Helena Hosts National O-Mok-See Equestrian Event

Helena hosts national O-Mok-See equestrian event

Riders nationwide have gathered at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds to keep a Native American equestrian tradition alive.

National Saddle Club Association celebrates annual O-Mok-See

This week at the Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds, the National Saddle Club Association and families from across the U.S. are riding to celebrate the 60th annual National O-Mok-See. The sport of O-Mok-See originated from the Blackfeet Indian Tribe. The full name, O-Mok-See Pass-Kan, meaning riding big dance, describes a specific riding style.Historically, it was used as a war ceremony before warriors set out on mounted expeditions.Since 1965, the Natio…

National Saddle Club Association celebrates 60th annual O-Mok-See

This week at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, the National Saddle Club Association and families from across the U.S. are riding to celebrate the 60th annual National O-Mok-See. The sport of O-Mok-See originated from the Blackfeet Indian Tribe. The full name, O-Mok-See Pass-Kan, meaning riding big dance, describes a specific riding style.Historically, it was used as a war ceremony before warriors set out on mounted expeditions.Since 1965, the Nat…