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My CNFR Experience
Student Athletes

My CNFR Experience

As a college rodeo athlete, times can get stressful when trying to balance the load of practicing, being a full-time student, and being gone three days a week for college rodeos. There are times th...

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...

Student Athletes“Lost in Transitions”

“Lost in Transitions”

Calf roping is my favorite event and my main focus for a majority of the year with team roping coming second most of the time, but lately I’ve seem to be spending more time team roping. Between the...

FashionKimes In Calgary

Kimes In Calgary

Since 1912, the Calgary Stampede really is the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! This iconic Canadian rodeo brings together western hospitality, Native heritage, and one heck of a good time jam packe...

The History of Rodeo: Prescott Edition

The History of Rodeo: Prescott Edition

Prescott, Arizona is home to the oldest rodeo in U.S. history. This year was the 130th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. The rodeo takes place over the July 4th holiday and...

IFYR: Internation Finals Youth Rodeo

IFYR: Internation Finals Youth Rodeo

The town of Shawnee, Oklahoma is nothing special. Just your average town in central Oklahoma until the second week of July rolls around that is. You see the second week of July is when the Internat...