
Indian Relay —
Fast and frenetic, Indian Relay is a sport in which riders, including Jon Marc (pictured,) compete for pride and prize money, with no saddles or race helmets.

Crazy horses —
To the untrained eye, it can look like sheer unmitigated chaos as changeovers of horses take place every lap during a three-lap race.

Life in the fast lane —
Speed and horsemanship are essential as riders like Zack Rock (pictured) go hell for leather in a bid to cross the line in first place.

Crowd pleasers —
The stands are packed in areas across Idaho and Montana for many of the events on the calendar.

Cultural roots —
According to those immersed in the sport, horses are a key part of what makes the tribes tick.


