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Copyright 2008 Rocky Mountain Rider. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reproduction of any editorial material, artwork and photos is strictly forbidden without express written permission of the publisher. For information about reprint rights, please contact the editor; editor@rockymountainrider.com.
March 2008 Issue
“I’ve never missed a performance,” says Collette Maxwell, a
30-year veteran of the Bitterroot
Mountettes, a ladies drill team that has consistently won in drill team
competitions across the West. Her words emphasize the fact that first
and foremost the drill team is fun.
Maxwell says that the team began in 1966. It was initially
encouraged by the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, who wanted
something fun their wives could do with horses like the Posse was doing
at that time.
“Since then, there are only a few times I can remember when we
were not the Montana State Champions,” says Maxwell.
“We are very active. We compete with the five
Maxwell says, “Currently, we have twelve active members,
including one 15-year-old with her parent. We could use twenty.
“It’s a big commitment,” she explains. “Beginning on
April 1, we practice once a week, but with competitions and appearances
we can spend more time.
“All a person needs is a good, well-mannered horse that can
canter and get along with other horses. There are no breed or color
restrictions.”
Maxwell says that she had ridden twelve to fourteen horses over
her years as a Mountette, and favors young horses that she is in the
process of training because they get great experience in lots of
situations.
The Mountettes hold fundraisers throughout the year and have
sponsors to defray travel, costume and other expenses.
Their upcoming 28th Annual Bitteroot Mountettes Stallion Auction
will be held March 22, 2008, at the C Max Stables in Corvallis, MT.
Breedings to more than 30 nationally-known stallions will be up for bid.
The stallions may be previewed at 10:00 a.m., and the auction starts at
11:00 a.m. The indoor facility will also have food and drinks available.
For more information on the Stallion Auction, contact Linda
Olbert at 406-961-3737,
or email brm_aution@msn.com. E-mail bidding may be done at:
cmaxstable@msn.com.
For more information on the Bitterroot Mountettes, call Collette
Maxwell at 406-961-1985
or visit www.bitterrootmountettes.com. Copyright 2008 Rocky Mountain Rider. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reproduction of any editorial material, artwork and photos is strictly forbidden without express written permission of the publisher. For information about reprint rights, please contact the editor; editor@rockymountainrider.com.
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