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The History of Horse Heaven

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Pat Miran

Johnn and Connie lived in town in a house on a tree lined street with cement sidewalks, and neighbors within shouting distance. Town was fine but they were dreaming of a place in the country. In 1984, the old Collins … Continue reading →

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Paul and the NYC Carriage Horses

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Pat Miran

Tuesday we were headed for MoMA on 53rd Street in Manhattan. When we arrived the museum doors were locked. Odd we thought as most museums are closed on Monday. What to do? We walked up the Avenue of the Americas … Continue reading →

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Riding with Marilyn and Sam

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Pat Miran

Marilyn bought Sam from a cowboy who for relaxation rode up into the hills with a six-pack of beer. But what he really enjoyed was team penning. Team penning is a western riding event that gives a team of three … Continue reading →

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Johnn and the Horses

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Pat Miran

Johnn and Connie own Ballentine’s Horse Heaven on Murry Street in Athens Township in Pennsylvania. The stable is nestled in the Endless Mountains not far from Roundtop Park. It is rare that I don’t see Johnn when I go up … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Ride

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Pat Miran

Mother’s Day 2011 was a beautiful spring day with sunny skies and balmy weather. A lot of rain had fallen in the past few weeks, and it was nice to have a day with clear skies. All the rain has … Continue reading →

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Endless Mountains Draft Horse Club

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Pat Miran

It was early in the day when I drove up route 34 to see draft horses plowing a field just outside Lockwood, NY. The Endless Mountains Draft Horse Club host Plow Days every year in the spring. The club is … Continue reading →

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The Goat

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Pat Miran

Marilyn and I first saw the miniature goat last fall when the trees were ablaze with color. On our way back to the barn, we rode down Weaver Road past the Slocum farm. A small fat goat with long horns … Continue reading →

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The Boy Scouts Camp at Roundtop

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Pat Miran

April 10, 2011 The sky was overcast but it was comfortably warm when Karen and I headed for the park. We packed our cameras in pouches and took pictures along the way. Into the park we trotted pass the pond … Continue reading →

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The End of Hunting Season – December 12, 2010

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Pat Miran

Karen and I saddled the horses and rode up to the park. The temperature was in the lower 30’s, and it was windy with overcast skies. In Pennsylvania there is no hunting on Sundays, and deer season was almost over … Continue reading →

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Snow Riding at Roundtop Park, PA

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Pat Miran

Winter 2010-2011 Snowstorm after snowstorm fell across our region of the Southern Tier all winter long, turning Round Top Park into a winter wonderland. I rode with Karen and Marilyn through fresh snow, deep snow, falling snow. Throughout the year, … Continue reading →

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