Hi-Line Living: Indian Relay Races thunder through Havre

July 22, spectators packed the Great Northern Fair arena to watch the first Indian Relay Races held during the fair surge around the racetrack.

Riding bareback, in shorts and without helmets, each team's rider raced three horses in the relay. The crowd, many of whom stood up for a better look, cheered after each rapid exchange.

Organizer Tim Rosette Jr. said he hopes the relay races will become an annual tradition at the fair.

So did fair board Chair Tyler Smith.

"I was very happy with how they went," Smith said. "I understand that there were going to be more teams, and I would have liked to s...