In Canada, relay racing is an integeral part of Rodeo.

Fans of the fast-paced event will undertand that its not just racing, but an group effort that starts well before the riders take to thier horses.

Fans of the Rodeos in Lethbridge say its one of the main reasons why thy attend.

In Calgary, members of the Blackfoot Nation have been relay racing since they were boys, and now the sport has been gaining popularity for the past 20 years.

Relay races are being given the respect they deserve, and they are viewed as professional athletes at events like the Calgary Stampede.