Indian Relay Championship of Champions to debut in Cheyenne this fall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Horse RacingThe Indian Relay Championship of Champions is set to take place in Cheyenne at Frontier Park, marking its first event in the city. Traditionally associated with Native communities, the sport features intense races where riders change horses during each lap. The competition celebrates a long-standing cultural tradition, drawing participants from across the U.S. and Canada. Event organizers aim to highlight its historical significance while presenting it to a broader audience. The championship will feature various divisions, including men's, women's, and junior categories, with an emphasis on maintaining traditional practices.
- •Championship to be held at Frontier Park in Cheyenne.
- •Event features various divisions for different age groups.
- •Competition involves strategic horse changes during races.
- •Organizers emphasize tradition, allowing teams to operate independently.
- •Participants come from across the U.S. and Canada, with interest from abroad.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — 'America’s first extreme sport' is coming to Cheyenne: Putting Indian Relay in perspective
"CHEYENNE — The Yellowstone Downs track in Billings was demolished in 2017. The last horses to kick up its dirt were the thoroughbreds and quarter horses of the Indian Relay Championship of Champions in September of that year. Some decorated in war paint, others wearing race hoods, they sprinted around the half-mile track, their riders using nothing but their legs and a pair of reins to keep ...
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