The big lick is one of the worse things that can be done to a horse. How unnatural and painful

What big lick horses go through breaks my heart. I hope there's a special place you-know-where for the trainers, riders, owners and supporters of Big Lick.

Intake always breaks my heart. It isn't the last act of kindness (which is reality is probably the first act of kindness) that hurts, it is the fact that such drastic action is needed at all.

Thank you for rescuing that poor beautiful horse from that horrific old woman.

Seeing those horses that have been through so much that has been bad, be treated kingly, handled gently, and released into a beautiful green pasture makes my heart happy. They must feel like they are in heaven.

The easiest part to watch on the intakes is when they are turned out to pasture, the horses seem to act like and seem to think they're free, they can just be a horse, and thats beautiful.

This poor horse who is fairly young (7 to 10 years old) has been so mistreated it breaks my heart. I pray he will have a better life soon. Horses need help and love. You are all in my prayers for all you do for these beautiful animals. Thank you for your love and support for these horses.❤

I’m so very sorry for the loss of the big lick horse. It is such a barbaric thing to make these beautiful horses do. 😢

Oh that poor stallion. I'm glad he got to see some love before being given the last act of kindness. Big Lick is vile and should 100% be stopped, Horses move beautifully and have no need of the artificial crap that Big Lick makes them do. Good to see everyone working together at horse plus to get the cleaning done

The big lick stallions eyes .. they just go right to your heart RIP in green pastures beautiful angel

My first job was a stable hand at a resort. My mother was working as a maid and I visited the stables and the horses were standing in manure and urine up to their knees. I was 16 years old and I was in the middle of telling the stable manager off about the condition of the stables. The assistant general manager walked up behind us and asked me if I wanted to work for him to get the stable up to par. He actually paid me out of his pocket because I was too young to work in the stables. It took me a couple of weeks, but I had the stable immaculate. I'm 70 years old now so I don't work as hard as I did then.

So sad for that beautiful black stallion, best situation was for the last act of kindness. Breaks my heart that big lick has no compassion for these beautiful animals. Hopefully this country will make big lick illegal in every state throughout the country.

You can tell by how that poor black stud's back legs hind legs went, he wore stacks for ages. Poor handsome boy. ❤

In this day and age people are outraged at the slightest thing. To see this horrific treatment on the big lick horse brings tears to my eyes. I don’t know why this information hasn’t generated total outrage from the general public. You sit in the same state as Nashville and yet no one there with lots of money is working on this issue? The cruelty of the people who do,this is unfathomable to me. That even the auction would accept horses in such miserable condition is beyond ethical. I’m so angry about this I’ve barely been able to put a good sentence together.

Beyond my comprehension how heartless people are to these beautiful creatures.

LAWS need to change. Rescue needs a leg up to slow the process. Wont change until laws support.

Hey Kory--as important as the media team is, in a horse rescue operation the trainer is super important, and good ones are hard to find. You're a rare gem, the way you work with them; if you do start the media thing for real, please don't let it be at the expense of your training schedule. Those horses will be far more likely to have a long happy life in a new home after you've spent time with them. I love the training videos; watching a frightened horse learn to trust is a wonderful sight.

We have 17 special needs dogs. Abuse and neglect are the top contributors to their issues. We were their last resort. It sickens me what people do to animals. My father was a very kind hearted soul and kept a statue of Saint Francis the patron Saint of animals always on our homestead. We were placed here on this earth to protect the a nimals and in turn them us.

I’m amazed at the amount of suffering horses in the USA go through Are any of these owners held accountable bless your heart for all the work you do sending love from Scotland in the uk 😘😘😘

That lady needs to be charged with animal cruelty. Poor baby. 😪 Thanks for saving him.

Bless you Tawnee for letting the crippled and injured run free again. The last act of kindness is what it says it is. I wish more people were thinking like a horse how it is to be trapped in that body. People dont love them enough to let them go , but cruelly send them to auction. Some people never deserve a horse.

My heart breaks for that Big Lick horse. Their whole lives are suffering. The cut tail was the least of his worries, those poor leg tendons. I wish there was a way to identify these horses and trace owners, trainers, vets. That beautiful Saddlebred looked like an Amish road horse. Poor darling shouldn't have been left like that. Thank you for ending her pain. What happened to the down Tennessee Walking horse?

Great show. That poor big lick stallion. So young and how much pain and suffering he had gone through.❤ 🐎 RIP sweet prince. 🌈

It was that nameless black TWH stallion that had to be put down to end his misery caused by Big Lick trainers that finally drove me to become a monthly subscriber. If even $10 a month can help keep y'all rescuing and fighting against animal cruelty in Tennessee, to end the gross tradition of Big Lick it's more than worth it. I wish I could give more, we all do, but a little sacrifice is worth it. Thank you HPHS for all you do, for all those left working hard to cover the personnel shortage. Thank you.

The best part of this video was watching the group turned out on the pasture. I teared up. I was so happy for those horses just being able to feel the grass and graze on it. They looked so happy.

Elijah is AWESOME. All of your farriers have been great--but I think he might be my favorite. But, speaking of which---it was great to see Garrick again!!

The blind Draft is such a sweetheart and trusts Tawnee so much. They sense who they can trust. So happy to see she and the others all get a chance thanks to you guys. Seeing them running free in green pastures was such a wonderful thing ❤

Keith. Thank you . I am crying at the pain that boy is in. I have a bad tendon in my left knee. Very painful for me. I can't imagine the pain that horse is in.

Great to see Garrick again! Thanks for helping save that poor mare ❤ Cut that hay! 🎉

Wow. What an emotional episode. Such anger and sorrow over the neglected and abused animals, and such a joy to see some of them able to run free in the pasture now. There were some really beautiful horses rescued at this auction, that look like they might have bright futures. I hope they turn out to do well in the long run. It's a pleasure to watch you dedicated folks work as a team, getting so much done even when you're shorthanded. I know you'll be thrilled to have Dr Nancy back! All of you are treasures!

No matter how many times I’ve seen horses go through auction in terrible condition, it never gets easier to watch. I do not comprehend how someone can just throw away a living, breathing loving soul. Thank you for rescuing these beauties and doing what’s best for them. Having to put them down must be terrible for you. Sending hugs and comfort to your team.

My favorite part is watching them get released in that big pasture. You can see the relief.

Karma will get that woman. Poor baby. She has landed in the best place for her.

I'm glad Dr. Nancy had the chance to take this course but we miss her and I know yall are missing her! 😊 We love you Dr. Nancy ❤

Congratulations on the much needed new truck. HI-HO SILVER.

Love how it takes the entire staff to replace Keith 😂. Great job as always. And as always, the owners who sent those horses to auction get an F 🤬

The Entire Property looked Spotless upon your arrival from the auction. GREAT JOB Crew!!!!!

Basically, what happened to the big lick stallion was, that surgery for his tendon was worth a try, but the intestines in his scrotum also would've needed surgery. So in the state he was in it was just too much to make him go through two major surgeries and the vet recommended euthanasia. This stallion, the mule and the horse with the shattered elbow were such sad cases... The scared blind Belgian mare was super cute, though.

This abused big leg horse was heartbreaking, this needs to be forbidden now! Thank you for doing the best for this poor souls.

I wish the owners could be prosecuted, the horse laying down, is such a sad case.😢

Corey your an amazing trainer your patient and kind I know this is not what you want to hear but the horses need you

Apart from everyone doing an incredible job, Corey need a shout out for that INCREDIBLE engagement ring tbh

congratulations to all you , send my prayers are with all the horses and donkeys

I still get so angry at people who have no kindness in their heart for animals. Just so infuriating😤. Thank you for all your organization does.❤

Such a painful episode to watch. The neglected, abused and forgotten horses just keep coming. I hope this video helps educate some viewers and gain more help and support for the horses and rescue(s).

You bought a good group of equines this rescue. Two needing immediate euthanasia. and many at different stages of possible rehabilitation. My favorite will always be the draught horses. I truly wish I had the facilities to adopt the blind mare. You folks are all just precious. May God bless each of you.🐎✌💐👍🐴♥️

Just love Elija, "no fingers broken" . And Garrik, soo nice to see him. Good to see you Garrik. Im soo happy to see that you rescues help each other to. It gives me hope. Im crying for that poor TWH and I think Big lick should be forbidden! You all are the best team. Bless you all.

We need to be kinder to our fellow creatures.

It’s so incredibly heartwarming to watch all that you do‼️ Horses are so precious and Blessed to have you in this world, no matter how sick they are at first sight. ❤❤❤❤❤

Nothing nice can be said about the big lick, but not to have the decency of humanely euthanizing a horse after you destroy it.

Lovely to see Garrick!

We miss Dr.Nancy just as much as you guys do……. The horses would surely miss her TLC if they had met her. Come home Doc Nancy. I believe your dentistry class lasts 3 weeks?? ❤

Thank you for giving the last act of kindness to those who need it. You are angels of mercy.💙

Very nice big stalls, your rescue and all of you are amazing👍😄

While it is very sad to see that you had to give to the last act of kindness, I just thank God that you were able to, and they don’t suffer anymore! It’s amazing the horses that you are able to save!❤❤ I am totally in love with that blind draft horse! She is so beautiful, and it is a shame she was thrown away, just because she didn’t take. Anyway, what you do is really appreciated! Your whole team is so absolutely wonderful.❤ Take care and many blessings!

Just want to take a moment to admire the stunning efford your (financial) supporters have and the length they go to help you and the horses. True Horse Heroes they are!

Poor horse that was tied without water and foundered. Id be angry too… horrible cruelty… thank you for getting the horse to the shelter… it’s so heartbreaking to see so many horses in such poor shape. The abuse of big lick is horrific… so sad… thank you so much keith for driving that hurt but beautiful soul to the vet by himself…

🤣 I love Jason's Hard Sell for Stable Hand position!!! LOL ~ also loved Tawnee's pun about being a Stable Person.

Seeing Elijah and Garrick in an episode is always a pleasure! But ah, that poor Big Lick stallion. Such a gorgeous, gentle creature...I am glad HP got him and he was given lots of love, pain meds and treats before crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Wonderful to see the new truck as well, GO TEAM! And my heart always SOARS when they are released to pasture after intake. You can SEE them GLOW UP almost instantly, the RELIEF and JOY is that obvious.

That big blind draft seems so sweet. I hope she gets a nice home.

So grateful that folks have stepped forward and that there is now a new truck to replace Big Red. Thank you to everyone, and this includes those who donated, for doing God's work. For those that don't believe that there is evil in this world, if you can't see the evil done to the Big Lick horses, I don't know what to tell you.

Amazing Rescue and I totally LOVE the teamwork guys. It's all about the horses!!!❤

I have to say Kory is one of my favorites and he is AWESOME with the animals Tawny is a wealth of knowledge simply AMAZING LOVE HORSE PLUS

Oh my... the big lick horse has me in tears. I'm so thankful for HPHS and the wonderful work that you do for all of these precious animals who are need of so much TLC

Awesome episode 👌. Sad about the big lick horse... poor baby, now he suffers no more. Good to see Garret again. So nice to see all the horse's running free in the pasture at the end of the episode 🥰

That blind Belgian mare looks so incredibly sweet

Some of these skeletal injuries should be preserved and used in a teaching school.

That poor horse. Nasty owner.

Such a beautiful boy. So sorry.

Right, it takes a LOT of time, patience and hard work from all of you! May God bless you all for what you do. These animals need you so much, it’s a love that doesn’t get near the appreciation or gratitude that it deserves! ❤🙏🏽👱🏻‍♀️🌹

Tawnee, "a great team" is the biggest understatement of the century!!!❤Robin

Whoever had that horse should never have a horse. Something really wrong with how that horse was cared for over a period of time. All that is wrong did not happen over night.

Thank you SO MUCH to ALL of you for what you do for these babies!!❤

How can people not treat their horses when compassion and love ! They are beautiful animals and if you can’t afford their care you shouldn’t ever have one , they are expensive and you need to understand that they need care always! I would hate to see how they treat their children and or other pets

good to see garrick

Those horses being let loose into the field was amazing it's like they couldn't believe it. Thank you for all your very hard work, both emotional as well as physical. Bless you all. ❤

That poor "aggressive" horse from the old lady. At least he ended up at Horse Plus!

Poor girl needs a good home. She probably wants her partner

Thank you all for what you do for these horses & the other animals. God bless you all.

I’m laughing as you all shovel out stalls-how I would LOVE to have a truckload of that wonderful green stuff land near my garden!

Thank you for all do guys do for the animals!

I cannot praise your group enough - I learn so much from watching your channel and try to share it with as many as I can. I am SO Grateful for each and every one of you. HPHS is embedded in my heart

Love seeing them in the pasture!!

Great to see Garrick!!

When will Dr Nancy be back? Hope she accomplishes the advanced training with flying colors.

Nice to see Garrick again! He's a good guy! John and his chickens! Hilarious! When dealing with pigs, using boards do work the best! If they are show pigs or pets! Teamwork is the best! Hope Horse Humane plus gets another David to be a stable hand! He was awesome!

Your transparency is so great, you are make the tough best decisions for these beautiful animals. Thank you for stopping the suffering when others won’t. So cool everyone pitching in to cover stall cleaning.

I have fallen behind with the seasons, but specifically while watching the big lick rescues I always have hope of a happy ending BUT AGAIN another teary watch after another act of kindness. Thanks for being there

Now you need to name the trailer!!! Something like Gray Goose Express!!!

Hi Horse plus, You guys are truly angels on the ground. I came into the original video a bit later when it first came out and it was mentioned during that video that a horse had been taken to a vet already but i had not seen him. now i have seen him i am truly heart broken and angry. With the amount of humane society and horse rescue out there who can tell you the cold hard truth about how Big Lick horses are treated to become Big lick horses, why anyone can be that impervious to an animals suffering at the hands of repeat offenders of the inhumane treatment, the cruelty of these animals, just makes me so angry, i could scream long and hard. I wish we humans could inflict the same kind of cruelty, on the repeat offenders of such cruelty. It isn't looking very good for him but many many others are treated for the same injuries. the Vets that are still cutting tendons in anyway other than to provide comfort and to help a horse heal should have their license taken a way with a life time ban on treating any animal because if they can do that what else are they capable of with someone else's animals. The people with Big Lick Horses should have a lifetime ban on owning any animal and should spend time behind bars. Any owner who can do this kind of damage to a horse should not be allowed to own an animal for a life time I don't mean like a prison time i mean until he or she dies. What the hell is the Texas government thinking about allowing this kind of abuse towards an animal continue. Why is it that other states are seeing neglect and abuse as something that cannot continue and seeing horses as a pet not as a farm animal or stock animals i think is the actual term used. It breaks my heart to see animals suffering but if there is anything that can be done for these animals it has to happen on a Government level and reign down the worst punishment available to humanely deal with the people who are inhumane to animals not just the people who own horses but also the people who do this for a living and make money off of cruelty should have their assets seized as well. I cried when i saw that horse laying down. he has such a kind face even after the way he was treated to trust you to give him help, is remarkable. Poor baby. Please give us an update on him as soon as you can. God bless him and i will pray for the horse. Even though it is not looking good for him. It is frustrating how people can continually do this kind of abuse, and still profit from it makes me even more angry. I wouldn't surprise me if that poor horse died on the way to the Vets.

I’m moving to TN soon. I hope I can come volunteer & be of some help for you & these horses!❤

What a video! Again, the emotions run HIGH. But, what YOU ALL DO so quickly, efficiently and so well makes it easier on the eye and heart. Watching those poppets run off in the grass, I agree wholeheartedly Tawnee, is THEEEEEeeeeee best part. I also love seeing the trucks arriving back from 2.5/3 hours on the road from the auction premises. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to be the Stable Hand. My dream come true. Would live under a tree with my 2 fur children just to do this - but ----- I am all the way south - really south!! Cape Town, South Africa. Seriously, my dream come true job. I just keep on dreaming though. Thank you all. YOU ARE AWESOME and YOU ALL R.O.C.K xx

Great episode!! Many hands do make light work!!

Keith you have a beautiful soul,bless you

Been watching your show today and I just could not stop crying. Thank you so much for all your selfless dedication.❤

Bidenomics has effected the donations . Sadly most of us are struggling just to make it . On another note , thank God , Horse Plus , and Garrick for giving that poor horse a new life ! And what a shame that Garrick has gone to haying when his talents were amazing as a Farrier . The horses love him !

Evening y'all. Hope everyone is doing well. ❤ 🐎

Hi Garrick!!!!🙋‍♀️❤ It's so good to see you again! I'm glad you're doing good

The big lick is really horrendous for horses.Heartbreaking to see the continuous suffering of horses. Thank you for everything you and team do..love ❤️ you Tawnee.

I am new to your channel and seeing what people do to these majestic animals breaks my heart. God bless all of you for the love and kindness you show your rescue animals. You are truly amazing and I thank all of you for the wonderful work that you do to help these poor abused animals live a better life. Helping them to learn what love and kindness means and that not all people are cruel is truly special. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the amazing work you do! Much love from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!❤🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴