AUTHENTIC APPAREL

You know the brand, and the iconic Kimes Ranch Apparel logo. It has permeated the entire horse industry and beyond to western culture and even Hollywood through Paramount’s Yellowstone.

The jeans that just fit better when in the saddle. The shirts, jackets and other tops that define a lifestyle. Kimes Ranch Apparel just seems to know horsemen. That intimate knowledge of the western lifestyle comes from an honest, hardworking, horse loving core executive team that have put in the wet saddle blankets and lived the life. While the brand needs no introduction, we wanted to share the stories from the saddle of the team.

MATT KIMES CO-FOUNDER

Matt Kimes comes from a decorated show pen background. A multiple AQHYA World Champion and Congress champion Matt and his partner Mr Glow Jangles were a force to be reckoned with in the late 80’s and 90’s.

Matt rode with legendary trainer Pete Kyle from 1981 to 1990. “Pete and Tamara taught me how to ride a horse. Those were some great memories–lifelong friends and relationships.”

The horse background certainly formed many of the traits that have led to success for Matt with Kimes. “Riding and competing taught me how to have drive, determination and work ethic. Being focused on end goals, growing from your failures, and having confidence in your ability, all came from horses.”

Today Matt shows working cow horses and the entire family is involved in the equine industry.

AMANDA KIMES CO-FOUNDER

Amanda grew up showing in the all-around events in the Pacific Northwest. “I always loved horses and my family supported that wholeheartedly. It definitely took a back seat for many years as we built the business and our family.”

Though to see her ride you would never know she took a break. Today she shows in the Ranch Riding and won the Level 1 Champion of Champions Amateur Ranch Riding at the 2022 AQHA World Championship Show “One of my proudest moments was showing at the AQHA World Show last year. It was a culmination of a long journey back to the show pen and I was thrilled to be there. I do have to also say that every time I get to go to a horse show and see my kids and my husband all compete and have fun, amazing new memories are made.”

Amanda also is grateful for her background on horses for how it has shaped her vision for Kimes. “My background has influenced my work in so many ways, but for sure in all aspects of design. I know what is required of our jeans and our clothing in order to create versatile, comfortable, quality pieces that riders and non-riders alike will love to wear. I live it every day.”

“Currently, the whole family is showing and active with horses. Jack and Katherine love the ranch riding and cow events, Matt is back showing working cow horses, my mom has been Ranch Riding, and even our youngest, Charlie, gets out there and competes. We love spending evenings at the barn just riding and taking care of our large herd of animals.”