McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family: The Van Ryn-Ward Family

Congratulations to the Van Ryn-Ward family from Dalhart, Texas, for being selected as the McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family for Region 1. This family truly represents the cowboy way of life, combining generations of ranching heritage with a strong love for rodeo and the Western lifestyle.

The family includes Taylor Ward (mom), her three kids Kain (16), Pierce (15), and Diesel (13) and proud grandparents Clayton “Cowboy” Ward and Cyndi “Coco” Ward. Together, they are a fifth-generation ranching family, deeply rooted in the traditions and values that make the ranching lifestyle so special.

Rodeo is a big part of life for the Van Ryn kids. Kain competes in ranch rodeo, Pierce competes in breakaway roping, poles, goat tying, and team roping, while Diesel enjoys team roping, ribbon roping, and breakaway roping. “The kids are the third generation to rodeo in our family,” says Taylor. “They’ve grown up watching it, learning from us, and now making their own mark in the arena.”

When they’re not competing, you’ll find the kids hard at work on the ranch. They stay busy helping their granddad, Cowboy, with branding, doctoring, day working, feeding, fixing fences, hauling hay, and exercising horses. “Our kids know that rodeo is a privilege that comes after responsibility,” Taylor explains. “We’ve taught them that taking care of cattle and horses comes first and they’ve really embraced that.”

The Van Ryn-Ward family believes in honesty, kindness, respect, and toughness. “We’ve always told the kids to be the men and women of their word,” says Cowboy. “Your word and your reputation are everything in this life, and that’s something money can’t buy.” Those lessons have carried through every part of their daily lives on the ranch, in school, and in the rodeo arena.

For this family, ranching isn’t just a job, it's a way of life. “We love the freedom it gives us and the responsibility that comes with taking care of the land and animals,” Taylor shares. “It’s a lifestyle we’ve come to love and respect, and we’re proud to pass it on to the next generation.”

Taylor owns Fringe Salon, which she opened in 2011, while Cyndi runs Top of Texas Real Estate and C Bar C Properties as a real estate broker. Clayton, or “Cowboy,” wears many hats from brokering cattle, horses, and hay to being a devoted cattleman. But above all, his passion remains team roping and spending time with his grandkids. “They keep me young,” Cowboy says with a grin. “There’s nothing better than watching them work hard and succeed.”

The family is extremely grateful for McCoy’s and everything the company does to support the Western way of life. “It means so much to families like ours to have businesses that believe in this lifestyle,” Taylor says. “We’re proud to be a part of that.”

Being chosen as the McCoy’s Farm & Ranch Family is a true honor for the Van Ryn-Ward family. “We know there were many amazing families to choose from, so it means a lot to us to be selected,” Taylor said. “It’s something we’re very proud of.”

The Van Ryn-Ward family is extremely honored to be representing Region 1 as the McCoy’s Farm & Ranch Family.