Jim McDonald Horsemanship

02/11/2025

Great photography! 🥰❤️
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Reading books daily brings many benefits, improving both intellectually and emotionally. Here are 10 reasons why you should read books every day:
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Reading daily is a positive habit that benefits your mental health and fosters personal growth.

01/13/2025

01/06/2025

Haven't seen this in a while!

12/17/2024

Horse first, always. 🐴 Buster & Sheryl McLaury - Horsemen and Clinicians

12/15/2024

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12/05/2024

Motivational Monday

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11/25/2024

Yep.

11/05/2024

There are so many little things that can make a big difference in our relationship with our horses

10/16/2024

10/15/2024

Relaxing trip to Chincoteague Va. Got to "see" the ponies

10/06/2024

Lucy and I are checking out the soy bean field!

10/05/2024

Hey? Where does Missy think she is going?

10/03/2024

Ladies First! The gentlemen are patiently waiting for the ladies to get a drink.

10/02/2024

Lucy is coming along real nicely! Just heading back to the barn fro a trail ride!

09/16/2024

Lucy struggles with the concept of turn out. Guess I have to lead her out and quickly close the gate