Locals compete at O-Mok-See Nationals
Teagan Frawley, 11, is the Junior Princess in the 8 to 10 age category of the recently held O-Mok-see National Championship. (Photo by Kaila Frawley)
Harper Frawley, 10, won Miss Congeniality in the youngest category of the O-Mok-See National Championship in Helena. (Photo by Kaila Frawley)
Sisters Harper and Teagan Frawley were crowed as new royalty at the NSCA O-Mok-See National Championship 60th anniversary. (Photo by Kaila Frawley)
Bob Jones is flanked by Tammy Stedman on his left. Stedman’s daughter Amanda Hansen and her granddaughter, Baily Hansen are on his right. Jones is a Hall of Fame member of the National Saddle Club Association. He has been honored as the oldest rider every year since 2018. In 2023, he teamed up with his son, Daren, for a Devil’s Cowhide comeback at the National Championship in Pocatello, Idaho (he was 86 years old). (photo by Tammy Stedman)
The rhythmic thunder of hooves and the cheers of proud families echoed through the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds as the 60th Annual National O-Mok-See Championship returned to its roots in Helena, where the National Saddle Clubs Association was founded.
The weeklong event held July 4-12 brought together nearly 400 competitors from across the nation, rekindling the spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition that defines this unique equestrian sport.
O-Mok-See, derived from the Blackfoot phrase ‘oh-mak-see pass-kan’, meaning "riding big dance," is a high-speed, family-oriented form of pattern horse racing. With its origins in tribal ceremonies and adapted into modern-day saddle club events, O-Mok-See emphasizes not only speed and skill, but also sportsmanship, unity, and fun for all ages.
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