GALLERY: Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race
The Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race, a two-day racing event in Star Valley, honored the heritage of cutter and chariot racing while also benefiting families of fallen military service members.
John Robinson finishes harnessing his quarter horses before the cutter races begin in Afton on Sunday. The two-day racing event honored the heritage of cutter and chariot racing while also benefiting families of fallen military service members.
Jon Simmons of Hard Rock Stables competes against Brenda Butler during the Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race in Afton on Sunday. The two-day racing event honored the heritage of cutter and chariot racing while also benefiting families of fallen military service members. Brenda Butler and her quarter horse team, Texas and Nickel, won first place with the quickest overall time of 45.12 seconds.
Wes Smith and his team charge down the track during the Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race in Afton on Sunday. The two-day racing event honored the heritage of cutter and chariot racing while also benefiting families of fallen military service members.
Horses wait for their owner to return before the cutter races begin in Afton on Sunday. The two-day racing event honored the heritage of cutter and chariot racing while also benefiting families of fallen military service members.
Tom Nelson of Equine Addiction warms up his team before competing in the Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race in Afton on Sunday. The two-day racing event honored the heritage of cutter and chariot racing while also benefiting families of fallen military service members.
A team of horses champs at the bit and breathes heavily after racing in the Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race in Afton on Sunday.
People gather for day two of the Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race in Afton on Sunday.
Jeremy Woods and his team charge down the track during the Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race in Afton on Sunday. The two-day racing event honored the heritage of cutter and chariot racing while also benefiting families of fallen military service members.
Blake Dyson of Salt Lake City and his brother, Alex, walk out Brenda Butler’s horses, Texas and Nickel, after she won the Old-timers and TAPS Chariot Race in Afton on Sunday. The Dyson brothers bet $140 on the Butler team on a whim without any prior cutter racing knowledge.
Brenda Butler and her quarter horse team, Texas and Nickel, won first place with the quickest overall time of 45.12 seconds in Afton on Sunday.
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