Indian Relay, dubbed "America's original extreme sport," has roots dating back centuries to horse stealing raids. Native Americans are keeping the dangerous and compelling racing tradition alive.

"What we do with Horse Nations is we basically took a lot of the races that were within the tribal nations, brought them out into the mainstream," Ghost Bear, a member of the Sioux Tribe, said.

A 1,000-kilometer (more-than-600-mile) journey across the Mongolian steppe, the Mongol Derby is billed as “the longest and toughest horse race on Earth.” ...

Jonnie Jonckowski poses for a portrait with her horse Sunny in the barn at Angel Horses in Billings, Mont., Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Jonckowski is a Hall of Fame, two-time champion bull-riding pioneer.

Horse breeds native to North America 1. American Quarter Horse One of the most versatile breeds in the world, the American quarter horse is the fastest equine over a quarter-mile – hence the name.

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A Wyoming native has died in a horse-riding accident in Utah, police said Thursday. Shauna Ann Martin, 35, was riding at a ranch near Payson when she either fell or was bucked ...

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Louprint, trained by Washington County native Ron Burke and driven by Ronnie Wrenn Jr., remained undefeated in 2025 Saturday ...