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Housesitting at Horse Heaven

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Pat Miran

Last weekend I found myself housesitting at Horse Heaven. As with any small stable or farm taking time off even for a day can prove difficult. After all, the daily routine of chores that must be done doesn’t allow much … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Johnn Newton Ballentine

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Pat Miran

For the last few years, Johnn experienced declining health issues. He passed away suddenly on the eve of October 5, 2022, at 79 years old. He left behind his wife of 45 years, Connie Kulsicavage Ballentine. Connie and Johnn were … Continue reading →

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Mares of Diomedes

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Pat Miran

The story of the Mares of Diomedes is part of a much larger Greek myth; the legend of Hercules. As with many myths there are different versions; so if this version isn’t the one you know and you would like … Continue reading →

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Sam Gives Up the Ghost

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Pat Miran

Sam, a Belgium, the oldest member of the herd came to Horse Heaven in December 2011 from a horse dealer in Monroeton, PA. Although upon his arrival, Sam experience bullying from the herd; within a few months he bonded with … Continue reading →

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Myrtle’s Final Hour

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Pat Miran

Rain, rain, rain and more rain..someone said to me the other day we’ve had rain constantly since February 2017. Of course there have been the sunny days with no rain, but not enough days without rain to dry out the … Continue reading →

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Clara Barton and Horseback Riding

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Pat Miran

Clara Barton, the youngest of five children, born to Captain Stephen Barton and his wife Sarah on Christmas day 1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts. At the time of her birth, her siblings ranged in age from 17 to 11 years old, … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Gene Fletcher

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Pat Miran

Spring of 2013, Gene Fletcher retired as farrier due to health reasons. From that point on, he struggled with disability; in and out of the hospital and finally succumbed to cancer June 2, 2018. He was 38 years old and … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ N Stables Update

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Pat Miran

I first met Monty and Nancy in November of 2014 on a trail ride through Round Top Park. At that time, they had just purchased the old Round Top Stables and had big plans to turn the place around and … Continue reading →

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Pinhooking, Racehorses, and Hannah Hooton

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Pat Miran

Horse racing is a business, sport and a passion. Thoroughbred horse racing consists of many practices and terms; pinhooking in particular is a common strategy. The basic idea is to purchase a thoroughbred foal at auction and sell the horse … Continue reading →

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Deb Twigg and SRAC in Waverly NY

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Pat Miran

A few days ago, I received a call from an old friend; Deb Twigg. She had found on eBay a brass doorknocker in the shape of a horse’s head and thought of me. Deb invited me down to Crooked River … Continue reading →

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