Bart Long

Bart Long, breeder of Shire horses in Bristol, TN, serves Sullivan County and the Tri-Cities near Johnson City. He is a member of the American Shire Horse Association and follows a health program that includes regular veterinary checks and soundness evaluations. With careful selection of bloodlines, he maintains horses known for solid conformation and a gentle temperament suited to farm work and pleasure riding.

His farm provides spacious stalls, covered paddocks, and natural shelters so that horses enjoy comfort in all seasons. Daily handling and early socialization are part of a routine that helps young Shire horses adapt to both farm life and human interaction. His horses thrive on a balanced diet from rotational grazing and supplementary grains vetted by his veterinarian. Several of his foals have been placed in therapeutic riding programs where their calm disposition makes a difference.