“Insanity” was a word overheard from a member of the crowd during the first annual Extreme Indian Relay held at Halstead Downs last night.
An estimated 2,000 people took in the sport, the oldest in Canada, on the Ex grounds. It is a mixture of horse wrangling and racing all put together on a three-lap race.
Riders jump off and jump on the next horse at the start of each lap, the winner is the one who does it fastest, while also not being disqualified for the many different rules.
Below are some of the scenes from last night’s races, you can still come out and check it out for yourself today, July 28, 2024, races start at 2 p.m.
Teams enter Halstead Downs ahead of the main events of the evening – Amy Gray – Provided Photo
Teams enter Halstead Downs ahead of the main events of the evening – Amy Gray – Provided Photo
The start of the Chiefs race, July 27, 2024 – Amy Gray – Provided Photo
Brave Yazzie, 4, shows the crowd her indigenous dancing skills ahead of the Extreme Indian Relay – Amy Gray – Provided Photo
Brave Yazzie, 4, shows the crowd her indigenous dancing skills ahead of the Extreme Indian Relay – Amy Gray – Provided Photo
Crowds pack the stands at Halstead Downs ahead of the races – Amy Gray – Provided Photo
Riders mount and dismount their horses during the first exchange on the first heat of the evening – Amy Gray – Provided Photo
Horses cross paths causing chaos during the heats – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A rider dismounts and slows his horse during the Extreme Indian Relay – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A rider holds on while trying to be removed from his mount at the Extreme Indian Relay – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A rider falling off his horse during an exchange – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A rider pauses to take in the crowd at the Extreme Indian Relay, July 27, 2024 – Dan Gray – Meridian Source
A rider falling off his horse during an exchange – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A rider falling off his horse during an exchange – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
Victory as one of the riders strides to the finish line – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
Down the Stretch as the Chief’s race comes down to the finish line- Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A rider asks for just a little more as he heads to the finish line – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A horse gives the handler a side eye, July 28, 2024 – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
A rider salutes the fans at Halstead Downs – Dan Gray – Meridian Source Photo
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