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• Meghan's visit to 7D Ranch

  I began working with Meghan last spring to find ranches for her articles. I am so pleased she wound up at the 7D. I rode there twice last summer. In my career working on ranches in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana and as a dude ranch consultant I have seen some fantastic country. 7D Ranch is at the very top of the list of places I would recommend.

  Posted by Ted Harvey January 26, 2012 16:45:05

• 7D Ranch

  
  Our family has been to the 7D many times, and we are delighted to share our views regarding the ranch. We love the ranch for lots of reasons:
  
  1. The managers and staff are wonderfully committed to the care of the guests. We always feel that the entire staff would happily set aside anything to make our day more enjoyable, whether that means guiding us, teaching us riding techniques, making a special meal, etc.
  
  2. The ranch is dedicated to safety. We have two young daughters who love to ride (but are not frequent riders), so matching their skills with the right horse is critical to our peace of mind. The corral staff deeply care for the wellbeing of their horses, and they know their idiosyncrasies. The horses are rotated, too, so they get plenty of rest.
  
  3. The ranch is surrounded by jagged peaks - - and they are nearby, not distant, so the views are intensely beautiful.
  
  4. One need not drive anywhere; once we get to the ranch, we can stay put. There are myriad and varied riding and hiking trails right from the ranch. We love to hike right from the ranch, and the hiking trails range from moderate to highly challenging, and the vistas range from open to dense forests and almost magical meadows of wildflowers.
  
  5. The Dominick family, which owns the ranch, runs the ranch. Their passion for doing things the right way, and for giving guests a familial atmosphere (in the best sense), imbues our experience.
  
  6. Year after year, the young people who work at the ranch are outstanding individuals who are knowledgeable about the environment and socially skilled.
  
  7. There are so many outdoor activities, that the days can fly by - - but if we want peace and quiet, that can dominate too. Stress disappears as the beauty of nature permeates our experience.
  
  8. The ranch adjoins national wilderness areas which are part of the Yellowstone ecosystem, so wildlife sitings are a part and parcel of our experience. From elk to hummingbirds, the thrill is there.
  
  9. The ranch is an hour and twenty minutes from Cody - - remote, yet close enough that travel is not arduous. (Don't miss the Buffalo Bill Museum, one of the best Western art, firearms, and natural history museums in the country. And I'm a museum buff.)
  
  10. The layout of the cabins on the property provides privacy when that is desired.
  

  Posted by Chris Halabi January 22, 2012 18:58:50

• 7D Ranch

  Thanks for the article!

  Posted by Andrea Dominick January 22, 2012 15:52:23