Horse Lovers Summit 2026 Speakers

Tammy Bailey Patton

Born and raised in Kentucky, Tammy Patton was destined to love horses. She began barrel racing at a young age and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture specializing in Animal Health. After college, Tammy spent more than 20 years traveling as part of a military family before settling outside of Kansas City.

In 2026, when Tammy fulfilled her youngest child’s dream of owning a horse, she never imagined that decision would lead her into a devastating journey as a victim of horse theft. What followed was a six-month ordeal marked by deception, relentless searching, and ultimately a hard-won recovery that changed her life—and her mission.

At the Horse Lovers Summit Seminars, Tammy will share:

• How she became the victim of horse theft

• How the perpetrator manipulated and misled her for six months

• The steps she took to locate and recover her horse

• The condition her horse was in when she was finally found

• Why an arrest has still not been made

• What she is doing to prevent others from being victimized

• Why horse owners must unite to push for stronger laws, including eliminating jurisdictional barriers

Tammy’s story is one of heartbreak, determination, and the urgent need for change. Her session will educate, empower, and inspire horse owners to better protect their horses—and to stand together in the fight against equine theft.