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 10-13, 2024, teams will compete for $90,000 in cash and prizes before the PRCA Rodeo Performance.
CONTESTANT INFO & REGISTRATION
2024 by Invitation Only!
The 2024 World Championship Indian Relay Races participants will be selected by invitation only. A rodeo representative will contact you, and teams must submit a Certified Check, their application and include a 1099 Form by June 1, 2024. Rules, Prizes and Details listed here.
Contact:
Jess Sams
307.751.6576
July 10-13, 2024 to begin each Sheridan WYO Rodeo Performance.
By invitation only! 20 teams will be selected!
$90,000 in Cash & Prizes!
- $750 entry fee per team
- $200 stall fee (5 stalls for the week)
- Must fill out 1099 Form
- 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
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, 2024.
All Judges decisions are final.
REMINDER FOR INVITEES ONLY! TEAM ENTRY DEADLINE FOR 2024 is JUNE 1st. PLEASE DO NOT SEND AN ENTRY UNLESS YOU ARE CONTACTED BY A RODEO REPRESENTATIVE.
Mail the form and a certified check or money order (no personal checks) to Sheridan WYO Rodeo, PO Box 742, Sheridan, WY 82801.
- Wyoming law requires all horses to have current brand and health papers.
- Sheridan County Fairground stalls become available for World Championship Indian Relay team check in starting Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7 a.m. unless other arrangements are made in advance.
- A loose horse on the track disqualifies the team for that heat only.
- Traditional tribal costumes (moccasins, breechcloths) required for riders.
- Any rider not properly attired may be assessed a 10 second penalty!!!!
- 4 people and 3 horses per team. You will be assigned 5 stalls.
- All horses remain on track during entire race.
- Intoxicated teams and bad behavior will result in disqualification. This includes unsportsmanlike conduct or animal cruelty, arguing with judges and/or official personnel.
- Races will be timed. Championship race determined by times posted in qualifying heats.
- Dismounted, standing start. Muggers may assist rider.
- Sheridan WYO Rodeo reserves the right to refuse any entry.
- Race officials will draw post positions June 15, 2024 so that races may be posted in the rodeo program.
- Race officials reserve the right to excuse any team with unruly or unfit horses.
- Pre-race meeting at 4:00 p.m. Wed., July, 10, 2024. All teams are required to attend.
