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a story that is ringing true and inspiring the imaginations of rodeo children across the country. At the end of the story, Short Go, Elsie and Max get a big surprise and discover Short Go is needed to carry out a very special task at the real NFR in Las Vegas. “Cowkids will love the storyline and illustrations and parents will love the valuable lesson shared through Short Go’s experience,” When Lindsay and Marilyn set out on this adventure, they had one goal in mind: Encourage more children to fall in love with reading, horses and the sport of rodeo. “The book launched in October 2017 and the feedback has been amazing,” Lindsay Lindsay says. The Purpose

says. “Families all across the United States and Canada are reading and loving our book. On Christmas night when I was reading my own son his bedtime story, I thought about all of the families who were reading ‘Short Go Makes the NFR’ with their little ones and it was so humbling. Mom and I are very grateful God lead us down this path.” To Learn More “Short Go Makes the NFR” is a perfect Christmas, baby shower, birthday or “just because” gift for any child who loves horses and rodeo. To purchase books, visit www.TheBellMareBookCo.com and to keep up with the latest news and giveaways, follow Short Go at www.Facebook. com/ShortGoMakesTheNFR.

Association publications for more than 10 years and our family has owned Quarter Horses for more than 60 years,” Lindsay says. “So, there was never a doubt in our mind that Short Go would be any other breed. And we decided to make him a bay because it seems like throughout the years our best horses always wind up being bays.” About the Story In “Short Go Makes the NFR,” the children and Short Go re- enact the timed events at the NFR – just like Lindsay and her sister, Reagan, used to. “I saddled horses for my girls nearly every day and their favorite thing to do was pretend like they were competing at the NFR,” Marilyn says. Lindsay and Marilyn reflected on those memories and created

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