History of the Quarter Circle Lazy B RanchIn the early 1880s, a young Englishman named Oliver H. Wallop (Noll), the youngest son of a Victorian earl, left England for the American West. The youngest son of a Victorian-era earl, he settled in southern Montana, where he introduced the region’s first thoroughbred horses. By 1889, he moved south to Big Horn, Wyoming, establishing what became known as Canyon Ranch, which includes the historic Quarter Circle Lazy B. He married, raised two sons, and continued his passion for breeding horses.In 1925, Noll unexpectedly inherited his family’s title, becoming the 8th Earl of Portsmouth. Despite his nobility, he remained devoted to his Wyoming ranch until his passing in 1942.His son Oliver took over the reins of the ranch continuing to develop superb fishing, shooting and a nationally famous herd of Hereford cattle which carried the Quarter Circle Lazy B Brand. Among the continuing variety of famous visitors were Queen Elizabeth; Prince Phillip; the Japanese, Saudi, and British Ambassadors; and former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing.In 1976, Oliver’s son Malcolm was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served for 18 years. Under his watch, the ranch continued to host prominent guests—from business icons and sports legends like John Elway to political leaders including Vice President Dan Quayle.By the 1980s, fourth-generation Paul and Sandra Wallop began shaping the ranch’s modern era, creating a private hunt club and introducing English-style driven pheasant shoots with a Wyoming twist. A luxury lodge built in 1993 became Orvis Endorsed and was featured in Great American Fishing Lodges . Today, the lodge and surrounding homes welcome guests as premium vacation rentals.The Wallop family has proudly preserved the Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch since 1889—protecting its land, honoring its legacy, and sharing its unique western heritage with generations of visitors.