In 1990, Heather met her soulmate, Johnny McKeehan and after one trailride on a Tennessee Walker, the two became hooked.  Shortly thereafter, Heather's lifetime dream came true when the two began showing this beautiful breed.

Very early on it became clear that this union was a natural.  Heather's first champion was her 5 time undefeated state champion walker Dominique Josephine and Johnny's was his 7 time state champion, Rock-a-Billy-Babe.

In October of 1996, Johnny came home with an early Christmas present for Heather, namely "Wee Willie" - a 6 month old mini paint.  While "Willie" doesn't show, he will always have a home at Spotted Haven as the farm mascot.

In November 1996, Heather & Johnny became one in a fairytale wedding as crowds lined the streets to watch as they rode on horseback along the scenic downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. 

In 1999, the couple moved to Hudson, Florida and created their own little heaven - naming it

Spotted Haven Walking Horse Farm.

Since that time, Heather & Johnny have had many equestrian experiences and events but none more heartbreaking than the loss of Rock-a-Billy-Babe's foal - Idol's Dream Catcher.  We had the honor or knowing this spirited little stallion from Nov. 25th 1999 to Sept. 16, 2001 and will always remember him with love.  We couldn't create a website about our champions without a page dedicated to the little champion that never was so you will find a memorial page to "Dreamcatcher"  here. 

Life has it's way of tempering the bad with the good however and this young couple were rewarded for believing in the impossible when they guided Rembrandt.com into winning the 2002 World Grand Championship Kegshod National Spotted Horse.  Read Rembrandt's incredible story here.