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Win Or Learn
"I never lose. I either win or I learn." Nelson Mandela We have taken on a big endeavor here at the ranch. A completely new enterprise....
Tara Smith
Jul 3, 20233 min read


To The Mama's
To The Mama's She sees them. Their smiles of pure innocent joy. The pride they feel when they accomplish something. The face they make...
Tara Smith
Jun 30, 20231 min read


When People Do Things Differently Than You, Is It Wrong?
When people do things differently than the way you’re doing it, are they doing it wrong? The answer is, maybe not. List some of the...
Tara Smith
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Five Reasons You Should Have A Mentor/s
Five reasons you should have a mentor/s: 1) Good mentors see things holistically. They can help you step back and see the “big picture”...
Tara Smith
Jun 12, 20231 min read


What Romancing The Next Generation Really Means
Romancing the next generation of ranchers doesn’t mean that we can’t show them the entire spectrum of pleasantries on the ranch: good and...
Tara Smith
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Take Responsibility to Take Control of Your Life
One of the greatest lessons I’ve ever learned is the power and momentum you gain by taking full responsibility for every aspect of your...
Tara Smith
Mar 31, 20235 min read


I Can't Wait for Calving!
Many are in the midst of calving, or starting to get prepared for the season. We start in about a month. For us, this means adequate...
Tara Smith
Mar 23, 20231 min read


The Generation of Over-Parenters
When I was a kid, there were no such thing as car seats or buckling up in ranch pickups. When dad said hang on, you grabbed the gun rack...
Tara Smith
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Spring Challenges
It's officially spring! I have a few challenges for you: 1. Ramp up your vitamin D levels. Go outside and get some sunshine. 2....
Tara Smith
Mar 21, 20231 min read


God Bless Cowboys
The Cowboy's Prayer by Clem McSpadden Our gracious and heavenly Father, we pause in the midst of this festive occasion, mindful of the...
Tara Smith
Dec 10, 20222 min read


Sometimes You Just Have to Cowboy Up
Sometimes in life you just have to cowboy up. That’s all there is to it. You are in control of your destiny, and you get to choose how...
Tara Smith
Dec 10, 20221 min read


What Does It Mean To Be A Cowboy?
I grew up in an entire community of cowboys. And when I say cowboys, I don’t just mean the men who rodeo and/or ranch. There is so much...
Tara Smith
Dec 10, 20221 min read


Sometimes The Best Cowboys Aren't Cowboys At All
“Sometime the best cowboys aren’t cowboys at all.” Garth Brooks I once heard someone say that women aren’t really allowed to rope at...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20221 min read
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