In life and in fashion, a solid foundation is the key to success. Jeans are the foundation of a cowgirl’s wardrobe – the staple piece that we dress up or dress down in the rodeo arena and in the of...
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,...
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...
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...
Getting Candid with Chris Dawson
2013 was the year that put Chris Dawson on the map. He won four major NRCHA shows the dynamic stud Travelin Jonez. Three short years later, Dawson is the number two ranked open rider in the country...
I ride and show cutting horses. Cutting horses are some of the most agile and intense horses on earth. If you aren’t totally familiar with Cutting - the objective of my sport is to defensively ke...