Lacey Koelho Riata Ranch, Exeter, California,1998 Photographer's Caption: "Tom Maier’s training program at the Riata Ranch was run with military-style discipline. Girls worked their way up into positions as performers, learning stunts with extreme caution and focus. Lacy Koelho was one of Maier’s successful proteges."

Kansas Carradine Louisville, Kentucky, 1998 Photographer's Caption: "Just before a performance, Riata Ranch Cowboy Girl Kansas Carradine prepares to ride in the arena."

Three Cowboys Layton Springs, Eastern Sierra, 1994

Tom Love Three Creek Ranch, Idaho, 1996

Branding 2 Three Creek Ranch, Idaho, 1996 Photographer's Caption: "In a branding, calves are systematically castrated, inoculated and branded."

Cowboy 1 TS Ranch near Elko, Nevada, 2003 Photographer's Caption: "My intention was to capture the epic landscape with rider and horse."

Janna Copley 1 Riata Ranch, Exeter, California, 1995 Photographer's Caption: "Janna Copley was a trick rider with the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, and another protégé of Tom Maier. Beginning as a young girl, she performed for two decades. She was also a successful cover girl and model."

Linc Eddy Dry Creek Ranch, Nevada, 1993 Photographer's Caption: "The bond between horse and rider is almost supernatural. In an image like this the horse is the silent partner, yet you can see the animal’s soul in its eyes. "

Janna Copely 2 Will Rogers Follies, San Francisco, California, 1996 Photographer's Caption: "Backstage at the Will Rogers Follies, performers await their stage entrance. Child actors sing along with the chorus currently performing. Copely, an expert horsewoman, trick rider and roper, and Riata Ranch Cowboy Girl alum, was at the height of her career."

Gabe Williams TS Ranch, near Elko, Nevada, 2003 Photographer's Caption: "This portrait was part of a memorable shoot at the TS Ranch when they were moving herd."