Indian Relay Cup Competitor (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
The 6th annual River Cree Cup World Championship is set to Treaty 6 Territory Sep 4-6, bringing relay teams together at Enoch Park Race Track for a weekend of Indian Relay racing, competition and community.
Kyle Peacock, Enoch Tribal Council Member spoke with the Raven on the event featuring a $200,000 prize purse, including $70,000 and buckles for first place, calling it the world championships.
Kyle Peacock, organizer of the Indian Relay Cup (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Peacock says more than 50 teams have registered, with 10 more expected, representing Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana, Idaho and Washington. He highlights Enoch’s deep horse-racing history and connection to the animal, hoping the event showcases the beauty of the sport to non-Indigenous audiences.
Indian Relay Cup Competitor (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
For more details on the 6th Annual Indian Relay Cup World Championships, click here.
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