Country Music Miniature Donkeys

Country Music Miniature Donkeys, run by fourth-generation ranchers Jim and Rhetta McAlister near Spicewood, Texas, raises registered miniature Mediterranean donkeys from champion bloodlines like Halter Jack “George Jones” and his son “Garth Brooks.” The ranch has produced over 20 national and global champions, with foals imprinted and trained for halter, performance, and leading by just four months old. Each donkey is socialized from birth—through obstacle courses, haltering, hoof and ear handling, and grooming—to ensure they grow into affectionate, show-ready companions. Visitors describe the animals as calm, well-balanced, and ideal for both performance and pet use. The program includes stud services and worldwide transport options, supported by their reputation in the miniature donkey community.