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

I kinda feel like there may have been some tall tales swapped in this little gathering of these three cowboys!!! . What say you? . What sort of nonsense do you think they were discussing? . #cowboysofinstagram #perryquarterhorses #tellingtalltales #americancowboy #workingranchmagazine (at Leoti, Kansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEvH5RgZvi/?igshid=u0t3geczqsjf

Yesterday was about as pretty as they come for the first branding of the year! . Shorty Garrett catches two and drags him to the fire. . #ranchlife #americancowboy #cowboyshit #cowboys #workingcowboy #southdakota #hifromsd #sdagproud #workingranchimages #ranchphotography #brandingday #workingranchmagazine #cowboysofinsta #westernlifestyle https://www.instagram.com/p/B_p0lVLA9xX/?igshid=p0sg42rvg5gl

He's kind. He's thoughtful. He's selfless. He's a super, handy horseman. He's dedicated to his work. . His all time favorite "job" is being a dad to his daughter, Kelsey and son, Ty. . He's loyal, almost to a fault. He's wicked smart. He's slap-your-knee-funny -- sometimes! And he sometimes "over" coaches. . Life is *always* better when he's around. He makes people feel at ease and shares his quiet confidence with you whether you need it or not. . And...he loves me — despite my every fault, my every mistake (and believe me I make LOT of them), and the fact that I may be somewhat difficult and trying (though I never mean to be that way, intentionally). Sometimes I think I'm a bigger pain in the ass to him than anything else, but for some reason he insists on keeping me around. . Thanks for being the most awesome guy in the whole world, babe. . Happy Birthday! I hope this year brings you as much joy as you bring to everyone else. #itshisbirthday #birthdayboy #horsepower #horseriding #horsebackriding #ranchphotography #workingranchmagazine #horsemanship #aqha #ranchlife #adventuregram #horseofinstagram #liveoutdoors #horseoftheday #amazing_shots #outdoorslife #adventureinspired (at Casa De Zach And Jenn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B22IYH3gEUe/?igshid=1flvpsnrw3eam

I watched the sun rise with coffee in my hand, and watched the sun set from the back of my favorite ranch horse, Dino. . . . These days, my friends, are the best. The cows tested good, we had fun and the weather was pretty decent. We’ve pregnancy tested in snow before so sunshine was nice! . . . I think all I’ve had to drink today is coffee, tea, beer and now wine. My water consumption is way off, but dang it, it’s worth it on days like this. . . . Celebrating with a rare steak... how do you celebrate a day well-spent? #ranchlife #thedxranch #ranching #dxjurassicclassic #western #westernhorse #workingranch #workingranchimages #workingranchmagazine #workingranchhorse #hifromsd #myjobdependsonag #workharder #chestnuthorse #aouthdakota #cowgirlshit #ranchy (at Ducheneaux Quarter Horses) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBx3WvgTn_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w996jicie3s1

Two dreamy dudes in one photo - my cowboy and Dino. What’s not to love? I Between Zach and Dino I’m surrounded by my soul mates. Do you have a soul mate either a person or animal? Someone that just gets you and lets you do you? Is it not the best feeling in the world? #thedxranch #horses #horsesofinstagram #aqha #aqhaproud #youholdmyheart #equine #equineart #photography #winter #workingranchmagazine #hifromsd #southdakota #cowboy #mycowboy #dxjurassicclassic #ranchlife #ag #photooftheday #igers #instagood #instahorses_post #westernphotography #westernphoto #westernart #equinephotography #equinephotos #ig_equine #bestofequines (at Ducheneaux Quarter Horses) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsi6vWhBkL-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=64jhth0axtjp

Dreams don’t come true out of luck. They require hard work, perseverance, a can-do-attitude and action. I’m taking action to make mine come true. What about you? #cowgirlshit #hifromsd #workingranchimages #workingranchmagazine #lifebetweentheears #dxandthecity #ranchlife #thedxranch #dreamscancometrue #happygirl #happyhorse #betweentwoears #throughtheirears (at Ducheneaux Quarter Horses) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJN49ABqgO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j6fn2fm8jg5d

She’s what dreams are made of... . . . I find myself, yet again, watching all the girls running down the alley at the @thomasandmack for the Wrangler NFR and I can’t help but dream about what that would be like. . . . It motivates me to put in more work, be braver, push myself harder and find the positive inner voice that says “you can”. . . . Avie isn’t getting any younger, but this girl is maturing into something that has his same fire. I can’t wait to see where she takes us. . . . We may never get to run down that alley, but we are damn sure gonna try to do and be our best. . . . I had these same dreams with her mother, but due to injury they were cut short. She’s got a lot to live up and so far she’s everything I hoped she’d be. No pressure Cosmo, no pressure. . . . We will just ride and ranch and learn together and have fun becoming a team. . . . Good luck to all the girls as they live out their dreams. #wnfr #wnfr2018 #futureworldbeater #dxandthecity #cowgirlshit #hifromsd #workingranchmagazine #barrelracing #barrelhorsesofinstagram #barrelhorse #whatdreamsaremadeof #homeraised #specialmare #specialmade #dreamscancometrue #team605 #rodeogirls #rodeolife (at Ducheneaux Quarter Horses) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrIjnarBuVh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15ccu2dyfp8y7