World Championship Indian Relay Races™
THE PRIDE OF THE WYO

Horses forever changed life on the Great Plains. They tipped the balance of power in favor of mounted warriors, and they were prized as wealth. For Native Americans today, horses endure as an emblem of tradition and a source of pride, pageantry and healing.

Indian Relay Racing is a way for teams to compete for cash and prizes. Teams consist of one rider, three horses, two holders and a mugger. The race starts in front of the grandstands, with a standing start. Racers make one lap around the track, changing horses twice in front of the grandstands. Timers keep track of heats and the teams with the best times advance to the Championship race on Saturday night. Each night, from July 12 – 15, 2023, teams will compete for $90,000 in cash and prizes before the PRCA Rodeo Performance.

CONTESTANT INFO & REGISTRATION

2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INDIAN RELAY RACES TeAMS SELECTED!

Abrahamson

Dancing Warrior

Brew Crew

His BadHorse

Ecoffey Express

Two Medicine

Carlson Relay

S/M Express

River Road

Bird In Ground

Frontline Relay

SPQNI

BlanketBull

Arrow Lakes

Old Elk Relay

Thunderwolf

War Chiefs

Mountain River Indian

Long Feather

Fasthorse

July 12-15, 2023 to begin each Sheridan WYO Rodeo Performance.

$90,000 in Cash & Prizes!

  • $750 entry fee per team
  • Entries and entry fees are due no later than June 1, 2023
  • No late entries
  • Cash prizes for traditional tribal costuming
  • Buckles and Jackets awarded to race winners

The World Championship Indian Relay Race is an invitational. Teams will be selected and notified no later than June 15, 2023. Teams who are not selected will receive entry fee refunds via their original form of payment. 

Get your application in early! NEW online payment processing information coming soon. All credit cards will be accessed a credit card processing fee. If you would prefer to pay by certified check or money order (no personal checks), you may mail it to: Sheridan WYO Rodeo, PO Box 742, Sheridan, WY 82801. Funds must be received by June 1, 2023.

All Judges decisions are final.

  1. Wyoming law requires all horses to have current brand and health papers.
  2. Sheridan County Fairground stalls become available for World Championship Indian Relay team check in starting Tues., July 11, 2023 at 7 a.m. unless other arrangements are made in advance.
  3. A loose horse on the track disqualifies the team for that heat only.
  4. Traditional tribal costumes (moccasins, breechcloths) required for riders.
  5. Any rider not properly attired may be assessed a 10 second penalty!!!!
  6. 4 people and 3 horses per team. You will be assigned 5 stalls.
  7. All horses remain on track during entire race.
  8. Intoxicated teams and bad behavior will result in disqualification. This includes unsportsmanlike conduct or animal cruelty, arguing with judges and/or official personnel.
  9. Races will be timed. Championship race determined by times posted in qualifying heats.
  10. Dismounted, standing start. Muggers may assist rider.
  11. Sheridan WYO Rodeo reserves the right to refuse any entry.
  12. Race officials will draw post positions June 15, 2023 so that races may be posted in the rodeo program.
  13. Race officials reserve the right to excuse any team with unruly or unfit horses.
  14. Pre-race meeting at 4:00 p.m. Wed., July, 12, 2023. All teams are required to attend.

REMINDER: TEAM ENTRY DEADLINE FOR 2023 is JUNE 1st. Once the 2023 entry form is available, please submit it online. If you’d prefer to mail it, you may do so by mailing the form and a certified check or money order (no personal checks) to Sheridan WYO Rodeo, PO Box 742, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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