A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was a milestone in the effort to end the “soring” of Tennessee walking horses and related breeds. The Humane Society ...

Marty Irby is the executive director at Animal Wellness Action in Washington, D.C., and past president of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. In June, a key U.S. House ...

Tennessee Walking Horses (“TWHs”) are a very popular breed in Nevada County and across the country. Renowned for their kind dispositions and smooth, gliding gaits, known as the “flat walk” or “running ...

Researchers are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed diversity.

This story is about Rock-a-Bye Lady, a Tennessee Walking Horse I’ve known about for years, but never saw perform. A half-century after her untimely death, this magnificent creature has been inducted ...

In Shelbyville, Tenn., the Tennessee walking horse is an icon and a way of life. For 10 nights in August, thousands of fans cheer from their box seats as well-manicured horses prance around a dirt ...