Elite Genetics. Working Tradition.
EC Ranch was founded by Ed and Cindy Carroll in 1974. What began as a working farm evolved into a passion for cutting horses, with the breeding program established in 1984. After Ed's successful career in computing and software, the Carrolls formally retired to the ranch in 2004, substantially expanding the cattle operation while maintaining their commitment to breeding quality cutting horses. Today, Cindy continues the legacy they built together, raising horses and dogs on the same land they've called home for over fifty years.
Cindy Carroll
Owner & Operator
Every animal earns their keep on our working cattle operation — see the ranch through the seasons
300+ head of Beefmaster cattle on 50+ years of family land in Hunt County, Texas
Raising AQHA cutting horses with care since 1984 — every foal handled from day one
Working Australian Kelpies proven daily on our commercial cattle operation
Professional training facilities where horses develop real cow sense and heart
Quality pasture management provides year-round nutrition for our grass-fed operation
Natural habitat supporting diverse wildlife — stewards of the land for generations
Guiding principles that drive everything we do.
Every horse and dog at EC Ranch earns their keep on a real working cattle operation. We believe the best way to develop cow sense, stamina, and heart is through daily work—not just arena training. Our animals are raised with care, handled from day one, and proven on our commercial Beefmaster herd before they ever leave the ranch.
Carefully selected bloodlines for cow sense and durability.
Our stock is proven daily on our commercial Beefmaster operation.
Cindy Carroll has dedicated her life to raising exceptional cutting horses on EC Ranch. What started as a passion in 1984 has evolved into one of Hunt County's most respected breeding programs.
Every horse at EC Ranch is trained on our working cattle operation—developing the cow sense, athleticism, and heart that make great cutters. No arena shortcuts, just real work with real cattle, day in and day out.
When you buy from EC Ranch, you're getting horses proven in the pasture, not just on paper.
Owner & Operator
Cindy has been raising cutting horses at EC Ranch since 1984. After Ed's passing, she continues the legacy they built together, managing the 300-head cattle operation and breeding program with the same dedication to quality that has defined EC Ranch for over fifty years.