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Horse Nations Racing Group Announces 2026 NHIRC Season Schedule
The full schedule of sanctioned Indian Relay Racing events for the 2026 season has been confirmed, spanning venues across the American West from June through September.
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Indian Relay Tour of Champions Rides into Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days announced that top Indian Relay teams will compete over two weekends at Frontier Park, showcasing one of North America's oldest and most exciting equestrian sports to tens of thousands of spectators. The event marks a major milestone in the national visibility of Indian Relay Racing.
Growth
NHIRC Expands Tribal Nation Participation for 2026
The Native Horse Indian Relay Racing Circuit welcomes three additional tribal nations to its sanctioned competition roster, bringing the total to over 30 participating nations.
Announcement
Indian Relay Championship of Champions Moving to Frontier Park
The Horse Nations Indian Relay Council (HNIRC) announced that the Indian Relay Championship of Champions will be held at Frontier Park in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 25-27, 2026 — marking the first time the championship event will be hosted at one of the most storied rodeo venues in the American West.
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CBS News' flagship newsmagazine 60 Minutes brought Indian Relay Racing to a national audience — documenting the sport's deep roots in Native American culture and the growing movement to bring it into the mainstream of American racing.
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