Is the Four Sixes a real ranch?

While "Yellowstone" is set on a fictional ranch in Montana, the Four Sixes setting on the show is the real thing, an operating ranch near Guthrie, about four hours west of Dallas. The Four Sixes has had strong ties to Fort Worth for over a century.
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Who owns the Four Sixes ranch now?

Legendary Four Sixes Ranch sold to 'Yellowstone' producer Taylor Sheridan.
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Can you visit 6666 Ranch?

The Horse Division of the Four Sixes Ranch welcomes visitors by appointment. During the breeding season, the stallions at the Horse Division can be viewed on non-breeding days only, and we do appreciate your calling ahead so we can have a guide available to make your visit more enjoyable and informative.
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How much are they asking for the Four Sixes ranch?

When the ranches were first listed — they came with a combined asking price of $341 million. Converting Four Sixes Ranch from acres to miles - the math translates to roughly 416 square miles.
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Is 6666 Ranch filmed at Yellowstone?

PICS: See Inside the Historic Texas Ranch Where the New 'Yellowstone: 6666' Spinoff Is Filmed. The massive, historic Texas ranch where the new Yellowstone spinoff Yellowstone: 6666 is filming has sold for just under $200 million, and pictures show a property that is truly part of Texas history.
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History on the 6666 Ranch



Who is the old cowboy on Yellowstone at the 6666 Ranch?

How old are the two cowboys at the 6666 Ranch? In real life, Barry Corbin is 81 years old and Buster Welch is 93.
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Who is the old man at the 6666 Ranch on Yellowstone?

However, from an acting point of view, the senior ranch hand at the 6666, Ross, is an even more interesting addition. Ross is played by Barry Corbin, who's been hard at acting work since 1976. During his four and a half decades in the business, he's amassed a truly staggering CV.
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How many cattle does the 6666 Ranch have?

As a cow/calf operation, the ranch now maintains a breeding herd of some 7,000 mother cows. The high quality of Four Sixes cattle is well known, and that reputation continues today making the ranch a frontrunner in the cattle industry.
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How big is the 6666 Ranch in miles?

The ranch is roughly 20 miles long and 12 miles wide. “Legend has it that the history of the ranch began with a poker game and a winning hand of four sixes,” CSM said. The 6666's Ranch has historically been operated as a cattle ranch, and in more recent years, a separate horse division has been established.
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Is the Four Sixes ranch still for sale?

The Four Sixes Ranch, located about 200 miles from Fort Worth, sold for $192.2 million Friday. The ranch, which contains over 142,000 acres, was reportedly purchased by a group led by ”Yellowstone” producer Taylor Sheridan. Sam Middleton, the owner of Chas S.
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How much is the King Ranch worth?

If the Waggoner is worth $725 million, the King is worth $1.1 billion, Grunnah estimates.
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How much does a 6666 Ranch horse cost?

The listing includes three properties- the 142,372-acre horse operation near Guthrie, Texas, the 114,455-acre Dixon Creek Ranch Division in Carson and the 9,427-acre Frisco Creek Ranch Division in Stratford County. The horse operation is priced at $192,202,200.
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Who owns King Ranch?

A private company, King Ranch is owned by 60 or so descendants of company founder Captain Richard King, a legendary figure in the history of cattle ranching in the United States.
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How much did Tyler Sheridan pay for 6666 Ranch?

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is part of a group of investors who recently acquired the property for $192 million, and he has been shooting his new show out there in recent months.
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How many acres is the 4 Sixes ranch?

Founded by Captain Samuel “Burk” Burnett in 1870—when he purchased 100 head of cattle wearing the “6666” brand from Frank Crowley of Denton, Texas—Burnett Ranches today encompasses 260,000 acres including the Four Sixes Ranch headquarters, near Guthrie, and the Dixon Creek Ranch, between Panhandle and Borger—both ...
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Who owns the 6666 Ranch in real life?

Photos: Historic West Texas 6666 Ranch Has a New Owner

“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan, who graduated from Fort Worth's Paschal High School, was rumored to have led the group that purchased the ranch.
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What's the largest ranch in Texas?

King Ranch, largest ranch in the United States, composed of a group of four tracts of land in southeastern Texas, totaling approximately 825,000 acres (333,800 hectares). The King Ranch was established by Richard King, a steamboat captain born in 1825 in Orange county, New York.
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How many acres is the Dutton ranch?

When Yellowstone is not filming on the 2,500-acre ranch, the owners rent out some of the cabins on the property to visitors. Guests can spend their time fishing, horseback riding, and hiking through the area's beautiful mountains.
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What does a triangle brand on the left jaw symbolize on the 6666 Ranch horses?

Left Jaw. Brand here designates old Triangle Ranch lineage or other mare family lineage on Four Sixes Ranch horses.
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Is there oil on the 6666 Ranch?

In 1969, oil was discovered on the 6666 Headquarters' Ranch in King County, Texas. Numerous oil fields followed this discovery and to date, over 100 million barrels of oil have been produced from these fields.
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Is Jimmy a real cowboy?

After John Dutton (Kevin Costner) sent Jimmy down to the Lone Star State to "become a real cowboy," Jimmy was forced to utilize all the skills he learned on the Yellowstone to decide what kind of man he wanted to be.
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Are the cowboys in Yellowstone real cowboys?

That's right, Sheridan employees real-life cowboys on the show. Actor Kevin Costner may just play a convincing cowboy as John Dutton. But “Yellowstone” also features real horse riders on the show.
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Is Lloyd a real cowboy?

As it turns out, the actor behind the long-time Dutton employee, Forrie J. Smith, is a real-life cowboy with decades of experience under his large-buckled belt.
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Is Kevin Costner a real cowboy?

Although he grew up in Southern California, the actor-director says he's always imagined living the outdoor life. He's an “OK” horseback rider, but has developed the skills needed to portray a rancher or a baseball player, as he did in "Bull Durham" and "For Love of the Game."
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