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Tag Archives: Horse Heaven
Farewell to Johnn Newton Ballentine
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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Tagged Ballentine's Horse Heaven, Horse Heaven, Johnn Ballentine, Obituary
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Horses Do Lie Down
In the middle of June the weather started to heat up, so riding became either an early morning or late afternoon activity. One morning, around 8:00, Emma and I were at Horse Heaven. The horses were still in the barn … Continue reading
Pepper’s Rescue
Connie owned several horses over the years. In 1999 her loyal Tennessee Walker, Ruth, died. Connie bought a 15 year old Quarter Horse named Sally. She wanted her vet, Robin, to check over the horse. The woman selling Sally refused … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballentine's Horse Heaven, drugged horse, Endless Mountains, horse dealers, horse death, Horse Heaven, horse racing, horse registration, horse rescue, horse slaughter, horseback riding, horses, old horse, pacer, registration tattoo, rescued Standardbred, The Harness Horse Retirement & Youth Association, US Trotting Association
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The History of Horse Heaven
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
Johnn and the Horses
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