2013

Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2017

11th December 2017

Good morning all. Today is the second day of the Ride and they leave the Fort Thompson and go 30 miles to Wessington Springs

Wessington Springs

Breakfast this morning was done by Fort Thompson

Mona Rencountre
Wopida Tanka to Dolly Bird of Crow Creek and Chad LaPointe (Sicangu) who fed all the riders and supports last night. She cooked all the food by herself and Chad and Hope His Law served the people. She is a Was'te Dakota winyan!!

Tonight the horses will stay at The Fairgrounds and the Riders will stay at Wessington Springs 4-H Building. Dinner will be at the United Methodist Church at 6pm.

Thanks go to all of the people who are helping in Wessington Springs

Gitte Falck Asmussen
It's nice that the horses and the riders are being taken care of.
Gloria Hazell Derby - Admin
They always are. The horses usually come first, then the riders. These people have been taking care of them every year since 2008.
Gitte Falck Asmussen
How nice tears in my eyes say many thanks to them
Sandy Moonwater Brown
Bless them.


More details tomorrow.


This is a wonderful messge from a new member Tiffany Joseph is feeling content.
I speak for all the ladies in the South Dakota woman's prison who wish they could b there for the riders .. once we learned about the ride we followed n tired to do what we could for the riders .. one year we raised money in support of them.for the ladies inside they send out prayers each day, go to sweat as well as have their pipes ceremony for them. Shirley crane educated us about the ride so what we would love for all riders to know is that all the woman locked up are praying hard for u n are there in spirit.
Dec 10th 2017


At Fort Thompson Memorial Dam area 10th December 2017


By G Hazell Derby 2009

Anita Jo DuMarce
THANK YOU FOR THE ADD. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE RIDERS EACH YEAR. AND THIS YEAR IS MY SON'S FIRST YEAR RIDING.
Cece Walter
Prayers up for a safe journey for all riders, horses and support people. Much respect and gratitude as you make this journey of reconciliation and healing. Much love to you all.
Lori Bean
Sending love and many prayers that you all have a safe ride this year. Will be with you all in spirit.

Sri Louise
Prayers for Riders and Horses.
Following closely here! I have you all in my heart

Tina Baldomaro
WOPILA tanka!
Harry Tom Sr.
Thank you for allowing me to join
Ramona Gerber
Ride safely Warriors, checking in this morning from Alaska
RJ Knox
Sending Prayers to the Riders & the Horses as they start their ride to Mankato MN.
Janet Reed
Prayers
Chara Boehm
Best wishes to all riders and participants.
Joseph William DEnson
So blessed to see this ceremonial journey start on my birthday I send prayers to the 38

Ramona Gerber
Good morning Warriors, horses & followers. Wishing you a safe ride today & well wishes from Alaska!!!

Mo Nichols
Prayers and smoke up! May each one feel the spirit of Creator with them on this ride. Stay safe and know you have our love,respect,and blessings! We honor you, we support you,and are grateful for this opportunity to learn,share,and support you in spirit on this ride of healing and reconciliation! Ride like the warriors you are??????? A'ho
Sally Ann
Greetings of peace and love. My kids and I send out extra prayers to all of you this day. We hope for you safe travel and return home, provisions, good company, blessings, inspiration, protection and the same for your families. Please hold us in your circle of prayers as well. You will be in our hearts and minds from this day until you reach your destination and every day after.
Julie Green
Prayers up for all the riders and the people
Donna Anderson
Wadoh... lila pilamayaye

Gitte Falck Asmussen
Dear everyone who goes out on the long trip, take care of yourselves. Sent prayer to the great spirit. It hurts deep in my heart because I know why you're going on the long trip. In my heart and thoughts, I am with you. Hug hugs.
Wish you guys had a good day. Sending warm thoughts, energy and prayer, to all of you and your horses. Thank you for sharing with us so we can keep up and see that you're all well. Take care of each other

Sally Ann
Greetings of peace and love. My kids and I send out extra prayers to all of you this day. We hope for you safe travel and return home, provisions, good company, blessings, inspiration, protection and the same for your families. Please hold us in your circle of prayers as well. You will be in our hearts and minds from this day until you reach your destination and every day after.
Jolene Henry
Prayer's n hugs for the riders n safe travels
Nicole Caine Tanata
Thoughts and prayers for all.
Crystal Eagle-Bolanos
Thoughts, prayers and smoke for all involved!!
Travel safe!?
Ronda Loyer
Prayers up to Creator...for the riders, horses and supporters... Safe Journey
Lita Tomas
Continued prayers for a safe ride From my soul to those of the riders- honor, love, strength, courage, hope. May your ride bring peace and forgiveness to all. Prayers
Tammy Nelson
Miigwech for posting this. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Prayers for safe journey to everyone. Prayers for safe travels and good weather.

Nellie Rider
Prayers of support

Becky Larsen
My prayers travel with all of yours..
Lori Mahto
Prayers of support
Julie Green
Prayers up for all the riders and the people
Barbara Huning
Prayers and love as you begin the ride!
Tilly Buck Elk
Safe travels prayers coming from Spirit Lake N.D.
Mark A Dull
Offering up Prayers for a safe ride!
Mary Setser
Smoke and Prayers going up
Carol Waggle
Prayers up for horses and riders for safe trip much love!!!
Lori Mahto
Prayers and support to the riders horses and other supporters..
Heather Lyn
I'm very grateful to all that has been involved in this years ride. With you all in spirit, have a good journey, prayers coming from Regina, Sk
Joseph William DEnson
So blessed to see this ceremonial journey start on my birthday I send prayers to the 38


By Volney Fasthorse
Our Admin Lou (left) with some of the riders and Josette. He made it everyone!


Lou closing up for the night


By Volney Fasthorse


Be still...but look around you
See the sparkle in her eye?
Be still...and let it guide you
Like an eagle in the sky
Be still... Watch the sun light up the faces
Their Feathers dance in harmony
Be still...united despite our races
A rainbow tribe gathers under a tree
Be still... Breathless horses exhale winded
Magic glistens from coats and skin
Be still...healing hearts being mended
Warmth and love rise within
Be still... Moonlit nights all aglow
Remembering the forgotten
Be still... The symphony of falling snow
United... lest we forget the down trodden
©Alissa Turensky

 

Photo of the day:


By Volney Fasthorse

Ramona Gerber Our little Warriors & their ponies. Ride safe.
Sandy Moonwater Brown The next generation honors us, beautiful to see
Alice Erickson awesome, so neat to see this. Rides be safe. Bless all of you.
Connie Edberg Tickles my heart!!
Diane R. Anderson They are dear!
Wendy Hawkins Much love too the little Warriors. May their steeds be swift and sure with the wind at their backs
Marie Claymore So proud of them!
Vony Arpan NICE
Madeline Big Eagle Prayers for all the little warrior riders..
Elona Tyler-Bergstad Beautiful! Prayers for all the riders
Tiffini Scott Absolutely love this shot. It speaks for our future.


Thanks for the messages, keep sending them in please.

That's it for today.... Prayers sent from me in England for the Riders, the Horses, the Crews, the Communities who feed and house the riders, crew and horses, the Supporters worldwide and YOU... Mitakuye Oyasin



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