Ron Hevener

Ron Hevener (born Ronald Lee Hevener; 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. 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:

He is a contributor to publications for animal lovers, including the magazine, ShowSight. In an interview, he says: "Your life is a movie...and you write the script. On With The Show!"[1] 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]

In May 2015, Hevener had 29 Arabian horses 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.[8]

References
  1. Lee and J.J. MacFadden (2008-12-28). "Fate Of The Stallion'". Herald Courier. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. 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. Archived from the original on 2007-08-14. 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. Center, WACH Fox News (2015-05-19). "29 horses seized from St. Matthews farm". WACH. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
  8. wistv.com, Courtesy. "St. Matthews man convicted in animal case". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 2018-02-28.


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