Skill Seekers: Episode 02
Unconventional
Underdogs
New Kids on a very old block
In Er Enish (horseback wrestling),
Team USA squares off against opponents
who've spent a lifetime in the saddle —
some since before they could walk.
"We are the only team in
the U.S. that trains for
horseback wrestling."
– Nick Willert, Team Captain
Team USA Er Enish (horseback wrestling)
Captain Nick Willert trains for the 2026
World Nomad Games using a custom built
wooden horse apparatus.
2026 World
Nomad Games
The World Nomad Games attracts
athletes from over 100 countries globally.
This year, team USA seeks their first
victory in WNG history (after a
devastating defeat to Kazakhstan
in the 2024 games).
