The ranch is located outside of Idaho Falls, Idaho in the great Snake River Valley. Wildlife and great scenery abound. We are very close to Yellowstone Park and Jackson Hole. The staff at Flying 7 Ranch has over 30 years experience in coaching at the high school level and over 35 years experience working with youth, including other youth ranches and wilderness programs.


Mike Harrigfeld
Owner of the ranch with his wife Lola. Mike grew up learning "the cowboy way" on his fathers cattle ranch. Mike has been a high school football, basketball, and track coach for many years while running the Flying 7 Ranch. He has coached and mentored several successful college athletes and other students who have gone on to achieve success in other fields.

Chad Harrigfeld
Chad and his wife Tori are the managers of The Flying 7 Ranch. After his college football career Chad became the number one trainer at the ranch along with his other responsibilities on the ranch. Chad has been involved in coaching football in the community. He is also a certified trainer in Positive Control Systems.

Mauna Rae Harrigfeld
After Mauna Rae's college volleyball career in Arizona, she worked on a youth ranch in Utah and loved it, so she wanted to be part of our staff. We are anxious to take advantage of her experience and skill.She also coaches in the local high school

Brett Harrigfeld
Brett is the youngest son of the Harrigfeld's, and he has just returned off a mission for his church. He knows the ranch life, and will be a good model for the boys.

Shellie Willardson
With Shellie comes a wealth of experience. 5 Years experience working in troubled youth programs, including wilderness programs and animal therapy. She was a psyche tech at two different juvenile lock down facilities, and a correctional officer at a men's prison. She also has been a Psychosocial Rehabilitator at a counseling agency. She has a B.S Degree in Psychology. She is a valuable resource for Flying 7 Ranch.

Cory Wilson
Cory is our around-the-clock licensed professional therapist (L.L.P.C.) with experience in family counseling and is currently a high school counselor. He will assist our students with individual therapy and treatment plans, as well as family therapy to improve relationships in the home.

There are other professionals, full-time therapists, teachers, physicians, volunteers, and other members of the family who will be involved on the ranch as needed.