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California Group sues TWHBEA

Pat Raia January 18, 2014

The group says TWHBEA is violating law by making them to travel to remove a board of directors member.

California Owners, TWHBEA Grapple over Vote

Pat Raia January 8, 2014

The TWHBEA members contend the association is forcing them to travel in order to remove a director.

Wheelon, Three Others Plead Not Guilty to Charges

Pat Raia December 11, 2013

The Tennessee Walking Horse trainer pleaded not guilty to cruelty charges for allegedly soring horses.

Grand Jury Indicts Horse Trainer Wheelon, Three Others

Pat Raia December 6, 2013

Wheelon is free on bond after a jury indicted him on animal cruelty counts for allegedly soring horses.

U.S. House Subcommittee Hears Anti-Soring Bill Testimony

Pat Raia November 15, 2013

A U.S. House subcommittee heard from both sides of the soring issue during hearings on HR 1518.

Program Recognizes Humanely Trained Tennessee Walking Horses

Edited Press Release September 5, 2013

The award program is part of The HSUS? efforts to help end the practice of horse soring.

Soring Charges Against Trainer Wheelon Dismissed

Pat Raia August 20, 2013

The charges against a Tennessee horse trainer were dropped, but the case could still be far from over.

Legislation to Eliminate Soring Introduced in Senate

Edited Press Release August 1, 2013

There are now bills in both the U.S. House and Senate to amend the HPA to eliminate soring.

McConnell Pleads Guilty to State Charges

Pat Raia July 11, 2013

McConnell has pleaded guilty to 12 of the misdemeanor animal cruelty against him.

Tennessee Soring Case Expands

Pat Raia June 10, 2013

Authorities arrested two men who allegedly worked with sored horses at Larry Wheelon’s training barn.

TWHBEA President Backs Anti-Soring Bill

Pat Raia May 30, 2013

The bill would forbid the use of action devices and increase penalties for anyone convicted of soring horses.

Wheelon to Vacate Leased Blount County Barn

Pat Raia May 14, 2013

Trainer Larry Wheelon, accused of soring horses, has until June 10 to vacate the Tenessee barn he leases.

Wheelon Suspended Amid Soring Charges

Pat Raia May 2, 2013

The license of a Tennessee Walking Horse trainer accused of soring horses has been suspended.

Tennessee Horse Trainer Charged in Soring Case

Pat Raia April 26, 2013

Trainer Larry Wheelon is free on bond after being arrested for allegedly soring 19 horses at his farm.

NM Attorney General Sues to Halt Horse Slaughter Plant

House Bill would Amend Horse Protection Act

Pat Raia April 15, 2013

The bill would amend the Horse Protection Act by imposing stiffer penalties on anyone who sores a horse.

Tennessee Grand Jury Indicts McConnell for Horse Soring

Pat Raia April 3, 2013

The grand jury indicted McConnell on more than 20 counts of animal cruelty in connection with horse soring.

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