Helpful Links to Horse Sources

Healthy Horse and Pet Supplements

We are proud to be Independant Dynamite Marketing Distributors as Dynamite products provide THE HIGHEST quality vitamin and mineral supplements for all living creatures.  We use it here at Walking-After-Midnight Farm (formerly Bailey's BlackWidow Farm), on all our horses (and personal Dogs, Cats, Goats too), to reduce the risk of collic and to boost their immune system.  Within 3 months time we reduced our feed bill by over 1/2, increased the weight on all our horses, coats are noticeably healthier and horses are relaxed and bright eyed.  No wonder Dynamite provides a money back guarantee as their products are the finest available.

To go to my Dynamite Website, please select this link https://www.dynamitemarketing.com/melissabailey

Horse Associations

American Horse Council
Organized in 1969, the AHC has been promoting and protecting the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry it on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day. The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.

Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders & Exhibitor's Assoc. (SSHBEA)
The SSHBEA is a non-profit, member-owned breed registry established in 1985 to promote one of America's most beautiful and versatile horses - the spotted saddle horse.

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA)
Headquarters in Lewisburg, Tennessee, the TWHBEA is the oldest and most prestigious organization devoted to the promotion of the breed.

Walking-horse.com

See lots more Tennessee Walking Horses for sale on this site. These horses are absolutely gorgeous! Walking-After-Midnight.com is a featured website on this site as well.

International Champagne Horse Registry
Identifying, defining, promoting and registering horses of Champagne color.

Champagne Horse Breeder's & Owners' Association
Non-profit incorporation dedicated to documenting and registering horses with the champagne gene, promoting knowledge of the gene, and promoting the horses that carry the gene.

National Walking Horse Association (NWHA)
Official Website of the NWHA. Nationwide group of Walking Horse owners, breeders, trainers, and enthusiasts working to maintain the standard of training and showing practices of the Tennessee Walking Horse.

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
The AAEP is the world's largest professional association of equine veterinarians. Its mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.

Animal Welfare Council (AWC)
Supports the use of animals in recreation, entertainment and sport. The AWC is dedicated to advancing the responsible and humane use of animals in these activities.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) promotes equine facilitated therapy and activity programs in the United States and Canada. Today NARHA represents a growing number of equine assisted therapies and activities, including recreational riding for individuals with disabilities, hippotherapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, driving, vaulting, competition and other therapeutic and educational interactions with horses. More than 30,000 individuals with disabilities are served each year through NARHA programs.

The Pleasure Walking Horse Association of Tennessee (PWHAT)
Assoc dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the flat-shod Tennessee Walking Horse.

American Riding Instructors Association
Established in 1984 to help promote safe, knowledgeable horse riding instruction. Home of the nationally recognized

American Riding Instructor Certification Program (ARICP).

Horse Veterinarians

Mountain View Equine Hospital (1540)377-5700 or 1(866)905-5700 is a full service medical & surgical hospital. The most advanced equine practice in the Valley! IRAP, Stem Cell and PRP Therapy available and new affordable MRI scans. www.mveh.com  

This hospital saved my horses life.  I highly recommend them!!!!  Melissa Bailey

 

Even though I moved to Virginia from Tennessee 6 years ago, I still call Dr. Baker almost daily.  (God Bless Him). 

Dr. Randy Baker, DVM.  He is the Walking Hore Trainers Assc. vet and everybody who is anybodies vet in Tennessee.  if you have Walking Horse health issues, or any horse health issues, he is the source. 

And, he also breeds the best Jack Russell's in the southeast.  Jack Russell Terriers - AKC Reg.  

See Dr. Bakers web page:  http://www.farmingtonequine.com/first.html   (931)359-7393       Melissa Bailey

Horse Trainers

Emmanuel Equine Facility
Virginia’s most patient, talented and kind horse trainers. Professional horse trainer for 17 years, certified by American Riding Instructors Association in Hunt Seat, Stock Seat, and Stable Management. Training of Andalusians, Quarter Horses, Arabians, Appaloosas, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Mustangs. Disciplines conducted: imprinting, starting under saddle, Hunter pleasure, Western Pleasure, Halter, Showmanship, Trail, and Racking.

The Unicorn Foundation is a non profit organization for the promotion of animal cognition studies and the use of good behavior analysis and modification techniques. Animals that assist intelligently with their own training and behavior modification are happier and work as well adjusted colleagues in any endeavor! Find out more about our programs by visiting our website at www.unicornfoundation.org. We have programs for trainers as well as offering help for owners whose animals aren't as cooperative as they could be. DressagingTheUnicorn@cox.net

Marty Lowe doesn't have a web page, but he's my friend and one of my most trusted horse trainers. He has been training Tennessee Walking Horses and Spotted Saddle Horses for trail pleasure, (only), no show ring stuff, for at least 20 years and has been starting colts using natural horsemanship methods for Melissa and Charlie Bailey for 10 years. We love the results we get from horses broke out by Marty. He's a hard worker and he's got talent and ethics. He and his family live in Cornersville, Tn. and his phone is (931)293-2441. If you want your horse to become a real trail horse with a natural smooth gait, you couldn't do any better than Marty.

Bud Tucker also trains our horses for us in Lewisburg, Tn. He and his partner David Cashion have talent and patience and know how to start your colt (gently) and put real trail miles on your horse. I am delighted with the colts Bud and David have trained for us and we will be sure to keep colts with them as long as we are in the horse business. Call Bud and David at (931)334-1987 and tell them Melissa sent you! (Don't think these guys have a web page either but they are Tennessee finest!)

Horse Services

Pet ID Tags
High quality, durable, custom engraved Pet ID Tags, Dog ID Tags, Cat ID Tags.

Pet DNA Services of AZ
Providing DNA testing for equine colors, diagnostic test for Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (found in some lines of Quarter Horses), Tobiano (including homozygosity), Letal White overo, Sabino-1 (SB1), Red Factor/ Black (including homozygosity), Agouti, Cream Dilution.

Animal Genetics, Inc.
Recognized leader in DNA analysis for animals. Genetic testing: Lethal White Overo (LWO), Red Factor, Tobiano, HYPP, Agouti (Bay/Black), Cream Dilution, Sabino 1 (SB1).

B&J Sunshine Ranch and Horse Transport
The very best in safe, conscientious, and clean horse transport for your precious one.

Horse Equipment and Tack

Knotheads Horse Tack

At Knotheads they use the highest quality polyester and nylon rope, for strength and UV protection, on the market from Sams on Technologies and New England Rope manufacturers.

Supplements

We use two fabulous probiotic supplements that we think every horse owner should have on hand. One is an electrolyte paste with the probiotics, the other is the probiotic paste. To learn more about this and other valuable products that Carole and Roger Staton sell please click on www.jeffersequine.com and type in CRS GOLD. The product picture will come up. I never let my barn fridge run out of CRS Equine Gold probiotic or electrolyte paste and if I had a sane amount of horses I'd feed the probiotic powder daily too.

Horse Events

Equine Affaire
The nation's premiere equine exposition & equestrian gathering.

TWHBEA
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association upcoming events.

Horse Links

Transferal of Ownership (TWHBEA)

Coat Color Calculator

Bucksnort www.Bucksnorttrailride.com Linda and Tony Baker run the best darn trail ride we've ever been too (west of Nashville off I40 about an hour). This is where Melissa and Brenda run away to several times a year to ride horses!!!! And this is what it’s all about folks. Riding horses and there is not a more fun place to ride then Bucksnort Tennessee. It's where God goes when she goes on vacation!

Homeless Pets

Animal Shelter Fayetteville/Lincoln County TN.

This is the Animal Shelter where I was the web master. Please go to this site and tell ALL YOUR friends! Animals are dying for you to go there. Literally. So please - check out these homeless pets. (931)433-3726 or email critters@ainweb.neT

Winchester S.P.C.A.

This shelter needs your support too. Visit their website to see all the wonderful companions they have waiting to be adopted by you!

115 Featherbed Lane
  Winchester, Virginia 22601
  540-662-8616
  spca@winchesterspca.org

 

Horse Farms

Wild Wind Farm
Rambling Rooster, Homozygous Tobiano Stallion

Laurindle Stable
WGC bred stallions, Tennessee Walker, Golden Palomino Stallion, broodmares.

Farmington Equine and AKC Reg. Jack Russell Terrier Kennel
Produces quality Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, and Parson Russell Terriers

Southern Equine.com
Horses for sale located in the Southern states. Equine supplies, equestrian gear, horse property for sale, sell your horse online with video or slideshow ads.

Broken R Stables
Tennessee Walking Horses :: Perlino, Champagne, Blue Roan, Buckskin, and Greys. Show ring or trail riding horses. Gaited stallions, bred mares, young gaited horses for sale. Puppies: Jack Russell Terriers, Schipperkes, Yokshire Terriers, Maltese, West Highland Terriers, and Papiollons.

Legacy Spotted Walkers
Perlino Double Auouti Yearling Stallion, Tennessee Walking Horse Stallion, Palomino Tobiano Colt, Palomino and Buckskin foals. Black, Chestnut, and Bay mares, Champagne Tobiano Filly. For sale in Utah.

Dr. Judy More - Moore & Foust Farm
Classy and well bred Tennessee Walking Horses for trail or show

Brown Shop Road Farm
The definitive TWHBEA Stud Bud ’s Sterling Bullet (one of our favorite’s!)

Burnum Big Oak Farm
Jacks, Jennets, Mules and Draft Horses

Vacation Rentals

River House WV

River House is an original 1925 Sears Craftsman bungalow set above the sparkling Cacapon River. Its charming 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and spacious living areas can comfortably accommodate couples as well as parties of up to 8 people. You can have quiet walks in the country, bike rides, fishing, floating, rest in the gazebo, on the deck, or at the private river access.

Sites of Interest

Susan Lynne's Medium Link

When Susan talks, I listen.  She has surprised and inspired me and helped me focus on the things that are truly important in my life.  My life is VERY different (BETTER) today than it was 3 years ago when Susan first read for me because I listened and knew her words were the truth.