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Will America Pay the Price for a New Mandate?

February 20, 2018 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 2 Comments

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I've hesitated to share what's been going on (and what entirely has consumed me)  the past few weeks (going on months now) because this isn't a ...

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Winter on the Ranch

February 20, 2018 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 3 Comments

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We've had a pretty mild winter so far -- there's been a skiff of snow here and there. The last couple days- including now as I type this, we've got ...

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These Boots Were Made For…

November 9, 2017 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 1 Comment

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...Riding, walking, riding, ranching, barrel racing, dancing, watching football, looking cute and otherwise being practical and comfortable! When ...

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Ten Things to Love About Ranch Life

March 13, 2017 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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1. You can call your neighbors anytime, rain or shine, or at 4am in the morning. Whether you need help with a cesarean on a heifer, OR you've buried ...

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All the News

February 28, 2017 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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I've needed to write and share all the news about my life with you for some time now. Somehow, time seems to slip away from me, despite ...

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February Photos for Members

February 7, 2017 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

Puppies! South Dakota Cowgirl Photography

I hope you're enjoying your membership to my site! This month, your downloads are puppies and a gorgeous scene from ...

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All the Pretty Light

November 14, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ 1 Comment

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We've been having some stunningly gorgeous weather here. Like seriously, Summer ran into Fall and they had a baby. A Baby called Falmer. Okay. I am ...

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How to Crease a Palm Leaf

September 12, 2016 by ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ Leave a Comment

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Palm leaf hats are a popular hat for summer. Favorited among cowboys, cowgirls and those who've never set foot near a horse, they're durable, ...

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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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