I learnt about the American West during the last 2 years of History in High School as part of my school-leaving certificate as I took History. They didn't go into horseback-riding too much though. It was mainly about the Native Americans, Mountain Men, Homesteaders, Cattle Ranchers & Cowboys. Then we moved onto the History of medicine, foot-binding in China & the History of stage-coaching which I was more interesting. I've got some D.V.D.s on American History which I'll be watching & note-taking from to add more to my report before putting it into chronological order & re-writing. It sounds fascinating. Thank you very much for the suggestion. :0)