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Located near Guthrie, Texas, the ranch is dedicated to the production of the finest American Quarter Horses and Angus cattle in the country, as well as providing state-of-the-art veterinary and reproductive services.
Red barn from the 6666 Ranch at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas The Four Sixes Ranch, stylized as 6666 Ranch, is a ranch in King County, Texas, as well as Carson County and Hutchinson County.
Legendary Quarter Horses and superior Black Angus cattle are hallmarks of "The Four Sixes," a historic Texas ranch that is part of Burnett Ranches LLC.
Located in North Texas, 6666 Ranch is 266,000 acres in size and spans four counties, making it one of the largest ranches in the state. The ranch comprises two larger sections in King County, Carson, and Hutchison a smaller section in Sherman County.
The 6666 Ranch has become a significant economic driver in West Texas, affecting real estate values and contributing to local charitable initiatives. Its operations extend far beyond ranching, touching various aspects of the regional economy.
The Four Sixes Ranch, which occupies some 208,000 acres, continues to be the primary economic mainstay of King County. The imposing ranch house, occupied by the foreman and his family, stands at the end of a paved driveway just off U.S. Highway 82.
Legend has it that rancher Samuel Burk Burnett won the ranch in a high stakes poker game and that another player, out of money, had bet his ranch on his poker hand, only to lose to Burk Burnett’s hand of four sixes. It makes a great story, right? Burnett denied the story more than once.
The ranch is dedicated to superior water and range management practices, working as much as possible to reclaim land for native grasses and restore or improve natural water resources. The ranch is wildlife-friendly, carefully maintaining a moderate stocking rate of about 30 acres per cow/calf pair.
The 6666 is one of the most iconic ranches in the United States. Known for its rich history, legendary quarter horses, and superior angus cattle, the story of the ranch is as vast as the area it occupies.
In this full-length documentary, Digital Papyrus takes you inside the legendary 6666 Ranch — also known as the Four Sixes.