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It’s Contest Time!

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This week, I should reach 1500 fans on my Facebook Page. And in honor of you folks, the fans that have made that happen, we’ll be having an online party contest!

There will be 5 winners in this sweepstakes- and you can have countless entries!

Here’s the really exciting part though- I spent my rainy Saturday creating a beautiful, 100-page, hard-cover journal just for this occasion. Two lucky people will win one of these. There’s 90 pages upon which you can write your thoughts, recipes or doodles if you’d like (though the pages are lined). Now, if you can’t wait to see if you will win one, or if you can’t leave it up to chance, check it out below and then go buy yours now!

The other prizes for this contest include two 8×12 metal float mounts (ready to hang and gorgeous -photo of the winner’s choice; retail value of $93.25), and a 16×24 signed print- again photograph of the winner’s choice (retail price $65.25). If you don’t know where all the goods are located, you’ll want to click here.

Now you’re probably all wondering what you’ll need to do to enter this contest, right? I need you to leave a comment right here, on this very blog post telling me you have liked me on Facebook, or already like me on Facebook, or even like me in real life or all of the above. There won’t be any Twitter entries this time, as I’m trying to make my life simpler! All the winners will be selected at random, thanks to my contest generator on the blog. You have from NOW until Friday (May 4, 2012) at noon central time to enter! Be sure to tell your friends!

Happy Trails, and Good Luck!

About ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~

Jenn Zeller is the creative mind and boss lady behind The South Dakota Cowgirl. She is an aspiring horsewoman, photographer, brilliant social media strategist and lover of all things western.

After a brief career in the investment world to support her horse habit (and satisfy her mother, who told her she had to have a “real” job after graduating college), she finally took the leap and stepped away from a regular income; trading the business suit once and for all for cowgirl boots, a hat, and jeans. She has not looked back.

When Jenn first moved to The DX Ranch on the South Dakota plains, she never imagined she’d find herself behind a camera lens capturing an authentic perspective of ranching, and sharing it with others. Jenn has always been called to artistry, and uses music, writing, images, home improvement, and her first true love of horses to express her ranching passion.

Horses are the constant thread and much of her work centers around using her unique style of writing to share her horsemanship journey with others in publications such as CavvySavvy, the AQHA Ranching Blog, the West River Eagle, the family ranch website, and her own website.

Using photography to illustrate her stories has created other opportunities -- Jenn’s brand “The South Dakota Cowgirl” has grown to the level of social media “Influencer”. This notoriety has led to work with Duluth Trading Company, Budweiser, Wyoming Tourism, Vice, Circle Z Ranch and Art of the Cowgirl, to name a few. She also serves as a brand ambassador for Woodchuck USA, Arenus Equine Health, Triple Crown Feed and Just Strong fitness apparel. Her photography has been featured by Instagram, Apple, TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Oprah Magazine. Jenn’s work has been published internationally, has been seen in several books and has graced the covers of several magazines.

Jenn became a social media influencer by accident when she started to explore Instagram as a way to share her life on the ranch with folks that don’t get to experience it. It’s grown into an incredible platform that she uses to empower women, create an environment for self improvement and share life on the ranch.

When she’s not working, she loves to drink coffee, play with her naughty border collie named Copper, start ranch colts, and run about the country chasing cans. Her mother still thinks she doesn’t have a “real” job.

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Comments

  1. Doreen Barker says

    Jenn, I not only follow you for your amazing photos but because you are great at expressing that “country-way of life” through your photos! I wish there were more people out there like you! You are amazing.

    If I win the notebook, can we find a high school student some where to donate it to that shows an interest in agriculture, farming or ranching? The photos I have a great idea on where they need to go….above my fireplace! 🙂

    KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

  2. Natalie says

    I not only “like” The SD Cowgirl on Facebook, I’m friends with you too! 😛 (that should count double right?)

  4. Erica Beck says

    I like you on Facebook! And in all our other online “real-life” shenanigans. One of these days, I’ll be swinging through South Dakota, and I’ll stop so we talk ranch, horses and photography.

  6. Amanda Radke says

    Have been a long admirer of your work and am excited for the launch of your coffee table book! So proud of all your accomplishments and for sharing the ag story through your blog and photography. Of course, I like you on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest! 😉

  8. Hannah (The Rustic Chick) says

    Love your work Jenn and this is such a fun idea! I already follow your blog, twitter, pinterest, and of course why would I leave out facebook! Love hearing about all the things going on the ranch, your cooking, and one of my favorites your photography!

  9. Irishjeeper says

    ooh! I have already liked you on Facebook!!! And I like you in real life, though we’ve never really met, so does that truly count?

  10. Sara says

    I like you on FB and somehow I’m pretty darn sure I’d like you in person too, although I’ve never met you. We were in SD a few weeks ago to pick up our new horse trailer and I tried to figure out a way to get to your ranch. Alas, it didnt happen (we drove up and back in one day) but I’m still hoping to get there one day. Would love to live your life, if only for a weekend!

  11. Melissa says

    I already like your page on facebook. Hoping I win a photo as you have such amazing photography and the views often remind me of our land on the other side of the river from you (Niobrara, NE)

  12. Jessica says

    First of all, congratulations to you on reaching this landmark! I am happy to keep up with you and am so glad I stumbled across your site/blog. I’ve liked you on Facebook, etc. Your photographs and stories are beautiful!

  16. Debbie Watson says

    Jennifer, I love your photos and your stories! You are an awesome person, wonderful photographer, talented writer and courageous cowgirl. Not just saying that cause you were one of my favorite and funny Marcus High School rodeo team members( had to plug the ” I knew you when sympathy card!”); am saying it cause you are. Your photos and stories speak for themselves. It takes a lot more courage than most realize to live out in the middle of no where. Many people say ” oh, I’d love to live and do that” but they don’t usualy last long. Hard winters, miles from medical care and groceries, rattle snakes. It’s a special brand of strong woman to live and thrive out like you do! god bless you and all the ranch women who truly live the life! Thanks for sharing your wonderful world with the rest of us! I meant ever word even if I don’t win a prize!!

  18. Cindy says

    I am so happy that a friend shared your blog with me one day and I have been hooked ever since! I love how you portray the agriculture life and especially your pictures – you are one talented young lady!!! Oh, I have already ‘liked’ you on facebook! Lovin’ the contest, thanks!

  19. Amy Lou says

    I’ve liked you on Facebook forever, I like to read your new blog posts, and I like my 2012 calendar!

  20. Ann J says

    I’ve liked you on facebook for quite a while now. I love you newsy items and photos. Your new journals are beautiful. Thanks for the contest.

  21. Serah Rose says

    I like you on FB, and if I knew you in “real life” I’m sure I’d like you in that setting as well 🙂 lol. If you’re ever in the Okaton area…come on over for a trail ride!

  22. Jesse Bussard says

    Hey there Jenn! I’ve been a Facebook fan & friend and a Twitter follower for quite some time. I love your photography and just love chatting with you in general! Keep up the great work. I sure hope we get to meet in real life someday 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

  23. Nadine says

    Hey Jenn! I follow you on Facebook, Twitter and pintrest! Love your posts. Wishin we could swap places! I’m still stuck near Rhome, Tx. Love #ranchlife updates!!!!

  24. Sherry Breece says

    I follow you on facebook, twitter and pinterest! Love all your photos and posts! Keep them coming, look forward to them all.

  25. Bronwyn Barthule says

    We have been friends for several years. I have been a FB follower and love to read your stories. But most of all I “like” you because you have made a very very good friend of mine a happy and content man. I have already purchased the book for my brother who is the writer in the family, but I want one for myself.

  26. Julie says

    I have liked your Facebook page and i follow you on Twitter, too…i love hearing all about #ranchlife!! You are very inspiring to me and your photography is amazing, as are your words when you describe ‘ranch life.’ I am grateful that i found you and i hope that you continue to get more ‘likes’ and support, as you, definitely spread good cheer and happiness! 🙂 Even if i don’t win, i am going to be buying your journal because it is way cool!!

    Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us, and know that you make a difference!!
    peace always,
    Julie DeMaegd

  27. Kathy McLaughlin says

    Of course I’ve liked you and all of your pages on FB but as you know I am one of your biggest fans. I credit your knowledge for making me a better barrel racer. I love your photography. You are an amazing person who’s talent is only surpassed by your genuine kindness.

  29. Tim Henderson says

    I do like you on Facebook and Twitter. I have enjoyed enteracting with you on a weekly basis.

  30. Natalie says

    I like you from my NatInDesign page on FB too AND I just shared your blog and contest with my fans 🙂

  31. Ty and Scout says

    Well…ya cajoled us into it. Scout and I officially “like” you according to the interwebz. Thank goodness for Al Gore.
    Enjoy the inundation of billions of fans from around the World, as we have lent our weighty brand to liking you.

    (Just kidding. We like you for the witty twitter banter, and your great stories and photos)!
    And now, a special message from Scout:

    “coWz aR mY fAvUritE. LoVe ScOwteE teH CoWDOG!!!”

  32. Sonya Young says

    I like you on Facebook! Follow you on Twitter and Pinterest but most of all I like your style! 🙂 Your photographs are beyond amazing and I hope I win so I will have an original!

  33. Kent Morris says

    Shhhh….. Don’t tell everyone they can enter more thb once!! The rest Of the world needs to know that you are the coolest cowgirl since Dale Evans!! But not until after the contest ends!! Lol. I do really enjoy your blog, pictures and social media!! Taking a trip to your ranch in on our short list of things to do!! Keep up the good work and keep all of us fans entertained!!

  35. Carilynn says

    I like you on Facebook and Twitter, and most of the time I am jealous of all your stories. I grew up on a dairy and was always into horses but was never given the chance to actually use them to their fullest potential. Again, jealousy oozing out of my pores.

  39. Jenna says

    Your photography depicts rural life in South Dakota so beautifully! This book is such a neat idea. I like you on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

  40. Audra says

    I just recently found your site and love it! I lived and worked on a ranch in MT for a while and have missed it! I am now stuck in the city finishing up my degree. I have liked you on facebook too!

  41. Lisa deluca says

    I like you on facebook and in real life! I want some pretty south dakota art to hang in my new apartment:) please and thank you!!

  42. Lisa deluca says

    I wanna comment more than once but I dont wanna be annoying…;) really want that art though!

  43. Jessica Cordes says

    Hi Jenn!

    You know that I have liked any pages that you have! I love your blog and photography, but most of all how you share the wisdom that you gain from clinics and every day life on the ranch! I’m sure this journal is beautiful! The winners will be very lucky! 🙂

    • Sonya Young says

      Still love your style! 😉 Just throwing my proverbial hat in the ring…again! Hope I win!

  46. Caitlyn McCollum says

    I’ve liked your page for awhile now. Love your work!

  47. Caitlyn McCollum says

    It would be sweet if I won, we just moved to the country and I need some amazing pictures to hang up in this huge house! 🙂 I love your photography!

  48. Erika says

    This Oklahoma girl is now following you facebook….Your pics are awesome!!!

  49. Kelli Schulenberg says

    Just discovered you via Twitter so found you on Facebook. Think your stories and pictures are great!

  50. Joey says

    Can’t wait to pick up the awesome b/w pic of yours that is at the frame shop. Will send you a pic of it when it’s hanging!! Love your work.

  53. Dana says

    Hi Jenn!! Love your website/blog and I just liked you on Facebook!! And congrats on your 1500– what a milestone!!

  54. Martha says

    I already like you on facebook and in real life, haha! Congrats on 1,500 🙂

  57. Sarah Kapostasy says

    Love your blogs and “Like” you on facebook! your pictures are amazing! Once we move to South Dakota in 2 weeks and get settled I would love to have you do some photos of my 2 month old son!

  60. Sharon says

    Okay I am sure you are getting sick of hearing how much I like you, your photography,your jewelry,your blogs and your horse training skills but…….here I go again…..hehehe

  62. Sonya Young says

    Still like you…lots! 😉 Especially after the Rattlesnake tale!

  63. Christy Hodgen says

    Congratulations on your milestone!!! We met at a Buck clinic and I “liked” you on Facebook! Love your photos!! Keep up the good work!

  64. Raquel says

    I’ve liked you on Facebook for a while now : ) I just unliked you & liked you again… just kidding ; )

  65. Kate Visser says

    I found your blog a few months ago and love to look at your website, ‘Liked’ you on facebook and follow you on Pinterest…If I knew you in real life, I’d like you there too!! You are great!

  69. Jessica Cordes says

    Just wanted to enter that contest again. 😉 I’d love to win that photo! Only problem would be narrowing it down to one! Hope to meet you one day at a clinic! 🙂

  70. LISA says

    Not only do I like your facebook, but love your pics on PINTEREST tooooooo! 🙂

    • Sonya Young says

      I thought I would throw my name in the mix one more time! You still rock! 😉

  71. Dyan Rehg says

    I found you on facebook, in the Buck Brannaman and Whistle, Grin & Ride group pages! Your photos are inspiring!

  73. Dyan Rehg says

    Oh!! forgot to mention a congrats on the fans and followers!! 🙂

  74. Rhonda Griffith says

    Like your blog, like you on Facebook, & follow you on twitter. Love the pictures! Congrates on the 1500. Awesome job:)

  75. Tana says

    Have been a fan of yours on FB for awhile! Love the pictures and congrats on reaching 1500!

  76. Kayla says

    Im not even sure how I came across you page, but I like you on Facebook! I love seeing your pictures and reading tidbits about your day 🙂

  78. Brittni Drennan (@GoBrangus) says

    Glad to see a member of our Brangus family succeed! Way to go, Jenn!

  79. Natalie says

    Didn’t have time for a shout out, but I’m friends with you on facebook, I Like TheSDCowgirl on Facebook from my person and NatInDesign account.