2013

Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2017


Richard Milda, a long time Rider

Good Morning All, Today the Ride continues to Howard, SD. They will travel 38 miles from Woonsocket. (109 miles into the route.)

Once in Howard the horses will be housed at the Howard Fair grounds and the Riders will be at the Howard 4-H building, and guess what? There will be Showers at the Armory!

Both lunch and dinner will be done by the Chuck Wagon Team . Thanks guys!
Thanks to all in Howard

Howard


Mo Nichols
Good morning, may the warmth of prayers and love being sent somehow help warm the bodies of all riding today. Grandfather Sun,shine high on this group,today. Offering prayers up for many thanks to all riders and participants for their willingness to share this sacred journey with all of us. May you all feel the gratitude, love,honor,and respect we send to you each day. Many thanks to our Ancestors for the visions they sent, continue to send,and the protection they provide.
Ride like the warriors you are...loving,honorable,strong,and determined!
Love all blessings to you All!
A'ho

Kendra Thomas
Prayers for the Riders.......... I am aware of the collective action of prayer in motion, and a community of riders and horses and support people and community members feeding that prayer creating a tangible outcome of truth and reconciliation. I am also aware of the tangible moments of solitude as each rider spends their time alone on their horse in the company of many but in that solitude of heartfelt prayer for Self, for the ancestors, for the Dakota 38+2, for the next 7 generations, for loved ones near and far..... powerful times we are in. Much respect for everyone's contribution towards truth and reconciliation. May you have a blessed sleep and rejuvenation of your mind, heart and spirit, xoxo

Lunch at the Chuck Wagon. Thanks Josette, Keith, Clayton and the Team

Mollie Brandt
Awesome! my heart is with all of you and the purpose of your ride seals the Bleed in my heart for those Spirits past.God Bless.

(Oh how many people understand about the 'Bleed in my Heart' that you have mentioned Mollie! The statement of the day! - Gloria)

Donna Anderson
Wakan Takan kici un..... Creator bless them all this day with favor, protection, sunshine and good hearts full of renewal and healing
Mo Nichols
Thank you and blessings to all who are supporting the riders,horses,any other four legged,support staff,volunteers and those "strangers" that may be along this journey to help!
Lorenzo Black Lance
Ho was te' bring syrenght home for us.. Pilunyanpilo Anuka sun Wambli he miye!!!
Tammy Nelson
Safe travels today. Stay warm everyone.
Per Christoffersen
Blessings to you - so glad to see the pride you are showing. I'm from Denmark from the other side og the big ocean, but I'm following you and my heart sinds when seeing the many miles you ride to Minnesota. Hoka!
Nickki Hart
I was wondering if the Horse Nation (beige one) is keeping warm tonight one looked cold in a video feed I saw earlier today. Snuggled up next to the other one.
I fed them some apples when I was at camp.
If I could be there I would. Still praying and candle is lit.
Thank you to the riders
Rita Marsh
Weather Spirits smile on the Riders, their trusty 4-leggeds and support team members today and all days of the ride.
Ramona Gerber
Safe journey today Warriors & may the Ancestors guide your path; praying for the sun to provide warmth. May your horses be strong & that there be no wind.
Vicky Merrett
Sending light love and lots of warmth from a hot and sunny South Africa to all the riders for a safe journey.
I hope the weather is kind and everyone has a safe day
Shirley Crane
Hehanni was'te.
Keeping the riders n families n friends in my prayers today as the ride into Wessington Springs. Healing n reconciliation. Was'te
Audrey Haas
Creator keep them all safe, animals included.
Bruno Winkler
Prayers for a safe ride
Sandy Moonwater Brown
Bless them.
Aricka Rose
Thank u for the updates!
Sue Donegan
Prayers with you.
Michele J Dragas
We Are All Related!
Deb England
Many prayers for a safe ride.
Jolene Henry
Prayer's n safe travels for all riders, horses, n runners
Heather Dierks
I wanted so badly to join the water ride and walk because I was out at Standing rock and it was life changing. However my health did not allow it. My prayers are with all of our riders walkers and runners.
Gitte Falck Asmussen
Velsignelse til alle. en smuk video, dejligt at i viser os hvordan Moder Jord bliver passet på. knus og kram
Blessings to all. A beautiful video, nice to show us how mother earth is being looked after. Hugs and kisses

Ed Marek
shared his first post.
New member . Apple Valley, MN, United States
Ride in Beauty

Mary K Randall
Prayers continued for a safe journey of remembrance, reconciliation and healing. Pilamaya to riders, runners, walkers plus supporters. Mitakuye oyasin.
Mark A Dull
Safe travels today..Keep warm!
Janet Roper
Safe journey today!
Mary Setser
My Prayers going up for the Riders, Horses,and everyone . As you ride I know our Ancestors ride with you so ride like the wind .Stay safe and I know all your Prayers are going up.,Smoke and Prayers going up for everyone. Mitakuye oyasin
Ragna Cloontabonnive
Blessings to ALL. Blessings and love and gratitude and respect and so much more I can't put into words right now. Physically I'm far away from you guys but on a soul level I hear and feel you.
Kate Simpson Permission -
Sending blessings from Dja Dja Wurrung land in Australia. It is good to travel across dhelkunya dia (healing land) for ancestors. Safe travels.
Leo Bencomo
Love and prayers go out to all my brothers and sisters out there! I am Cuban American but stand by you and your way of life!
Nickki Hart
Good Morning yes thank you to ANYONE who helps the riders
Gayle Flores
Respect and Blessings! Safe travels!

Steven Dodge
May the great eagle watch over DAKOTA 38+

Marlene Hanska
Prayers

Member's Stories

Vicky Merrett
My Dad's horses at his place in Zambia. They used to roam free during the day and come in to their stables at night then a lion moved into the area so they had to be moved to a safer home. From childhood horses have held a very special place in my heart, one of the creators most extraordinary creatures. I was lucky enough to get close to one the other day and all I wanted to do was stand next to him and breathe in his smell. My spirit is with the riders and their horses on this journey of reconciliation and remembrance.


Gitte Falck Asmussen - In Danish with Translation
Indianernes liv og historie har altid interesseret mig. allerede som barn følte jeg mig stærk knyttet til Indianerne. Jeg fik bogen Bury My Heart by Wounded Knee af min far. - Vinden er min Moder. - Chamanens datter -
Da jeg endelig fik computer begyndte jeg ud fra bøgerne at søge efter flere svar. jeg kom Ind på Gruppe Dakota 38 + 2 blev lykkelig da jeg blev optaget her i gruppen. Søgte venskab med mange Indianere, og fået mange indianske venner, som alle har været gode til at tilføje mig forskellige grupper og sider. Hverdag følger jeg spændt turen, og læser hvad de skriver og oplever. Mit største ønske er at kunne deltage i turen, og lære at tale og forstå det indianske sprog. Jeg føler at det Indianske folk har givet mig meget i hverdagen. Naturen er min religion og Moder Jord min kirke. Ønsker at alle Indianere en dag igen må blive et stort og lykkeligt folk. Stolt over at få flere og flere Indianske venner, og indsigt i deres liv og historie.

The life and history of the Indians have always taken care of me. As a child, I felt strongly attached to the Indians. I got the book Bury my heart, wounded knee off my father. - the wind is my mother. - Chamanens's daughter -
When I finally got a computer, I started out from the books to search for more answers. I came into group Dakota 38 + 2 was happy when I was admitted here in the group. Sought friendship with many Indians, and had many Indian friends who have all been good at adding me to different groups and pages. Everyday, I follow the journey and read what they write and experience. My greatest wish is to be able to participate in the journey and learn to speak and understand the native language. I feel like the Indian people have given me a lot of life. Nature is my religion and mother earth my church. Want Every Indian one day again to be a big and happy people. Proud to have more and more Indian friends, and insight into their lives and history.


From Lou


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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