Tag Archives: Ballentine’s Horse Heaven

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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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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Follow Up on Rabid Fox Attack and Sam’s Cancer

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Pat Miran

Time has a way of passing faster than one can believe. Last April, a Robin Rodgers, removed the mass of diseased cells. She felt there was a good chance the cancer would reappear. Johnn treated the eye with an ointment … Continue reading →

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Farewell Murray Creek Riders

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Pat Miran

By May all the Murray Creek Riders had left Ballentine’s Horse Heaven, except for me. There were numerous reasons that they left; training, internships or new horizons. The barn was quiet as the days grew longer. Then in June came … Continue reading →

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Barn Cats at Ballentine’s Horse Heaven

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Pat Miran

Cars and trucks travel too fast past the barn. A few weeks ago, Chloe, a feral black and white cat, was hit by a car and left in the ditch alongside the road.

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Gene Fletcher visits Ballentine’s Horse Heaven

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Pat Miran

By the time I pulled my car in front of the barn, Hunters for Healing,” said Gene. “I’ve never heard of them,” I said. “They take disabled veterans out hunting to help them heal spiritually. They also provide hunting and … Continue reading →

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Karen Sykas’s Experiences with Horses

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Pat Miran

Watchung Stables, located within the Reservation and owned by the county since 1933, has provided an opportunity for all people to learn how to ride, improve equestrian skills or simply enjoy the 26 miles of bridle trails which wander through … Continue reading →

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Snow Ride

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Pat Miran

Video by Anne Louise MacDonald at Hug A Horse Farm Karen and Marilyn last year, while it snowed and after it snowed. Sometimes, I rode alone, just Pepper and me. But the weather has been warmer this year; January with … Continue reading →

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CJ Treks Alone

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Pat Miran

Why would a horse, a fairly intelligent animal, want to carry a person around to places consider dangerous in his eyes? Probably not, however, after some persuasion that is just what horses do for us. If you think about it … Continue reading →

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Johnn’s New Horse – Sam

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Pat Miran

Connie sat in front of her computer screen browsing Craigslist when she hit upon an ad showing a Belgium horse for sale.’Humm’, she thought ‘Johnn loves Belgiums’. As a lark she printed out the ad. That evening, she handed the … Continue reading →

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