McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family: The Darnall Family

Region X Darnall Family

Congratulations to the Darnall Family of De Leon, Texas, the Region X McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family.For more than 45 years, the Darnalls have built and sustained Darnall Ranch and Darnall Performance Horses. The operation is led by Danielle Darnall, and includes her son Hoyt Darnall, uncle Shawn Darnall, aunt Erin Darnall, cousin Arlee Darnall, grandma Claudia Darnall, grandpa Greg Darnall, bonus grandma Shari Darnall, and granny Roseanna Bowden. Together, they form a strong team built on hard work, knowledge, and family values.

The family ranch business includes a cow and calf operation, a commercial goat and sheep program, a horse breeding and training program, and even a dog training side. They also farm coastal hay and maintain pecan orchards across both owned and leased land.

Every day starts early and ends late. Mornings begin in the barn where the family divides up tasks. Whether it’s caring for livestock, working horses, or tending crops, everyone pitches in to make the operation successful.

Hoyt Darnall (17) is deeply involved in both ranch work and rodeo. He helps with feeding, breeding, training, and shoeing horses, as well as all aspects of ranching and farming. Hoyt competes in team roping, both heading and heeling, and tie-down calf roping. He participates in the Texas High School Rodeo Association Region X, WRCA Youth Ranch Rodeos, adult and youth ranch rodeos, USTRC, OTRA, amateur rodeos, and other team roping events across Texas.

Arlee Darnall (9)  focuses on 4-H, where she shows market and breeding goats and lambs. On the ranch, she helps feed livestock and manages the nutrition and exercise programs for her show animals. Outside of agriculture, she enjoys basketball and softball.

The Darnalls enjoy spending time together, whether they’re roping at home, traveling to rodeos and team ropings, supporting Arlee’s sports events, or playing cards around the kitchen table in the evening.

This lifestyle is second nature to the Darnalls. They grew up in it and can’t imagine anything different. The family values the lessons it teaches, including work ethic, responsibility, and determination. They believe in going after what you want and not giving up when things get tough. Sometimes it just takes another day to figure things out.

Hoyt and Arlee play a vital role in the family operation. Hoyt is known as the jack of all trades, helping with everything from starting colts to fencing. Arlee focuses more on her show animals but contributes to daily chores and feeding.

The family has decades of experience. From horse training and breeding to feed programs and dog handling, they have the knowledge to manage each part of the operation. That knowledge is passed down daily through hands-on work and shared experiences.

They also rely on McCoy’s Building Supply, located in nearby Stephenville. The Darnalls shop there for fencing supplies, tools, lumber, feeders, and Priefert products to keep the ranch running smoothly.

Being part of the Texas High School Rodeo Association has added to their routine, especially for Hoyt. Rodeo teaches dedication, sportsmanship, and discipline, which mirrors the demands of ranch life.

The Darnall family is incredibly honored to be selected as the Region X McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family.