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Calves, a Gelding and Chicks!

April 15, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 2 Comments

Heifer calf

This week has been busy, one might say. Monday, we had our first calf of the year, a cute little heifer. But we also got a trip to the vet for a ...

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Sometimes You Gotta Slow Down

April 7, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 4 Comments

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I was handling my coming 8 year old mare today. I started her when she was two, and have ridden her on and off a bit here and there since then. She ...

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The Colt Cam Chronicles

March 30, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 3 Comments

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"Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape" - Origin unknown. Sometimes you've got to go with your horse. That was the ...

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Spring is in the air

March 24, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

It's the first official week of spring! Or at least it was in Texas! I just got back from there in the wee hours of Saturday morning last week ...

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An Upcycle Giveaway!

March 9, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~

Mix Match Large Tote, upcycled, landfilldzine

I'm so excited about this week's giveaway! Landfill Dzine brought you our last giveaway, and this one is brought to you by the same, great folks. ...

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Colt Cam 2016 – Get your horse ready to bridle

February 25, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

get your horse ready to bridle

It's been a year or better since we've had a Colt Cam Post. And not even because I haven't put any first rides on horses, because I certainly have, ...

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Instagram Pretties

February 23, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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I'm sure that most of you follow me on Instagram, but for those of you who're still not on Instagram, I do occasionally share the love, here. And as ...

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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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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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