In Lesotho, aka the Kingdom in the Sky, a small mountainous enclave in South Africa, the remote, dusty village of Semonkong feels like the African "wild west"—the absence of drivable roads means the horse has overtaken the car as the only reliable means of transport. Riding is not just necessary but also the sport of choice and an opportunity for young shepherds to compete against one another.

In Lesotho, aka the Kingdom in the Sky, a small mountainous enclave in South Africa, the remote, dusty village of Semonkong feels like the African "wild west"—the absence of drivable roads means the horse has overtaken the car as the only reliable means of transport. Riding is not just necessary but also the sport of choice and an opportunity for young shepherds to compete against one another.