The Ranch Horse Resource, Horsemanship, Roping and Riding for Ranch Cowboys and Cowgirls and Equine Enthusiasts

Ranch Horse Resource  In this episode of the Ranch Horse Resource Podcast, Ty Van Norman talks through a simple, practical approach to picking up a young horse’s foot for the first time. Rather than forcing the issue, Ty explains how the process really starts long before the foot ever leaves the ground — through halter breaking, yielding to pressure, and building trust through the horse’s whole bo...

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Click here to go to Ranch Horse Resource   Colt Starting with Bill Van Norman (Part 2): Why It Worked In this episode, Ty and Ronda Van Norman  continue the conversation on how colts were started on the Van Norman Ranch 20+ years ago—and break down why that system worked so well. Ty shares practical insights on building a useful ranch horse from the very beginning, even if you don’t have a full cr...

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www.ranchhorseresource.com In this episode, Ronda and Ty talk through what causes horses to: jump buck take off or lose focus of the rider …then Ty offers  some things so you can do to stay ahead of it.   🐎 A Story from the Ranch Ronda shares a story from their daughter Anna, who as a young rider crossed a small ditch at a trot…then her horse went to bucking.   Ty has a story of a cowboy whose ho...

Ranch Horse Resource Website   011 | Crossing a Ditch — Quiet, Confident, and Smooth Crossing a ditch—or any kind of water or obstacle—can go a lot of different ways. Some riders are just trying to get across however they can. But there’s a big difference between getting across… and doing it quiet, confident, and smooth. In this episode, we talk about how Ty approaches ditch crossings in a way tha...

www.ranchhorseresource.com https://ranchhorseresource.com/   🔥 Episode Overview Missing once is part of the game. But when missing and missing becomes a thing… ouch. In this episode, Ronda and Ty Van Norman break down what really happens after a miss on the heel side—and why it’s not the miss that gets you in trouble… it’s what happens next. From mindset to horsemanship to practical heel shot adj...

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🐎 What You’ll Hear in This Episode A foaling wreck on the ranch: one foal, two mares, and a lot of commotion How a mare ends up stealing another mare’s foal Why this shows up more with maiden mares and older mares The early signs that something isn’t right What’s happening with the foal when it follows the wrong mare How fast things can go south if it’s missed Practical ways to sort it out when i...

  When a Horse Runs Off — Finding the Answer in the Moment Good horsemen usually have more than one way to solve a problem. In fact, the best hands might have 50 different ways to handle the same situation — even if most days they only use one or two of them. In this episode of the Ranch Horse Resource Podcast, Ty and Ronda Van Norman pick up the story of Anna and her horse Scooter, who had develo...

All cowboys know that moment when things don’t go according to plan.   It is what is behind the phrase "Cowboy Up." In this episode of Ranch Horse Resource, Anna Van Norman shares the story of a young horse named Scooter who decided to spit the bit and run off while moving cattle..   Things got  western in a hurry — but  there are great lessons that came from it. This is Part 1 of a two-part serie...

Horse sales can be convenient, professional, and efficient. They can also get expensive — fast — if you’re not prepared. In this episode, Ty talks through how to approach a sale with clarity instead of adrenaline. From doing your homework ahead of time to knowing exactly what job you need done, this conversation is about becoming the kind of buyer who walks away confident — not surprised. Sales ar...

www.ranchhorseresource.com Winning in ranch rodeo doesn’t start when the gate opens — it starts with preparation. In this episode of the Ranch Horse Resource Podcast, Ty Van Norman breaks down the three essentials for ranch rodeo success: preparing your team, preparing your horse, and being prepared to rope. Whether you compete in ranch rodeos, brand calves at home, or want to level up your horsem...

Trying to open and shut a gate on a green horse? That might be one of the fastest ways to fry their mind. In this episode, Ty Van Norman breaks down why gates can overwhelm a young horse — and how rushing the process creates resistance, anxiety, and confusion. Inside this episode: Why being in a hurry sets a green horse up to fail What’s really happening in your horse’s mind at the gate How to hel...

In this episode, Ty Van Norman breaks down one of the most common problems in team roping — a horse that gets nervous in the box. Ty addresses the  horse that  is anticipating the run, locking up their feet, or otherwise showing nervous behavior. Ty explains: Why anticipation is the biggest issue in the box How green horses (and even seasoned ones) can get tight mentally What “stuck feet” really m...

Welcome to the Ranch Horse Resource Podcast! Do you want to level up your horsemanship and roping without overcomplicating things? The Ranch Horse Resource Podcast is built for real cowboys and cowgirls who want practical results they can use right away. Hosted by  Ty and Ronda Van Norman, this podcast shares hard-earned lessons from generations of ranching, riding, and roping — along with the rea...