2025-2026

KRJ Student Athlete Team

Our goal is to support student athletes by fostering a community that empowers them to thrive both in and out of the arena. Team members gain access to valuable opportunities, including mentorship, content creation for social media, exclusive team events, product discounts, and more.

Our student athletes compete in a variety of western sports, including breakaway roping, bareback riding, barrel racing, goat tying, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie down, team roping, reined cow horse, trick riding, showmanship, AHA/AQHA/NRHA/IEA, and more.

2026-2027 Student Team Applications

Applications will be open June 23rd and will close July 3rd at 10am PT. 30 athletes are selected to represent Kimes Ranch throughout the 2026–2027 season, sharing their passion for the western lifestyle while building connections within the Kimes Ranch community.

25 applicants will be hand selected by our team. These individuals will be announced on our socials July 6th. Once the first 25 applicants have been announced, an additional 10 applicants are put up to a vote on our socials to be chosen for the remaining 5 spots on the team.

Voting will open July 6th-8th and the remaining members will be announced on July 8th.

How to Prepare:

  • Request a letter of recommendation 
  • Obtain a headshot
  • Create an introduction video
  • Follow us on social media for updates @kimesranchathletes @kimesranchjeans
  • Set a reminder for when the applications open!