Photo: Crossed Sabres RanchFamily ranch
Cody, Wyoming
Crossed Sabres Ranch
North Fork ranch west of Cody with its own 40-horse herd, a kids program and fishing.
Recreation-focused stay
- Season
- Late May – early Sept
- Ages
- Riders 7+
What you'll do
- Daily guided rides from the ranch's own herd of about 40 horses, plus arena lessons
- Fly fishing on the North Fork of the Shoshone, with one guided trip per guest
- Off-ranch days for rafting, Yellowstone and the Cody Nite Rodeo
When to go
- Late May to early September, Sunday to Saturday
- Adults-only weeks at the end of August
Who it's for
- Families, with a kids program run by staff and wranglers
- Riders 7 and up; nervous beginners can start with arena or pony rides
Good to know
- A historic dude ranch, run by the Long family since 2013
- No cell service, Wi-Fi or TV
- Riders are limited to 235 lb, and helmets are required for 17 and under
- Family programs
- Fly fishing
- Horsemanship
- Sport shooting
- Trail riding

Ride for the brand. No branding required.
- Brand
- Crossed Sabres
- Burned on
- Left rib on cattle, left shoulder on horses
The ranch takes its name from the crossed-sabres brand J.W. 'Billy' Howell's horses carried.