# Smoky the Cowhorse — Character guide

> Key figures in Smoky the Cowhorse by Will James.

- [Smoky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/smoky.md): A wild range colt who becomes a legendary cowhorse, facing many trials and owners.
- [Clint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/clint.md): A skilled bronc twister who first tames Smoky and becomes his devoted owner.
- [Cloudy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/cloudy.md): An old, wise cowhorse who mentors Smoky during his early range days.
- [Jeff Nicks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/jeff_nicks.md): A cowboy and friend of Clint who helps with the ranch work.
- [Old Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/old_tom.md): An experienced ranch hand who works alongside Clint and Jeff.
- [The Cougar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/the_cougar.md): A predatory mountain lion that stalks and attacks horses on the range.
- [Pecos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/pecos.md): A cowboy who briefly owns Smoky during a rough period.
- [Tom Jarvis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/tom_jarvis.md): A horse trader who buys and sells Smoky at an auction.
- [Pancho Villa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/pancho_villa.md): Historical Mexican revolutionary briefly mentioned in a story context.

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