Relayhorse e-magazine March 2018 RHeM april 2018 4 15 18 PRINT READY | Page 18

YOUTH
IN
RELAY
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uring the summer they can be found at every Indian Relay race with
their favorite mounts and teammates. Teams with big dreams of win-
ning the title of Indian Relay Champion. From the time they wake, until well
after the last race has been run, these riders and their teams can be
found honing their skills and talents, all while preserving their native
racing traditions. And every race brings them that much closer to
attaining the goal they all work so hard for.
The size of their mounts and race track may be diminutive when compared
to the adult teams, but don’t let their size fool you. With prize
money on the line, these young riders and teams have just as much heart
and drive as their adult counterparts do.
By Teresa Garrett-Martin
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DIANA VOLK