For more information on our "Beef for Sale," as listed in the Gazzette, please click on the above icon to navigate to the "Beef for Sale" page.

   For inquiries on the "Cowboy Stories" and Cowboy Poetry CD's, you may email Norm at : 

This email address can be confusing it's doss_ n@ then the netzero or doss_n@netzero.com   (The line underneath

 hides the under score between doss_ n.)  The C.D. contains 65 writings and photo's about the life of a cowboy. C.D.s are

$12.99 and maybe ordered from the email address above or: Norm Doss at 1715 South Calhan Hwy., Yoder,  CO  80864  

 For more information, call Norm or Beth at: 719-321-5120 or 719-478-3347   

    All of our training starts with good ground work, flex training and collection to create the finished horse.

   Norm applies the latest teaching and training techniques as well as the time tested techniques.

He started training horses in 1972, under the direction of horseman and cattlemen, who rode horses and worked cattle

everyday of their lives. As a roper and horse trainer Norm has won money, numerous buckles, saddles and a 3 horse trailer. 

Many of the students and horses he has trained have become professional horseman, cattleman and competitors.

   We train safe and well-manored horses in all disiplines from amateur to professional western.)

   Our training center is located in the state of Colorado, just 26 miles east of Colorado Springs, off of Highway 94. 

Our facility is set up with a large roping arena and two smaller arenas for barrels and poles. We teach many

disciplines here at the Ride and Rope Ranch.   Our full size riding arena is equipped for Working Cow Horse

and Roping. We offer a trail course with bridges, poles and barrels on forty five acres of open space.

   As it's said, "one picture is worth a thousand word's."

Horses are trained by introducing them to all the scary situations they are exposed to in the world by people, nature and

objects. The key to training horses and people is building confidence and courage with knowledge.  

We will work with you and your horse on the fundamentals to make a broke and gentle horse.

   THE TOPICS TAUGHT AT THIS FACILITY ARE AS FOLLOWS:  

• Roping Lessons and Horsemanship Lessons
• Ranch Horse Versitility
• Reining, Cutting
• Team Roping, Calf Roping
• Speed Events, (Barrels, Poles and trail Class.)
• Trail Horse
• Colt Starting & Round Pen                                                
             

   In our Ranch Horse Versatility Training Program, we spend the time and effort to sucessfully complete each discipline

for the Working Cow Horse.

                            THE TOPICS TAUGHT IN RANCH HORSE VERSATILITY ARE AS FOLLOWS:

          1. Ranch Riding

              Your horse will be taught to work at a walk, trot and lope with a smooth transition between each gait.

              We will teach your horse proper lead changes, with a straight stop and back.

          2. Ranch Trail

              Your horse will be taught the following tasks:

           A. Crossing natural terrain at a walk trot and lope: (ditches, hills and downfall.)

           B. Crossing bridges and water hazards.

           C. Opening and closing gates.

           D. Dragging a log and slicker training.

           E. Hobbling and ground tieing.

           3. Ranch Cutting & Cow Work

•   Your horse will be taught to cut on a flag and live cattle.  
•   We will teach your horse to cut and sort cattle in a quiet manor with confidence.
•   We will teach your horse to hold, block and circle cattle in the arena and the pasture.
•   Your horse will be taught two of the approved reining patterns for the AQHA Ranch Horse Versatility.
•   Your horse will be taught good ground manors and trailer loading skills.

   The Ride and Rope Ranch and it's trainers require a minimum commitment of 70 days, to complete the training

program for Ranch Horse Versatility.

 This training is offered to students who wish to become profficient in Ranch Horse Versatility and of course

owners of horses in training are welcome to stop in at any time. 

  For cost and fees of lessons and horse training, please contact us at: doss_n@netzero.com  (or by phone listed below.)

  (719)-321-5120

  (719)-478-3347

  Norm & Beth