BROWNING — A spiritual connection is said to exist between the Blackfeet people and horses, going back more than a century, when tribal members were considered some of the best horsemen among the Plains Indian tribes.
That connection is still strong, and it was on display Thursday during a memorial rodeo that has become a fitting kick-off to the tribe's biggest celebration, the 59th annual North American Indian Days, which continues here through Sunday.
"Horses and Indians are together, especially here in Blackfeet Country," said Rhonda Michael, a rodeo organizer.