Limesand Memorial Award 
 “Fastest Time Overall Each Year in a Different Event”
Kuna, Idaho

Horse Prayer
Author unknown.

Dearest God in heaven.  Give me strength to guide my horse.  Make my hands soft and my head clear.  Let my horse understand me, and I him.  My heart you have blessed with a special love of these animals, let me never lose sight of it.  My soul you have gifted with a deep need for them, let that need never lessen.  Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on an elegant head.  Always may my throat  tighten at the sound of a gentle nicker.  Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain always be sweet to me.  Let the warm touch of a warm nose on my hand always bring a smile.  I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm.  The grace and splendor of a running horse, the thunder of its hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar, let it always be so.  Dearest God grant me patience, for horses are harnessed wind and wind can be flighty.  Let me not frighten or harm them, instead show me ways to understand them.  Above all, Dear God, fill my life with them.  When I pass from this world, send my soul to no heaven without them.  For this love you have given me graces my existence and I shall cherish it and praise You for it for all time.  Amen
        

           Lyle Limesand was 74 years old when his family started the Lyle Limesand Award.  He has never missed an Idaho State O-Mok-See.  He has loved good, fast horses his entire life and has always been mounted on a good horse with enough spitfire and spirit to amuse him while he went for a ride, whether it be in the games, or on the trail. 
            Lyle worked hard as a miner in the Silver Valley, so when he got home, he would saddle up his horse and go for a ride to get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine, and his horse.  Lyle’s love of horse was inherited by his son, David, who would always accompany him for a ride.
            In 1955, Lyle started riding his good horses in game events in the Silver Valley just outside of Kellogg in Cataldo at Fleshman’s Farm.  It was there, that a group of horse friends would meet once a month while the weather was good and set-up the barrels and poles to see who had the fastest horse when timed with a stopwatch.  This group became the Shoshone Rangers Saddle Club.
            Lyle rode many horses  over the years in the games events, and knows that it takes a special horse to have the qualities it needs to make a good gaming horse.  Thunder, a chestnut mare, was Lyle’s first registered quarter horse.  Lyle trained  her for the games and she excelled in all of the events and won many highpoint awards for him.
            Over the years, Lyle and his two children, David and Darla, attended  O-Mok-Sees all over northern Idaho.  Their names were recognized by the other contestants as the ones to beat.  Wife Veda went along as camp cook, nurse and moral support.  Later, Lyle and David continued to dominate the games with their good horses.
            When Lyle became a grandpa, he took his grandkids along with him to the games and provided them with their own horses.  He taught them all he knew and was there for them when they won, or lost and made sure they were just having fun to put it all in perspective.  He always maintained a good sense humor and sportsmanship while enjoying his favorite sport.
            Now, the kids want Lyle’s name and personality to be remembered while horse people are enjoying the camaraderie and sportsmanship of O-Mok-See.  In 1998, they decided to dedicate the Lyle Limesand Award to the rider that competes both days and who achieves the fastest time overall age groups in a different event every year.
            The Limesand family sincerely wishes for all riders to be safe during each year’s events.  Enjoy your new and old friends, practice your sportsmanship and good humor, and appreciate that good horse you’re riding!
 
YEAR EVENT AGE GROUP WINNER
1998 ?? ?? ??
1999 ?? ?? ??
2000 ?? 12 - 15 Lindsey Parkins
2001 2-Stake 12 - 15 Lindsey Parkins
2002 Barrel & Stake 16 - 39 Women Stacey Fiske
2003 Barrels 40 & Over Women Maridean Weinmann
2004 Barrel & Stake 16-39 Men Sam Woodward
2005 Polo Turn 40 & Over Men Ivan Sturlaugson
2006 Figure Eight Stake Race 16-39 Women Tami Moyer
2007 2 Barrel Pole Race 40 & over Women Kandi Hogsett
2008 Half Eight 12 - 15 Kyle Hoodenpyle
2009 Pole Bending 40 & Over Men Marty Perkins