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From the Branding Pen

June 25, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 3 Comments

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We just finished our annual Father's Day Branding.  We got to it a day late because it rained on Saturday, but Sunday proved to be a ...

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Branding Season

May 26, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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It's here. Branding season is in full swing.   So are our ranch interns. And it's all I can do to hold my head above water...  But I ...

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Podcast 008 – South Dakota Cowgirl on Advocacy and Photography

May 6, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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Have you met likely the most popular rancher on Instagram. Jenn Zeller is the guest for Episode 8 of the Agriculture Proud podcast. I always have fun ...

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Raining Wednesday

April 27, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 2 Comments

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As I type this, it's raining, it's pouring, I wish I were snoring. I've been on heifer duty the past week, which, of course I love. But I'm dragging ...

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How to Tie a Mustache Knot

February 4, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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I've mentioned in several places via Social Media, that I've been tying a mustache knot in my horse's tails. Those of you that follow me on Instagram ...

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How to Tie a Wild Rag

February 1, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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It's wild rag season! The time of year when we break out the colorful, patterned and bright scarves to add an extra layer of warmth! In this video I'm ...

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All Dogs Go To Heaven

January 24, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 6 Comments

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It's been a week. And I still think to myself, I should go see what Jake the cow dog is up to. But Jake isn't here anymore.   Sunday, ...

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Negative Space

January 18, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 2 Comments

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Winter has me thinking in negative space. And these images are no exception. I love the white space created by sunless, flat snowy skies. When used ...

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Shipping Day 

January 15, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 1 Comment

As has been the case for much of 2015, I was 15 steps and 30 days behind. Shipping has come and gone. Better late than never to share with you some of ...

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Thankful Thursday

November 19, 2015 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 1 Comment

I was really bad and skipped last week. I didn't mean to, it just happened.  Life. Just. Happened.  But this week I'd like to take a ...

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