As a former training jockey I can say horse hopping has a true leap of faith for both man and horse; the combined energies become self fueling. I love it.
Incredible horsemanship! I was a Jockey in the early 1970s and I can tell you the thrill of riding a Thoroughbred is out of this world. To do it ala Indian, bareback and as a relay team is out of this universe! I so enjoyed this I want to go west and watch a race in person. Yes, Churchill Downs should run an Indian Relay Race as an exhibition event. Race fans would love it!
Doesn't get better than this... I used to do this at 14 years of age. Talk about adrenaline and feeling the true spirit of the beloved horse. Those muscles rippling under you.. Nothing comes close. This is when you become one with the horse! ❤💪❤
This is so incredible! The physical strength and stamina it takes to ride bareback, especially at a gallop, is insane. I can’t imagine jumping off and right back on again as well- SO much strength is required to be able to do that. I would love to learn more about what they look for. I imagine they prefer to find TBs who stand closer to 15h or are on the smaller side in general because it’s easier to mount and dismount. I’m so worried about the safety of the horses and the people involved, but I can see that the horses are all very well cared for and loved, and I’m sure they’re doing everything they can to avoid collisions. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world! Although I hope to see this make its way into the mainstream, I certainly won’t be trying this on my ex-racehorse mare 🤣
Someone has probably already mentioned this but, there is and old saying that “ the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a person.” This is true in countless ways.
These are the types of events Americans should be promoting as part of their native culture.This should be an event as big as the baseball world series.
it would bring out all crazies that hate all things horse. They want horses to be separated from humans because they love seeing abuse in all things horse. In NYC they think horses walking in Central Park, a park built for HORSES is cruel. This needs to be kept private so horse haters can not ruin all the good.
@@tropicaoptica it would be epic to regulate it to have the horses comply to certain rights and treatments, kind of like an athlete. To keep it natural, and competitive.
Wow!! I grew up riding horses and I am a proud member of the Sault Ste Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan! This is new and exciting to me!! I can feel their passion and I am definitely inspired for these young people. A horse can be the best of friends and make you a strong warrior!! Thank you for this story!
Mate makes our Australian Melbourne Cup look like a sunday picnic meeting. This is hard core ❤ brave warriors in every sense of the word more power to the Horse Nations. Respect from Australia 🦘🐨
- Indian relay races originate from steeling horses. - Nascar racing originates from bootlegging. Just funny that they all seem to originate from crimes.
Wow ! Just WOW !! I’d love to try this if I was 20 yrs younger !! So much more intense and interesting than plain ole horse racing !!! Do they welcome non natives to watch ? If so, I’d love to attend. Good luck to all doing this awesome sport !!
This is fantastic. Always knew the Native Americans were great horsemen. But this sport is truly natures test for man and horse as a team. Better than baseball or American football, to my mind.
You know it’s excellent journalism when you find yourself watching something intensely and you had no interest in the subject… I have zero interest in horse racing, but this story was fascinating.. excellent journalism!!
Ken is absolutely correct, a full flat out run is like flying it’s so wonderful and smooth. When you have a horse wreck, not so much fun. I used to ride my horse bareback with just a leather thong on his lower jaw. My friend Lynnelle and I would do all kinds of crazy stunts on our horses. Good times.
I believe the Pendleton Roundup has always had a great Native American horse race! Nice to see how it has grown....and growing! Tge Cowboy Channel should help sponsership!!
Indian speed riding is a very tough horse race you can find. To see the clear cut winner ride over the finish line arms raised is a tearing jester of accomplishment!
Good question,they get sprinters because they only go a short distance. Quarter horses fit the bill. Or ones that have some THB blood but shorter so they’re easier to jump on.
This is reflective of how horse racing was in great depression. Money and dangerous entertainment ("a lot of injuries") is so lucrative , kind of gladatorial / important. How many horses are injured. 100 k prize money. Indian relay is way for cultures to survive bad conditions and save our mustangs, too. But it is a shame it has to be as dangerous as horse racing became in great depression. Scary that they are buying domestic sprinters. Poor horses. Their genetics may be fast but not tough. Not mustangs. They "connect to 200 yrs ago, warrior background" but are turning toward domestic sprinters??? They need to honor the indian horse. The native horse.
Find it a little ironic that 60 Minutes LOVES this but hates horse racing, even though it’s much better to like wear a saddle, and the whips in horse racing are made of foam, unlike Indian relay. Indian Relay is much worse for the horses compared to horse racing
@@ratherbwithhorses I agree with that. just pointing out the obvious bias. I’m not super knowledgeable about Indian relay racing, and they likely are treated well
@@horsetrackguy people get horrified over injuries in sport, but in trurh horses can be injured just in day to day doing nothing. A horse with leg wraps on a groomed footing who is at olympic levels in fitness can break a leg still somehow.
The opening ceremony before their races are impressive. Proud people! They honor their own tribal flags and songs as well as the US flag and anthem. Nobody takes a knee or any of that crap.
😂 you think they had saddles on them when they stole them in the dead of night 200 years ago. Its part of the tradition. Horse Nation riders don't need saddles.
Because that’s the idea. It is way harder to ride a horse without a saddle. Riding bareback takes a lot to strength and it’s challenging; it can demonstrate how skilled and strong a horse rider is, gotta have very strong legs. saddle makes it way easier, wouldn’t take as much leg effort compared to riding bareback.
Sad to see “tradition” used as a reason to abuse animals. And if you wanna argue it’s not, they have whips, they are ripping on these horses mouths with bits, and putting them in danger of injury.
My boyfriend’s buddy has family in Browning, Montana, who relays. Generations of racer winning championships over the years. I’m hoping I can watch this sport in person. I prefer it over any other horse sport. It’s definitely a lot more personable with equines than most other competitive sports.
I love horses and i respect cultures. Being from an indigenous race myself. But in todays world of what we know. Why the hell is this allowed, the dangers to the horses and people is ridiculous for entertainment!
Looks like a fun race.... BUT....why don't they loose the effin whips? Such bad riding abusing the horses. I do expect better horsemanship from people.
Horses like to race and love to be the winner. These races are fairer and more realistic than other racing, where horses are spurred and whipped throughout the race to be the winner. This kind of work is racing, while the other kind that we know better is legalized horse abuse.
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As a former training jockey I can say horse hopping has a true leap of faith for both man and horse; the combined energies become self fueling. I love it.
and you know all of us as kids tried it on our small quarter horses or ponies and got our brains rattled!!
@@Fitness23 hahaha what a memory blast from the past, those shetland ponies were the shortlegged fastest darters and trotting brain rattlers we rode.
Incredible horsemanship! I was a Jockey in the early 1970s and I can tell you the thrill of riding a Thoroughbred is out of this world. To do it ala Indian, bareback and as a relay team is out of this universe! I so enjoyed this I want to go west and watch a race in person. Yes, Churchill Downs should run an Indian Relay Race as an exhibition event. Race fans would love it!
Churchill Downs should run Indian Relay as a regular, premier event.
Doesn't get better than this... I used to do this at 14 years of age.
Talk about adrenaline and feeling the true spirit of the beloved horse.
Those muscles rippling under you.. Nothing comes close.
This is when you become one with the horse! ❤💪❤
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These guys aren't "one" with the horse at all hahaha. They are smacking the crap out of the horses
Exatamente o mesmo comigo, mas continuo comendo hambúrgueres vencidos com meus amigos
This is so incredible! The physical strength and stamina it takes to ride bareback, especially at a gallop, is insane. I can’t imagine jumping off and right back on again as well- SO much strength is required to be able to do that. I would love to learn more about what they look for. I imagine they prefer to find TBs who stand closer to 15h or are on the smaller side in general because it’s easier to mount and dismount. I’m so worried about the safety of the horses and the people involved, but I can see that the horses are all very well cared for and loved, and I’m sure they’re doing everything they can to avoid collisions. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world! Although I hope to see this make its way into the mainstream, I certainly won’t be trying this on my ex-racehorse mare 🤣
What a great episode!! I envy their heritage and cultural pride. Excellent display of generational pride and connection with horses. Excellent.
Someone has probably already mentioned this but, there is and old saying that “ the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a person.” This is true in countless ways.
I never heard that! How perfectly lovely and true.
Winston Churchill said that.
These are the types of events Americans should be promoting as part of their native culture.This should be an event as big as the baseball world series.
Horse abuse?
it would bring out all crazies that hate all things horse. They want horses to be separated from humans because they love seeing abuse in all things horse. In NYC they think horses walking in Central Park, a park built for HORSES is cruel. This needs to be kept private so horse haters can not ruin all the good.
No, it should remain in obscurity less it be attacked by the animal obsessed
@@tropicaoptica it would be epic to regulate it to have the horses comply to certain rights and treatments, kind of like an athlete. To keep it natural, and competitive.
@@mitchgann1469 they have some reason, some good horse health regulation could help, treat the horses like athletes.
Wow!! I grew up riding horses and I am a proud member of the Sault Ste Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan! This is new and exciting to me!! I can feel their passion and I am definitely inspired for these young people. A horse can be the best of friends and make you a strong warrior!! Thank you for this story!
I was leading jockey in Walla Walla and have a buckle just like her's.❤🐎🐎🐎🐎
I've called Sheridan, Wyoming my home for almost 34 years the Indian Relay races are my favorite rodeo event period the end
How did I just learn of this!? Wow! I would love to experience this type of horse racing.
Very interesting story about Indian relay horse racing ! . Thank you again 60 minutes for a good story !
Now that's real horse racing to heck with the Kentucky Derby
Mate makes our Australian Melbourne Cup look like a sunday picnic meeting. This is hard core ❤ brave warriors in every sense of the word more power to the Horse Nations. Respect from Australia 🦘🐨
What a great idea!!! Having a relay before the Derby 🤠 Thanks for this segment. I would love to see a relay some day ❤
Can you imagine how much fun that horse is having? Just running like it was bred to do.
Don't ever allow the horse haters to destroy another historic epic team of horse n rider.
Well said, but sadly those type of persons seems to be very convinced that it's their way or no way.
who exactly are horse haters? Who actively hates horses?
I love it! Keep up the great work!!
My nephew does this in Montana. It’s amazing
This is such an incredible sport. My favorite.
- Indian relay races originate from steeling horses.
- Nascar racing originates from bootlegging.
Just funny that they all seem to originate from crimes.
Wow ! Just WOW !! I’d love to try this if I was 20 yrs younger !! So much more intense and interesting than plain ole horse racing !!!
Do they welcome non natives to watch ? If so, I’d love to attend.
Good luck to all doing this awesome sport !!
All are welcome. ❤
Lembro que comi um hambúrguer vencido com meus amigos antes disso, mas pelo menos ganhamos o turbo de chocolate durante a corrida
That’s my cousin Chaz Racine from the Blackfeet rez
Awesome!! I rode my half arab/half thoroughbred bareback all through the Oregon fire trails.. nothing better than running flat out with a good horse.
This is fantastic. Always knew the Native Americans were great horsemen. But this sport is truly natures test for man and horse as a team. Better than baseball or American football, to my mind.
That's definitely a contact sport😳!
Great content!
Respect!
I love this. Please have more stories featuring Indigenous Americans, no matter what the topic is.
That’s kinda way me 55y ago and it’s in my heart ♥️ forever ❤️
Absolutely the MOST exciting sport ever!
You know it’s excellent journalism when you find yourself watching something intensely and you had no interest in the subject… I have zero interest in horse racing, but this story was fascinating.. excellent journalism!!
Been there, seen that a few times. Probably the most exciting thing you'll ever see.
Love this ❤ god bless from Pomona California
Native Pride! Great luck this racing season, be well, be proud, be skilled, be blessed. Blackfeet Badazz's . See you all tomorrow at Emerald Downs.
This is amazing! Would love to see one in person.
I watched the relay race at Walla Walla ❤
My niece in Oakesdale knows Talia. They were doing the rodeo circuit
Absolutely amazing how they stay on w no equipment. Make it look easy. Truly one with the horse.
Ken is absolutely correct, a full flat out run is like flying it’s so wonderful and smooth. When you have a horse wreck, not so much fun. I used to ride my horse bareback with just a leather thong on his lower jaw. My friend Lynnelle and I would do all kinds of crazy stunts on our horses. Good times.
I believe the Pendleton Roundup has always had a great Native American horse race! Nice to see how it has grown....and growing! Tge Cowboy Channel should help sponsership!!
Amazing! No saddle and no protective equipment
Great story thank you for sharing 💯
Those exchanges remind me of an Aircraft Carrier Landing (at night).
The heart and drive is amazing with the riders and horses.
Indian speed riding is a very tough horse race you can find. To see the clear cut winner ride over the finish line arms raised is a tearing jester of accomplishment!
The horse is many things but one it's a great healer.
Great story. Hate to see them using riding crops on the horses though.
bring it to big stadiums and it will sell out!!! Love this, toughness
they should go all out and invite teams from the Cree and the Yaqui, across the north american continent.
Amazing!
So incredible wow ❤❤❤❤
The Comanche and Apache were the first Horse Nations. They encountered the Spanish horses first. ❤
Some now think the original Americans first brought horses to Asia, before they went extinct in the US, only to be returned by Spaniards.
Attended this yesterday in Enoch, Alberta Canada
Gee, no helmet?! The dismount!!
Great story. Beautiful horses ❤
Dude, Native American not Indians got it
Is this at the North Dakota state now in Minot North Dakota
This is awesome
Congratulations to the blackfeet nation...❤❤❤❤
beautiful
This true American History and so much fun! Why isn’t this on main stream TV every weekend?
forget that Lewis & Clark nonsense, lets see more of this instead.
This is my favorite sport on earth!!
Now why they don't use quarter horses?!
Because Quarter horses don’t the stamina. They’d be great until they’re not
Good question,they get sprinters because they only go a short distance. Quarter horses fit the bill. Or ones that have some THB blood but shorter so they’re easier to jump on.
Quarter horses only run faster for a quarter of a mile. The relay racers go half a mile before exchanging.
How uncivilized… how can I sign up 😆
Get a 23 and me, then determine if you’re a native
Love to see it
Horses matter❤
This is reflective of how horse racing was in great depression. Money and dangerous entertainment ("a lot of injuries") is so lucrative , kind of gladatorial / important. How many horses are injured. 100 k prize money. Indian relay is way for cultures to survive bad conditions and save our mustangs, too. But it is a shame it has to be as dangerous as horse racing became in great depression.
Scary that they are buying domestic sprinters. Poor horses. Their genetics may be fast but not tough. Not mustangs.
They "connect to 200 yrs ago, warrior background" but are turning toward domestic sprinters??? They need to honor the indian horse. The native horse.
The mustang horse did NOT originate from spain. The research has been skewed for decades.
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Awsome.
Find it a little ironic that 60 Minutes LOVES this but hates horse racing, even though it’s much better to like wear a saddle, and the whips in horse racing are made of foam, unlike Indian relay. Indian Relay is much worse for the horses compared to horse racing
how can you say that all these horses look healthy n competitive .All things horse should be celebrated.
@@ratherbwithhorses I agree with that. just pointing out the obvious bias. I’m not super knowledgeable about Indian relay racing, and they likely are treated well
@@horsetrackguy people get horrified over injuries in sport, but in trurh horses can be injured just in day to day doing nothing. A horse with leg wraps on a groomed footing who is at olympic levels in fitness can break a leg still somehow.
Have they changed horse whips in 40 years? The whips I saw when I was a kid were NOT foam.
Did you not see that one horse get rammed into and flipped over? How is that healthy?
The opening ceremony before their races are impressive. Proud people! They honor their own tribal flags and songs as well as the US flag and anthem. Nobody takes a knee or any of that crap.
why no saddles?
Not needed !! 👍
😂 you think they had saddles on them when they stole them in the dead of night 200 years ago. Its part of the tradition. Horse Nation riders don't need saddles.
Horses don't like saddles.
Because that’s the idea. It is way harder to ride a horse without a saddle. Riding bareback takes a lot to strength and it’s challenging; it can demonstrate how skilled and strong a horse rider is, gotta have very strong legs. saddle makes it way easier, wouldn’t take as much leg effort compared to riding bareback.
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Sad to see “tradition” used as a reason to abuse animals. And if you wanna argue it’s not, they have whips, they are ripping on these horses mouths with bits, and putting them in danger of injury.
They are bonding with their horses months in advance, if not they will buck you off and will not follow what your trying to do
Seeing the young kids fall off the ponies, reminded me of the Dances With Wolves when the young men attempt to steal Kevin Costner army horse😅
WTG Talia !!! ❤ Lilililililili
HOKAHEY...!
I thought they had proven Native Americans had P.O.A.'s long before the Spanish brought horses over. ?
Thank you for stating this. 💯 fact.
I don’t understand why we help immigrants instead of Helping these beautiful people. We live on their land.
Believe me, we help them PLENTY.
Do your homework.
@@AmericanTeacher-USAAnd how do they get help? Honest question? What help do they receive?
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wow chaz
Is better than getting gored buy a running bull😂
My boyfriend’s buddy has family in Browning, Montana, who relays. Generations of racer winning championships over the years. I’m hoping I can watch this sport in person. I prefer it over any other horse sport. It’s definitely a lot more personable with equines than most other competitive sports.
They love and care for their horses 10 times better than any of the Churchhill down horses. Much respect
That is 100% not true.
they both get excellent care really.
@@ratherbwithhorses I can believe that
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I love horses and i respect cultures. Being from an indigenous race myself. But in todays world of what we know. Why the hell is this allowed, the dangers to the horses and people is ridiculous for entertainment!
WOW! i never knew this type of horse 🐴 race existed it is AWESOME a true challenge for any cowboy ⚡🇺🇸⚡💪🏼👑🥇🏆😎🚬
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Looks like a fun race.... BUT....why don't they loose the effin whips? Such bad riding abusing the horses. I do expect better horsemanship from people.
racing bats like these are merely foam! i’ve handled one before and it’s extremely lightweight, kind of like a pool noodle.
Not 'Indian'. Native American or First Nations People.*
The tribes themselves call it Indian in this context.
First Nations People are in Canada. They chose that name. Get it right, Bud.
@@beaka63 it may refer to any tribes in the Americas. Don't correct people if you don't know what you're talking about.*
Indians are in India
Fun
Save tge american native horse because so many say they are pests and their genetics is being ignored (skewed tests) and destroyed.
Okay.
Sorry, but this is just stupid - without protective gear. It seems more about how many injured people (and horses?) than the race itself.
Horses like to race and love to be the winner. These races are fairer and more realistic than other racing, where horses are spurred and whipped throughout the race to be the winner. This kind of work is racing, while the other kind that we know better is legalized horse abuse.