Prayer for Today

My prayers to all riders, their horses and supporters. May the Creator watch over you and protect all on the way to Mankato.
I bow with respect to everyone for their sacrifice and commitment.
I wish you all a lot of strength and safe travels.
My prayers and thoughts are with you
Mitakuye Oyasin

Silvie Diet

This is one of our early young Riders, Deanna, who rode with her Dad Richard for a number of years.
I just managed to get the book that she wrote about her experiences on the Ride.
It is called Thirty Eight and is by Witko, and Tawa M. Her mother helped her to write it.
I of course haven't yet had time to read it, but I have heard that it is pretty good. You can get it on Amazon if you are interested.

(Left) Deanna as a tiddler! in 2013, and (right) a few years later still riding in the snow and cold!

Talking of early Riders, I see we have an original one riding this year. Lee Ann, who did actually ride alongside Deanna! I noticed her peeping out of one of Ron's compilations. Lee Ann this year Lee Ann in 2013 Good to see you back young lady!

The Ride will go 17 miles to Fort Ridgely today. A total of 276 miles

Photo © Ben Stoterau

Ron's Compilation for Day 11.
(All of his Compilations will be on a separate web page at the end of the Ride)

A horse with a traditional face covering... Or is it to protect himself from Covid?!!!

Fort Ridgely

The Riders will be staying at the Courtland Community Center,
300 Railroad St.
The Horses will be at Courtland Farm
Hay has been donated by the Mankato Saddle Club

There will be a Continental Breakfast at the Redwood Lodge
Lunch will be with the Chuck Wagon
Dinner will be supplied by Marilyn His Day in Courtland at 5 pm.

Thanks to all who have helped in the area.