Omak Suicide Race and Native American Encampment

Greetings Stampede Fans!
August 13-16, 2015, celebrates the 82nd Annual Omak Stampede! We would like you to join us for a weekend of western entertainment that will be one of your fondest memories.
From the Thursday morning ride-in to the Sunday running of the World Famous Suicide Race, you will enjoy an action packed weekend to include Davis Shows Carnival, Wrangler Kids Night, Indian Encampment, Western & Native Art Show, Rodeo Dances and Vendor Row. As well, Omak Stampede continues to support the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Campaign.
We are pleased to announce that the Omak Chamber of Commerce will once again be heading up the Grand Parade. Omak Stampede will continue to mail and receive applications for a couple years to offer a smooth transition. As well, the Chamber has chosen to move the Grand Parade back to its' original Sunday morning schedule. The Kiddie Parade will continue on Saturday morning. We look forward to more entries, more color and more parade audience than ever before!
Four performances of PRCA Rodeo are sure to entertain fans of all ages! Announcer, Steve Kenyon, and Rodeo Clown and Bullfighters, J.J. Harrison, Rowdy Barry & Tim Vredenburg will return to the arena and our community with their world class performances! Specialty Act, Cody Cavanaugh, will amaze you with his high flying trick filled motorcycle and 4-wheeler show!
Miss Omak Stampede 2015, Menze Pickering, invites you to a celebration that promises to be a super spectacular show - one you shouldn't miss! We look forward to seeing you in August!
In Western Friendship,
The Board of Directors

[Gpacharlie]

Our American Native Heritage is something all Americans 🇺🇸should be proud to honor. Suicide Races, Whale Hunts, Sweat Lodges, Honoring Elders, Deep Spirituality, Courage, Resourcefulness, Arts and Crafts, ?Survival, and a deep sense of Pride; the list of good things is very long. All Americans can learn from Native Elders and others to keep and defend our good traditions.

[sternimary]

They aren't riding, they are smacking the shit out of their horse. It's disgusting and i feel very sorry for those beautiful creatures

[cmurdock]

This is one way that should NOT be passed on. It's cruelty to animals. I always respected the native American way of thinking about animals. They always seemed to have more respect for animals and their spirits than other people. Maybe I was wrong.

[countrycuts]

what happened to the tradition of native americans showing respect to animals? This is just another example of just because you can, doesn't mean you should. You guys will never see the abuse because competitions blind the horse owner/rider to the abuse they put their horses through. If this was people dying, it would have been outlawed decades ago!

[kwijon]

"In the previous 25 years, for example, at least 23 horses have died, including three in 2004 and one in 2012."

Unnecessary. I just feel bad for the horses, they haven't done anything wrong in their lives.

[shrubbydreams]

i really dont care if this is a "tradition" its wrong and cruel. how could people do this to such beautiful animals.

[xrsuperduper]

Cool to see more of the Native Amerikan side. Looks cool

[thomasbenally]

I'm a dine and I respect my horses, this is cruelty to horses they have hearts just like us .

[elyssacaouettedavies]

Wonderhow many horses died on that hill.

[megseals]

I think this is horrible why would u do this to poor horses

[steria]

just because it’s traditional and culture doesn’t mean it’s not abusive and cruel, you can clearly see how much these horses are in discomfort and it can not only be extremely dangerous to you and you’re horse but also for the people around you.

[-.icywave.-]

Seriously? Who cares about tradition that happened years ago? I bet your ancestors would probably not like what your doing right now. Like I don’t care! You need to wake up and see what your doing to your horses is beyond wrong!!

[antoikirs]

Are these people still living in the past by treating horses like this?!?!?? Very cruel

[WaLaBoy]

this part reminds me of my hometown cuernavaca morelos. los #chilenos #tepozteco

[fghequestrian]

I understand honouring tradition, but putting hundreds of animals and people in danger, mostly animals. It’s just straight up stupid

[katedyson]

Just because it’s a “passes down generation” sport does not mean that it okay. This is so dangerous for the horses it’s not cool and not funny

[TennRides]

This video is 6 years old, but still looks awesome. What a great race. Please, do not let the traditions and teachings of Native Americans die. Keep teaching them to your children. God Bless y'all.

[iancarter]

I love the racing it's amazing great music amazing culture, but I'm not sure all that the wipping will actually make the horses faster.

[mvx]

This honestly is so cruel to the horses, why would anyone support this

[MrRlg]

Competed there in 94 and 95. Still remember the Natives singing. Beautiful. What a wonderful time.