# Pecos — Smoky the Cowhorse character guide

> Pecos in Smoky the Cowhorse by Will James.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0010-ix-fights-for-rights

## Who they are

A cowboy who briefly owns Smoky during a rough period.

## Relationships

### [Smoky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/smoky)

_rivalry_

Pecos is a rival horse who challenges Smoky for dominance and status.

### [Clint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/clint)

_professional_

Clint manages Pecos as a working horse, though with less affection than for Smoky.

### [Cloudy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/characters/cloudy)

_social_

Cloudy and Pecos are herdmates with minimal direct interaction.

## In the story

### [IX: Fights for Rights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/chapters/ix-fights-for-rights)

Fights alongside Smoky against the black horse, showing loyalty and partnership.

### [XII: “When the Good Leaves”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/smoky_the_cowhorse_se/chapters/xii-when-the-good-leaves)

A freckle-faced vaquero from across the border who eagerly prepares to ride The Cougar, showcasing the challenge the horse once represented.

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