A horse named Pride is now living out his days in peace after being rescued from the cruel “Walking Show” industry in Tennessee.
The horse was rescued by the Humane Society of the United States after suffering for several years.
The poor horse was kicked, neglected, abused, and forced to perform “Big Lick” for show.
Big Lick is performed by horses who lift their legs high in a strut. From the outside, it may look innocent, but the methods they use to make the horses walk that way are far from kind.
It’s common practice for owners to use “soring” to intentionally inflict pain on the horses to encourage them to lift their legs higher. According to the Humane Society, soring involves the use of “a variety of gruesome techniques, including caustic chemicals that burn the horse’s flesh, chains and heavy, stacked horseshoes” to encourage the artificial “Big Lick” gait.
All of the pain and suffering they inflict on the horses is all for the sake of a ribbon. It’s inexcusable and it’s likely that Pride will never forget the suffering he experienced in the walking show industry.
However, his life has completely turned around since being rescued by the Humane Society. His handlers were prosecuted and Pride was transported to the Black Beauty Ranch in Texas where he can live out the rest of his days freely.
At his new home, Pride has plenty of space to roam freely and interact with other horses. All of his needs are being met and he receives the compassion and kindness that he never knew before.
Watch the video below:
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Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog
