Ron Hevener

Ron Hevener (born Ronald Lee Hevener on November 16, 1950) is an American designer and novelist specializing in animals and the people who love them. Hevener began his career making clay souvenirs, telling stories and painting pictures for tourists at farmers' markets in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His work as an artist is collected world-wide. His monthly illustrated column, "On With The Show!" is enjoyed by more than a million readers with, as he puts it, "Animal Magnetism". He is a popular guest on radio and TV programs as well as a public speaker specializing in the adventures, drama and lifestyle of animal lovers. Hevener is active in horse shows, dog shows and horse racing internationally.

In the early 1970s, Hevener studied at the North Museum of Natural History, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His memberships since then include the following organizations:

Hevener owns one of the oldest dog show kennels in the U.S. ("Lochranza," specializing in Collies since the early 1940s). His dog "Kane" (Ch. Amberlyn's Bright Tribute) was featured in his popular novel The Blue Ribbon and the TV documentary Almost Perfect.

His interest in Arabian horses goes back to the early days of Delaware Park, now one of the leading Arabian racetracks in the US. His stallion "Nahgua" (Nugui El Khamsin) was one of the first Arabians to race at Delaware Park and inspired Hevener's novel, Fate of the Stallion, which sold out its first printing. The making of the novel was developed into a documentary film and Hevener joined forces with Nicker Communications for its international television broadcast. Hevener owns one of the oldest breeding programs of Arabian horses in the United States (Selket Arabians).

Along with horses and show dogs, Hevener's interest in Greyhounds started with the adoption of a retired racer and led to a full-fledged racing kennel inspiring his novel, "High Stakes." He has owned and taken good care of sons and daughters of major Greyhound bloodlines from the US, UK, Ireland and Australia. Along with others rolling up their sleeves and working to make the sport of Greyhound racing better in every way, Hevener was a co-founder of The Greyhound Racing Association of America. His controversial novel "High Stakes" is set in the sport of Greyhound racing and takes the issue of animal welfare vs. animal rights head-on.

As a recording artist, Hevener has performed over 100 songs for producers and labels in the Philadelphia market. He has recorded for labels such as Coffee And Cream Music; RMB Music; Caprice International; Sandstone Hill Records; CareSounds and Pennywood Press. He has worked with producers such as Col. John Hunt, Bolden Abrams, Jr, Ross Care, Joey Welz and Maxine Bochnia. His songs have reached the Top Fifty on radio and Top Five on the dance charts. Following the success of songs like "I Wish You Love" . . . "Sweet Lover" . . . "Come Up & See Me (The Mae West Song)" . . . "If I Let Myself Go" and "The One To Say Good-Bye" Mr. Hevener stepped back and chose to write and record only movie themes. His most recent release, the title song for the film "Fate of the Stallion" was arranged by Spanish composer David Giro' ("Mystery of the Nile") and is, perhaps, his most favorite of all. "Of everything I've recorded, this song is the truest to my heart, my beliefs about life, and to my own personal nature. Maybe I'm just a late bloomer!" he laughs. The song is "Never Let Me Go."

Every month, Hevener's column, editorials and essays inspire a loyal following of more than a million and a half readers. He is a regular contributor to many publications for animal lovers including the popular magazine, ShowSight, where he writes for readers coping in today's complicated world. "Your life is a movie," he says, "and you write the script. On With The Show!"[1] Hevener's output currently includes collectible figurines, paintings and TV films inspired by his stories. His novels include Fate of the Stallion,[2]The Blue Ribbon and High Stakes.[3] Fate of the Stallion was made into a documentary film in 2008.[4][5]

Hevener is from Lancaster County[6] where his studio was named an official tourist attraction of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

In May of 2015, Hevener had 29 Arabian horses, 3 dogs and 2 cats seized and he has twice been arrested for ill treatment of animals.[7] He was convicted January 19, 2016 on 5 counts of ill treatment of animals which included 2 felonies. He was not present. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. All animals are now able to be placed in permanent, caring homes. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Lee and J.J. MacFadden (2008-12-28). "Fate Of The Stallion'". Herald Courier. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ↑ "Author/Artist Ron Hevener Talks Horses". Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  3. ↑ Staff (2006-05-26). "22-Year-Old Arabian Race Horse Claims 'Triple Crown'". Huntington News. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  4. ↑ Staff (2008-05-20). "Novelist/Artist/Horseman/Filmmaker Ron Hevener Launches New Website". Huntington News. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  5. ↑ "Ron Hevener Horse Film Premieres on Nicker Network TV". Huntington News. 2008-06-06. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  6. ↑ HNN Staff (2006-11-26). "Arabian Stallion That Inspired Ron Hevener Novel Dies at Age of 23". Huntington News. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  7. ↑ http://www.wach.com/news/story.aspx?id=1206486#.VWRzpk9Viko
  8. ↑ http://thetandd.com/news/st-matthews-man-convicted-in-animal-case/article_ed620a12-e581-528e-9e52-265de917894e.html
 7. Twenty nine horses seized... http://www.wach.com/news/story.aspx?id=12064868.

http://www.wistv.com/story/31011433/man-accused-of-ill-treating-animals-fails-to-show-for-trial-convicted-by-judge

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