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Youth In
Relay
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his year HNIRC found a record number of
junior/kid relay teams competing at the
“Championship of Champions” in Billings,
Montana 2017 and at accredited races this
summer.
The growth of the young racers in the sport of
relay has made it a priority to highlight the
accomplishments and determination of the
young racers and their ponies. Kids relay
racers are 7-11- years-old, their relay ponies
are under 39”, and consist of 3 ponies, 4 team
members; 2
muggers, 1 catcher and 1 rider. Junior relay rac-
ers are 12-14- year old’s, their ponies are 39”-
45” and consist of 3 ponies, 4 team members;
2 muggers, 1 catcher and 1 rider. Eight teams in
Kids Relay Competed at the Championship of
Champions and four teams in the Youth Relay.
Consolation
1. Little Pikuni Express, Reis Reevis, Blackfeet
2. War Pony Express, Kingston Hugs, Crow
3. Blue Moon, Earl Dubray, Jr., Oglala Lakota
4. Little Wolf Mountain Express, Jericho
Brightwings, Crow
Photos by
Diana Volk/HNIRC
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