Teams & Athletes
Every Team Carries a Story
Some are family crews. Some are built by lifelong horsemen. Some are young riders coming up. Behind every rider stand holders, a mugger, owners, trainers, and an entire community.
Behind the Race
More Than the Person on the Horse
Each team includes far more than the rider. It takes holders, a mugger, an owner, trainers, and the families and communities who carry the travel, the care, and the spirit of every crew.
Team Roles
Who Makes Up a Team
Rider
The athlete who races bareback and makes the high-speed exchanges.
Holders
The team members who hold and steady the next horses for each handoff.
Mugger / Catcher
Catches the incoming horse safely the instant the rider dismounts.
Horse Owner / Trainer
The person or family responsible for preparing and conditioning the horses.
Family & Community
The foundation behind the travel, care, support, and spirit of each team.
Coming Soon
The Athlete Platform
PIRL's future athlete platform will spotlight rider profiles, team histories, horse stories, training, youth inspiration, women's competition, and the behind-the-scenes family life that makes Indian Relay unforgettable.
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Behind every crew is a family, a community, and generations of horsemanship.