Experience, Dedication and Passion Caring for Retired Horses
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”
With over 100 years of combined equine experience, the principals of Southern Paradise Horse Retirement possess the knowledge and dedication necessary to ensure their retired equine residents experience the paradise they deserve. Neal Bass, Nate Bass, Ben Bass and Bo Ingram an experienced horseman and trainer of Tennessee Walking Horses for pleasure and trail. Each of the four owners occupy various residences within the farm and routinely check on the horses throughout the day.
Also living on-site is Dr. Ashley Ingram of Pulaski, Tennessee, founder and owner of Tennessee Veterinary Reproductive Services and The Animal Clinic & Lodge at Ingram Farms. Dr. Ingram is a veterinarian known throughout Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama for her dedication to large and small animal care. She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 2010. She then attended the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2014. Dr. Ingram offers annual vaccinations, Coggins testing, and emergency veterinary care to the residents of Southern Paradise Horse Retirement Farm.
Joining the owners rank is Benjamin Bass, a fourth generation descendant of the Barlor Bass farm family. Benjamin grew up on this farm and now participates in the operations of the farm. Ben resides on the farm as well with his wife Hannah and their young daughter. This addition brings another seasoned horse enthusiast to strengthen our commitment to service.
Our families have always enjoyed horseback riding and keep 5 to 10 trail horses on the farm for personal pleasure riding. The realization of how unique our farm is in both size and atmosphere, began the discussion that our love for horses could blossom into an enjoyable way of life on the farm by sharing it with retired horses… and Southern Paradise Horse Retirement was born.
