Cowgirl Bio

Kim R. Jim 




Name: Kim R. Jim

Age: Too old to Jr. Rodeo and too young for Dine Land Sr. Rodeo


Hometown: Shiprock, NM

Native American Heritage: 

Pets: 3 Dogs (Snowie, Missie, & Cash), 1 Cat (Friday), and 1 Goat (Billy Jack) 

Horses: 7 Quarter horses (Gunner, Gavez, DJ, Megan, Gunsmoke, Sniper, Dandie).

Event Worked: Ladies Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, USTRC Heeler. 

Association member of: AIRCA, NNRCA, CNRA, NBHA, American West Barrel Racing, USTRC, NMRA

When did you start an interest in rodeo? 
Once I jumped the Crib





What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy?
Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and Skiing

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? 
"Seeing Leon Coffee dancing and the clown acts" 

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general?
 "Listen and be thankful to your parents, to practice basics of the sport (rodeo), have an open mind, seek and attend clinics, practice, practice, practice and never give up"!!! 

What advice would you give to Indian youth who wanted to participate in rodeo but didn’t have the resources or support to get involved? 

"Join a Rodeo club in your community, 4-H, Horsemanship program, etc." 

Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? 

"AC/DC, the song Thunderstruck"

What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? 

"Added money and bigger payoffs"

What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? "Cowboy Way"

What is your favorite music? "R & B hip hop and listening to my sister sing her NAC songs"

What was your most memorable ride or run? 

"Winning the average at the 1990 Navajo Nation Fair, when my father was here with us.  The look on his face was priceless!" 

Who is your all time hero?
 "My Father, the late, Tommy Nez Sr.  His love for horses, generosity, great love for his family and friends, makes him my all time hero."

What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? 

"My sister Renita Anderson and Uncle Ron Etsitty and Randy Nez who says (I quote) "Don't worry about the small stuff!"

Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? 

"My parents who always supported me all the way in the sport, Rena Nez and Tommy Nez.  My brother Kansas Nez and sister Renita and my husband Jeff and kids Tee and Trevor, my father-in-law Leo Jim Sr. and mother-in-law Arlene Jim.  All my friends and family who support me with their donations and prayers!

Of course (Major sponsors) a big thank  you to Sage Talent Management for their support.  Also G&T Roping Company of Kirtland, NM.  Including RRR Traders of Waterflow, NM. "