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What Ranching is Really All About
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What Ranching is Really All About

Iโ€™m often asked why we have chosen to live in the middle of nowhere on a ranch where there is nothing fun to do.ย  I just think, โ€œNothing to do? There is always something to do!โ€ย  They must have nev...

LifestyleI'm Over Looking For More

I'm Over Looking For More

โ€œFrom guitars to saddles, big crowds to cattle; I ramble through this olโ€™ world.โ€ Life has a funny way of taking us through the refinerโ€™s fire. We are ever changing and in that fact, maybe always s...

LifestyleKimes and Kindness

Kimes and Kindness

In life and in fashion, a solid foundation is the key to success. Jeans are the foundation of a cowgirlโ€™s wardrobe โ€“ the staple piece that we dress up or dress down in the rodeo arena and in the of...

FashionRanching: A Family Affair

Ranching: A Family Affair

When my grandparents bought our ranch, more than seven decades ago, they started with two kids, 13 cows, and one heck of a dream. With a lot of hard work, perseverance, and a good deal of patience,...

LifestyleThe Collegiate Equestrian: Part 1

The Collegiate Equestrian: Part 1

In this two part series, we will dive into the world of being a collegiate equestrian athlete. For part one we will talk about the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) and the Intercol...

Long Live the Rainbow Racer

After twenty years as a professional chuck wagon driver, Kimes Ranch Family member Rae Croteau Jr. has announced his retirement at the age of 34. The last lap for the rainbow racer will be th...