RAVALLI - The difference between a brand-name, factory-built saddle and a custom, handmade saddle is "like driving a Volkswagen vs. driving a Mercedes Benz," says Don Carter.

From inside his small workshop in the unincorporated community of Marvel, horse trainer Orly Valencia has been perfecting the craft of making saddles intended for the long-haul cowboys on the range.

BELGRADE, Mont. — Passing on life lessons are time-honored ways of keeping essential professions healthy and vibrant. They are especially relevant when one generation gifts its knowledge and passion ...

BELGRADE, Mont. — Passing on life lessons is a time-honored way of keeping essential professions healthy and vibrant. They are especially relevant when one generation gifts its knowledge and passion ...