#hackamorehorse

I forgot about this photo of a much younger Dino. . And because it’s currently snowing and I’m pretty sure it was warm when he posed like the absolute beauty he is. . And what a great photo it is of this handsome beast, right? . Raise your hand if you’re a fan of the Dino Man! . #dxjurassicclassic #hackamore #hackamorehorse #summerinsouthdakota #ranchlife #thedxranch . (at The DX Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKc8hWxAz6V/?igshid=ct7ekpk8uoyb

Hers is the prettiest most perfectest girl. . Yes, I treat her like a diva. . No, it's probably not a good idea. . But it is what it is and I love her the mostest. . #cosmogirl #dxandthecity #hackamorehorse #shesthebestest #hersispretty #goldenhour #gimmealltheredhorses #fearthelittleredmare (at The DX Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKUBZcjgfA0/?igshid=18rkrh6p7w18m

The sun is setting on another year -- the wildest year any of us will likely ever experience -- and I couldn't be more grateful for this craziness. . It may have brought out the mean and hateful and crazy in people, but it also brought out the good in many and allowed us to learn much about ourselves. . It gave us time to hone learned skills, to acquire new skills, and to enjoy the quiet of home. . We learned that we don't need sports, or movie theaters, or even concerts to still enjoy life. If anything, I think this year has helped us simplify. . I for one will be glad to welcome in 2021. It won't fix everything that's wrong with the world, but it will help us feel like we get a fresh start, and that's something none of us will turn down. . PS. Did @cdphotog knock this image of Cosmo and myself out of the park, or what? #sunset #cdphotog #welcome2021 #kiss2020goodbye #ranchlife #cowgirlshit #hifromsd #hackamorehorse (at The DX Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJcAU9wgZmt/?igshid=14yiyabcoeaq4

“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom.” Sharon Ralls Lemon . #lifebetweentheseears #fearthebigyellowhorse #hackamorehorse (at Leoti, Kansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3a6TU0gtA4/?igshid=rtxnfib0nie1

Mistakes are proof that you're trying. . *And* they're not the end of the world, that's for sure. But for a long time I felt like they were. I felt like if i made a mistake I'd never recover. Man, was that a crappy way to live -- it kept me from even trying. . Remember you have to try to succeed, but you do nothing, you're sure to fail. . Photo of @hot_tamale_horsemanship . #winterinSD #southdakotacowboy #workingranchmagazine #workingcowboy #cowboys #palomino #snow #ranchlife #winter #hackamorehorse (at Ducheneaux Quarter Horses) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rPTlFg4vT/?igshid=10p494c0n67kp

In case anyone wondered, Dino is still incredibly handsome. I still adore him and he’s still the most comfortable ride in my string. . Raise your hand if you think Dino is handsome. . #hackamorehorse #dxjurassicclassic #fearthebigchestnuthorse #thedxranch #horses #horsesofinstagram #aqha #aqhaproud #youholdmyheart #equine #equineart #photography #ranchlife #photooftheday #instagood #instahorses_post #westernphotography #westernphoto #westernart #equinephotos #ig_equine #rurallifestyle #cowgirllifestyle (at The DX Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UbwhVAKTL/?igshid=5n59klpp6ela

Cosmo made her cover-girl debut! . I'm hoping that one day we'll make the cover of a barrel racing magazine too - showing off how fast she can run -- with mane flying, nostrils flared, but for now, we'll take this one; a serene image I captured of her, hobbled, as we eked out the last few moments of daylight on a ride this Fall. . #eclectichorseman #horsemanship #hackamorehorse #dxandthecity #cosmogirl #aqha #aqhaproud #fearthelittleredmare #shesgotgoodhair #horsebackriding #thedxranch #quarterhorse #ranchphotography #cowgirllife #ranchlife #covergirlmodel #horseoftheday #outdoorslife #adventureinspired (at The DX Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qUtQ8gC8X/?igshid=1q2e71kqmz87e

I’ve probably posted this photo of Cosmo before, but I don’t care. It’s one of my favorites. . As I start my keynote outline, and think about what message I want to share I can’t help but think about conditioning our minds to find good in every situation. I grew up believing I was a glass half empty person, but the truth is, I can choose to decide the glass is half full instead. . Which mindset do you tend to utilize? Are you a “glass half full” or a “glass half empty” kinda person? #hackamorehorse #dxandthecity #findthegood #horsepower #horseriding #horsebackriding #ranchphotography #cowgirllife #horselover #aqha #ranchlife #cowgirltuff #cowgirlsrock #horseofinstagram #adventureinspired #liveoutdoors #horseoftheday #horsegirl #amazing_shots #outdoorslife (at The SDC Photography Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xUj--APO6/?igshid=1aifiypuewd4o