Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2018

Day 5 The photo above is of Dakota,Taopi (Wounded Man), leader of the Farmer band, who lived on individual plots of land but were still affilliated with the Traditional bands . By 1862 there were around 400 Farmers. It was said that Taopi rescued 255 captives. He was marched to Fort Snelling with 390 of his Farmers band. In 1864 he became a scout and later one of a very few who was allowed to stay in Minnesota due to his help given to the white captives. Prayers up for a safe ride. Our Ancestors will be with you all. Riders, Horses and everyone participating know our Creator is also with you all. May our Dakota 38 plus 2 ride like the wind thru the extreme weather stay safe. Sending Smoke daily while you are riding. I have been following you for several years, my heart is so humbled by your sacrifices you all go thru to heal us all. Much Respect to you all. I love each and everyone. Emenv - Mary Setser

A video showing Emmett Eastman at the Ride yesterday.

https://www.facebook.com/john.hisrednation/videos/10215450648394157/

Gloria Hazell Derby

Great to see Emmett at the Ride, he is such a lovely man, and such an inspiration and role model.

Howard

Howard, South Dakota received its name on the 4th of July in 1881. The towns name, Howard, was in honor of the founders son that had died shortly before the celebration. Howard, SD became the agricultural center of Miner County as the pioneers came flooding into the homestead farm lands. The economy in South Dakota started changing in the late 1920s with the depression, drought and roads being paved to large towns. Howards enterprising town people managed to stay alive. www.cityofhoward.com/ Thank you to the Howard Community for their ever welcome hospitality. They too have always been there for the Ride, and their caring is appreciated by us all. Today the Ride goes 20 miles from Howard to Madison, where the horses will stay at Bill Kretch's farm and I don't have any details of where the Riders will stay. Sorry! Breakfast and Lunch will again be at the Chuck Wagon. Dinner will be hosted by the DSU Diversity Group of Madison at Trojen Court at 6 pm. Prayers and Good wishes from the Supporters Group for today

Jon Eagle Sr.

Evening thoughtsToday the Dakota 38 Riders gathered in Lower Brule, SD to begin a 330 mile prayer. I wish you could have been there to see what I saw today. I wish you could have heard what I heard and felt what I felt. As we circled up I couldn't help but feel a deep love and gratitude for our horses, our people and our way of life.

Nahahci ena unkupelo. We're still here. John Leith (Admin)

Thank all of you new members for joining the group, prayers and blessings for our riders, the ride is for forgiveness and reconciliation, remembering our ancesters that died for us, its a long journey for these riders, i remember when the ride first started, my family and other families here on lower sioux cook for them every year when they get here, hoka Anne Loison

blessings and prayers for you all Kathy Scabbyrobeparnett

safe travels and beautiful weather These few posts are about the video of the young boy riding by the side of the Staff Carrier.

Lulu Sliker

I love that strong hearted littlest pony and rider. Sara HoksilaWanbli

me too. I love how the little one pulled back after he realized his pony was passing the staff carriers. too cute. Marilyn Mni Wakan Win

So beautiful! Prayers for all, and the horses Lulu Sliker

Yes! I noticed that too. Those children are learning great things.

I think I watched it 4 times already it is so beautiful. Tachiinii Asdzaa

Tachiinii Asdzaa Blessings to all to a 330 mile ride! Brett Messer

Holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Josh O'watch

Sending prayers from my home lands C'egak'in Carry The Kettle in the heart of Nakota Country canada prayers to all the riders an horses may you all have a safe trip wakan tanka will be with you all hoka Jade Humphrey

Blessings upon the Riders and the Horse Nations. We thank you for your commitment to healing, praying and reconciliation.

Janet Roper

Rest well Odette Hutchison

Good night my friends Audrey Haas

Awesome photo.,,, prayers for all &animals, anyone helping in the ride. Thanks for sharing Mo Nichols

Prayers up for everyone eat,rest,and dream well... get warm! May the horse nation have feed,hay,and warmth too! Love and hugs to all Mary Setser

Prayers up Lois Isnana

Pidamaye Rebecca Bailey

Prayers up from Buffalo NY! Ramona Gerber

Following again this year from SE Alaska. Eppunni Pharr

Love from Chicago ? Marie Claymore

love from West Virginia. Terrill Muller

love from Placitas, New Mexico Crystal Eagle-Bolanos

thoughts and prayers from Jalisco, Mexico LuAnn Odegard-Spencer

Bless everyone on there ride.. Jeanne Zimmerman

Rest and be safe. Prayers for all involved in this incredible event. Jamie Kenniston

Pilamaya oyates was'te

Love you all Lisen McCoy

Get warm and some much needed rest! Diane R. Anderson

Respect! :) Julia Fike

All my love





Thanks Ron! More tomorrow...