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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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My Job Depends on Ag: Contest

February 15, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~

My job depends on ag, contest.

When you farm or ranch or even work for a seed company, your job depends on ag. When you sell or build tractors or other farm / ranch ...

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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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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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An O-Magazine Feature

December 22, 2015 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 1 Comment

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So many amazing things happened this year. I cannot begin to count my blessings.  There was the TIME Magazine Feature.  Then there was the ...

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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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#MyStory

November 16, 2015 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 6 Comments

I had to keep a secret. A really big secret. And it was REALLY hard. But now, the secret has spilled into the national spotlight if you will, ...

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Thursday Thanks

November 5, 2015 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 1 Comment

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I try to always make November a month dedicated to gratitude. After all, I have an enormous amount of things I should be thankful for.  In years ...

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I Am A Survivor

October 23, 2015 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 8 Comments

A friend and I were visiting the other day. The question came up, "How does a seemingly strong, independent woman, end up in a relationship where ...

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Wedding band, Tiny Humans and Other Things I’m Lacking

October 21, 2015 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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Today we have a special guest poster, and I cannot wait for y'all to read this. She's wise beyond her years, people! "Hannah believes in calloused ...

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