Contact Us
Meet The Staff
Ph: (712) 684-5216
Fax: (712) 684-5509
hatranch@gliddenwildblue.com
Contact Us:
HAT Ranch
2261 B Avenue
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
Office Manager: Norma Olsen
Norma has been a vital part of the HAT Ranch operations doing bookkeeping, cattle data entry, as well as assisting with record keeping at processing time.
Owner: Doug Honold
Doug has been breeding purebred Angus cattle since 1958, and purebred Tarentaise cattle since 1986. His dedication and love for the breed keeps him busy in making better genetic cattle, geared for calving ease and meat production. Doug and his wife Linda have three sons Jeff, Cory, and Michael. They are also proud grandparents to six grandchildren who keep them busy.
Western Representative: Gordy Fordyce
Gordy has been a vital asset to the HAT Ranch, as he first introduced the Tarentaise breed in 1984. He has served on the Tarentaise Board for six years, and was inducted into the American Tarentaise Hall of Fame.
Wyoming Contact Representative: Les Haight
Les and his wife Kay have bred cattle and horses for many years, on the Haight family ranch south of Gillette, WY which was homesteaded in 1902. You can contact Les at (307) 689-1563
Ranch Manager: Michael Honold
Michael has been working on the ranch for four years, after returning from Wyoming. He cares for not only the ranch cattle, but also his own herd. Michael is married and has two children.
