Growing up on her family's cattle ranches across British Columbia, Carly was shaped by her grandfather, a retired Senator, and her grandmother, a fashion icon. From an early age she developed a natural eye for western style and a deep appreciation for hard work, community, resilience, and the belief that there are no dreams to big.

An entrepreneur with a passion for fashion and design, Carly has remained connected to the values that shaped her. Yet it was the return of horses to her life that brought a renewed sense of perspective, healing, and connection. Today her happiness is not in titles or accomplishments, but in the memories she makes with her children on her horse and flower farm, the lives she impacts, and the way she makes others feel while gratefully surrounded by the lifestyle she loves.

Kinda Cowboy was a passion project built on Carly's genuine love for cowboys and horses. The idea quickly grew beyond fashion to a heart felt mother daughter project, not only to bring ultimate pieces to the western fashion industry, but to passionately support the lifestyle behind it through being authentically KINDA COWBOYS. A place where we all have one thing in common-a genuine love for horses and a passion to connect more people to horses, in any form. 

Growing up in a different era, Suzie's childhood was filled with horses, farming, community, and the simple joys of life. An accomplished rider in both Western and English disciplines, her horses gave her the gift of confidence, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging.

As life unfolded, that connection was lost. Years of personal struggles and alcohol addiction led her down a difficult path, and for a long time she felt disconnected from the person she once was. Through faith, perseverance, and a commitment to change, Suzie found the strength to rebuild her life. Today, more than a decade sober, the return of horses has brought back the purpose, confidence, and peace she knew as a young girl — a reminder that healing is possible, and that some of life's greatest gifts can find their way back when we need them most.

Suzie believes every person has a story worth telling. She is passionate about sharing the profound impact horses can have on us, and hopes her journey will help others discover the same sense of healing, connection, and belonging. She cares deeply about welcoming the next generation into the Western world — believing that introducing youth to this lifestyle is one of the most powerful gifts we can give. It is that belief, and the joy of building something truly meaningful, that found her happily by her daughter Carly's side, creating a brand with real purpose and heart.