Ninemile Training

"Usually when I'm talking about horses, I'm also talking about mules," Smoke Elser tells the two-dozen people at his weeklong packing clinic.

One Kid, One Leader, One Horse

There's nothing complicated about Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch's philosophies on helping children.The Oregon program partners young people with horses and adult leaders, all in an effort to help children overcome physical and emotional difficulties.

Reclaiming the Cowboy Way

Time constraints and mechanization can get in the way of horseback cowboying traditions. A veteran cowboy offers his advice on increasing your riding time, and becoming a better 21st-century hand.

A Horsemanship Crossroads

Argentine trainer Esteban Mera blends Patagonian horsemanship traditions with North American methods, creating a unique blend of horse-handling wisdom.

Riding and Learning at Hat Creek Ranch

During an eight-day clinic at trainer Peter Campbell's Wyoming ranch, student riders balance formal lessons with real-world riding, forge lifelong friendships and savor a learning environment like no other.