Knock Out's First foal

Knock Out has had his first baby boy!!!!! Liz Malinowski's mare, Cavalier's Shadow Dancer, delivered a beautiful grey? colt on June 26th during a lightning storm. His barn name will depict the time of his arrival, Stormy. Mother and baby are doing well. Pictures to follow soon.

Jessy's (Rico's) new Owner

                  
Jose and Amy Santiago came out on a blustery Spring day to play with Rico Suave' (Jessy) before taking him home to Oelwein, IA. Jose and Rico were having so much fun that wife, Amy had to join in the fun by riding Dreamer, the Bit of Heaven's owners personal horse. Tho windy and chilly a good time was had by all. We at 'Bit of Heaven' know that Rico has gone to an awesome home and will be well loved. Congratulations to them all!!

Cornbelt Fall Classic 2009 - 2yr Old Futurity Winner!

                  
- photos by Gary Good
CONGRATULATIONS MONTY BEARD on a fine win 2 years in a row on a Prides Gold Profile Filly, Coined Carbonessa, trained by Buck Ron Walking Horses, Milan Illinois. Although "Prides Gold Profile" is sadly no longer with us we do have his outstanding grandson standing at Stud - Knock Out

Quad Cities All Breed Show August 2009

Dreamin and Abby attended the Quad Cities All breed Show in August 2009. This was the first time for both horses to show and they truly did it in Bit of Heaven style. Showing a calm acceptance of other horses and all the goings on. Both horses were in 4 classes each with both taking home ribbons in one of their classes. Not bad for first time out. Dreamin and I brought home a 2nd place and Nickie and Abby brought home a 3rd.

The Amana Trail Ride

All I can say is that Bit of Heaven Ranch was well represented at the trail ride in the Amana's the weekend of May 20, 2005 with eight beautiful walking horses. Most of which were bred here at The Ranch. We all had a great time enjoying each others company going for long rides, the dance Saturday night, and especially the FOOD. I think our little group had a good time and are planning on making this a annual event if not bi-annually with their other ride in September.

Here are some of the pictures around our campsite including a picture of our guide Jess on his horse "Paint". He was good natured about having to trot for five hours to keep up with us at "our" walk. We hope to have him next year for this event and we will bring along a glide ride for him to enjoy so he will be able to sit down after the ride. There are also pictures of us at the dance, with Fay (Robin's mom) trying to learn a line dance.

Hope to see you on the next ride!

Charmed with Carl in his Civil War Uniform

Charmed is enjoying "playing games" with new owner Rev Carl Fulk. Rev Carl has said that "Charmed was made for "this" (indicating the re-enactments), she hasn't spooked at the cannon fire or from me firing a gun off her. She is a real trooper."

Charmed and Surprise riding in the parade at the Clarence Lincoln Highway Festival on 7-31-04.

Both girls did great considering it was their first parade. I rode Charmed, and Nickie, my daughter rode Surprise. The parade route went right pass the nursing home where I work and the residents enjoyed seeing "their" nurse riding one of her horses in the parade.

Dreamer, Dude, and Night Fire took a visit at the Clarence Nursing Home where I work.

It was a rainy day in June, but most of the residents, were not deterred, they came outside to visit with the horses. Fun was had by all, with a promise by me that I would bring the horses back another day when the weather was nicer.

Surprise at the Jackson County Fair 7-29-04

Surprise is coming along nicely under Nickie's directions. She and Nickie had a great day at the 4-H fair in Maquoketa, IA. Surprise unfortunately did not place in any of her classes (hard to compete against Quarter Horses) this year, but Nickie and her had lots of fun.

Night Fire at the Jackson County Fair 7-29-04:

This was Night Fires first show and she did really well for Nickie in the Halter Class for Ponies 54" or smaller. Night Fire took third place in her class. Congratulations to both Nickie and Night Fire for a job well done!

Haley with new owner Rev. Ralph Gaines:

Rev. Gaines riding Haley for the second time and as he says "And loving it!" They both seem to be getting along real well. Rev. Gaines told me that he hopes to put Haley in some shows next year because "she is sooo beautiful!" Congratulations to Rev Gaines on his new purchase and good luck in the future with her.

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