A fly rod and reel resting on a lichen-covered rock beside a mountain river.Photo: Crossed Sabres Ranch
Family 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
Crossed Sabres Ranch brand: Two curved blades with looped hilts, crossed like sabres

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.