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64 | SignatureMT 64 | SignatureMT The Montana Saddle Club Association has adopted a set of patterned horse racing events for competitions agree that the roster of games takes a prey good set of riding skills which they love and work at with the safety precaution of sporting helmets and some body armor. Racing to be in the competitions includes family members. "Kids from age 4 - 5 have confidence," continues Shular, "they walk with the horse and are led." "From ages 5 - 8, they switch horses and scare everyone." Not long ago, Miranda Shular, a Great Falls Charles M. Russell senior, won the flag race on her "appi" (appalousa) in 9.8 seconds. But, her favorite event is the barrel stakes. In her O-Mok- See quest, she has won shows in Montana, been to nationals, and won two saddles. "Horse events are my interest," she says, "I have friends around the state." Her sister, Reann, is the reigning 12 - 15 age national champion, and is always her partner. All aboard their perfor- mance horses, the McGowan family typically spends the sum- mer in riding competitions. Speaking for himself, Durham McGowan, age 7, has been in O-Mok-See events since "birth" and has already won many belt buckles, and ribbons. Proudly wearing one of those winning buckles, he notes, "I also ride bulls." Racing to be in O-Mok-See compe- titions requires finesse, technique, and rider partnerships FITNESS F O R A N Y A G E & L E V E L Free Towel Service | Free Classes | Free Day Care Most Affordable Fitness Center in Great Falls 715 13th Ave South 406.727.8888 accessfitnessgf.com STARTING AT $29.95 WITH NO CONTRACT Helmets • Gloves • Boots Clothing • Accessories BUY, SELL, TRADE - USED PARTS & MOTORCYCLES "Warning: For safety and training course information, see your dealer or call the SVIA at 1-800-852- 5344. ATVs and UTVs can be hazardous to op- erate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never operate under the influence of drugs or alco hol. Avoid excessive speed and stunt driving. Be extremely careful on difficult or unknown terrain. Utility Vehicles and ATVs are off-road vehicles only and they are not designed, equ ipped or manufactured for use on public roads or highways. Never ride on public roads or carry passengers. CFMOTO recommends that all off-road riders take a training course. CFMOTO ATVs recommended only for highly experienced riders 16 years and older." 1421 Central Ave. W • Great Falls 406.761.3151 www.savagemotosports.com