Horse & Rider Parade
The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow honors the Horse parade showcases the unique, distinguished heritage, and culture of the North American tribes which originate the horse culture way of life. Riders and the horse are dressed in traditional Native American regalia and “dressed” in various tribal styles and adornments. The announcer of the Horse Parade, reveiws each rider/horse with a description of the regalia worn and its representative tribe. It is a treasure to have riders from tribes across the USA.
The Parade honors this tradition and the tribal nations that make up the Horse Nation. In addition, the beauty and majestic presentation of the Horse and Rider Regalia Parade, there is a competition for the participants that bring out the Best in Show.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:
Registration/Application to Participate in the Horse and Rider Regalia Parade will be available November 1st.
Horse & Rider Regalia Parade & Competition at the Gathering of Nations Powwow is April 25-26, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, USA
More Details will be available on the Official Registration Application.
Participants will pay a nominal fee and is open to riders of all ages; each Rider receives credenitals for entry, horse stall/stable, feed, water, trailer parking and swag bag for your horse.
Parade and competitions are held both days at 4:00pm on the Powwow grounds at Expo NM.
Men and Women’s categories (separate) – 3 places- 1st place $1000
Best of Show category will be combined.
Participants must have their own horse/horse are not provided and rider and horse must be dressed in traditional regalia.