LEXINGTON, Ky (June 6, 2012 – Originally released May 18, 2012) – The recent ABC Nightline segment on the abuse of Tennessee Walking Horses demonstrates once again why the National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) was established and why NWHA continues to play a vital role in the TWH industry.  We are committed to stop soring and abuse of our great horses. Abusive practices such as those highlighted on the Nightline segment are not tolerated in our organization.  We fight daily to ensure that horses are treated kindly and with great respect.  NWHA is the answer to this horrible tradition.

Since 1998, the National Walking Horse Association has been promoting the general welfare of and serving as an advocate for the Walking Horse against abusive and inhumane treatment.  As a USDA certified HIO, NWHA has adopted and enforced the highest level of penalties for HPA violators, adopted “no tolerance” for soring practices, and has a mandatory requirement that all DQP’s, Judges, and Board of Directors members have no violations of the HPA.

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