Lessons & Horsemanship
Horsemanship lessons with Derrell Cox
& ranch experience
Meet your instructor
Derrell Cox
Rooted in ranch life. Built on patience, feel, and a strong foundation.
Born and raised in Winnsboro, Texas, Derrell has spent more than 50 years in the saddle. He started his first colt at age 12 and went on to train hundreds of horses, building a lifetime of knowledge in Western horsemanship, ranching, and working cattle.
Bar C Ranch’s family legacy began in 1953, when Derrell’s grandfather, Thomas Lewis Cox, purchased the land. Derrell began breeding and raising his own horses there in 2009. Today, he and Brenda raise AQHA Quarter Horses and cattle, carrying that tradition forward.
Safety comes first
Understand the horse, respect the animal, and learn to communicate with it. Derrell’s approach builds confidence through patience, feel, timing, and a strong foundation.
From the ground up
What lessons will focus on
A solid foundation
- Safe and confident riding skills
- Proper horse handling and communication
- Groundwork and developing a responsive horse
- Recognizing and correcting common horse-and-rider problems
Care & preparation
- Grooming and everyday horse care
- Basic horse nutrition
- Proper saddling and preparation
- Safe trailer loading
In the saddle
- Ranch and cattle-working skills
- Advanced horsemanship
- Building confidence and developing a deeper understanding of the horse
Coming soon to Wild Eagle Arena
Lessons with Derrell Cox
Ask about upcoming lessons. Schedule and pricing details will be announced.