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Falling for Horses: My Lifelong Love Affair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My love for horses was undeniable. Even with no family involved in the equestrian world, I was collecting horse pictures from every magazine I could get my hands on. The start of my collection in 1978 quickly grew from one scrapbook to two, then more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a young teen, I’d walk two miles to the barn, crossing railway lines and navigating rocky paths- all to be near the horses. I even begged to do chores for just a few minutes in the saddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a journey it’s been; heartbreaking, inspiring, filled with supportive, encouraging people, and the occasional “what the heck are you doing?!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Team<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

While it’s often said that a successful business requires the support of a partner, spouse, or family member, my drive and inspiration come from my love of horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Twice-a-Diamond-Joe\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Twice a Diamond Joe 2009 – 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twice a Diamond Joe has been my personal mount since 2009, when I found him in Illinois. Back then he was a 4 year old unbroke Breeding Stock Paint. I couldn’t have found a more gentle horse to see me through my ‘senior’ years. Sadly, Joe was put down in November 2019 due to complications from EPM. RIP dear Joe. Your life was cut way too short. Moving forward to 2024, I have found a smaller opinionated mare, who at 4yrs old is proving to be quite the challenge. There is no doubt that she will become a solid trail horse, but it’s going to take some time. Dontmakethisladywait, welcome to the family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Belinda-Jones\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Belinda Jones – Photographer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being behind the camera, I don’t have pictures of myself. So instead, here is a picture of where my source of inspiration was passed down through the generations in my family. Presenting from left to right, My Uncle – Peter, My Mom – Cynthia and My Uncle – Geoff. Peter and his wife May, are both Professional Wildlife Photographers. See their You Tube channel here<\/a>. Jeff is also a Professional Wildlife Photographer and his wife, Vanessa Lomas<\/a> is an exceptional Wildlife Artist. My nephew Richard is also a great Wildlife photographer, but has since moved to Australia. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Falling for Horses: My Lifelong Love Affair My love for horses was undeniable. Even with no family involved in the equestrian world, I was collecting horse pictures from every magazine I could get my hands on. The start of my collection in 1978 quickly grew from one scrapbook to two, then more! As a young … <\/p>\n

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