.
 
Many Americans and TWH competitors and lovers have been fighting for years to stop these practices. Money, kudos and so called tradition keep it going. There are many die hard supporters of this bizarre, sad spectre of a horse.
There are abominations in UK and throughout the world, this is not a time to throw stones because we've seen it on video. Abuse, beatings and cruelty is everywhere.

Fugly blog has pulled much info together. http://fuglyblog.com/2012/05/18/twh-news-hsus-and-mcconnell/
It is worth watching the footage of 1999 final where the Jackson's unpadded horse managed to gain entry. The scale of the debilitation these abused horses suffer is starkly contrasted.
 
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