It's More Than a Job... It's a Passion

With the patience of Job, she sits front and center and watches as each young child takes their turn showcasing what their horse can do. There are times the routine gets broken or someone forgets a turn, but she remains diligent and brings to light the things they did do correctly, and then addresses any flaws in the performance. She is Melody Bilden, from Roundup, Montana and she has been judging horse shows for 54 years. Yes, it is her job, but more than that, it is her passion and love.

Bilden was on hand Saturday as the Phillips County spent roughly eight hours at the pavilion, patiently w...