Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2018

Day 3

The photo above is of Dakota, Apistoka, one of the women forced marched to Fort Snelling, this photo was taken there. We had this photo displayed in a Dakota 38 exhibit at our Little Feather Center, (Pipestone) many years ago and I was amazed at how many people stood just looking at the photo with tears in their eyes, or actually crying. The people, mostly women who were imprisoned in Fort Snelling are listed on this web page. HERE

Photo © Gloria Hazell-Derby 1995

This is the Exhibit we used to have in the Center, this was back in the early 90's. You can see Apistoka on the left, I had put a shawl around the photo, because I felt she was feeling the cold. On the tiny shelf under the photos people would leave tobacco offerings, or small items, Apistoka always got more than the others. You will see some of the others in the photo on the web page this year.

This photo of the Little Feather Center was taken on the Ride a few years ago, notice the same people on the walls, and Keith and Josette at the table. (see both of them in the photo in the middle of this page)

The Soul of a Horse and the Soul of a Man are almost identical, they are each made from Stardust, once you are intimate with a horse with one horse , exchanging breath blowing each on the other, you will be connected to all horses. In the eye of a Horse you can see many things, the beginning of the World and the red glow of its ending, and all this the horse knows and more as well, How many of our Warriors felt the anguish of their ponies falling in the sand, its nostrils blood red, staining the Earth, So many died this way, and massacred by white mans greed, Did they die with regret you ask?? No they died with Valor and Nobility of Heart, and with acceptance of what is and was and what will ever be, Today these same ponies walk with the riders, blowing their sacred breath into the cold of a winters day, snorting and prancing, talking in horse talk to their brothers. Telling them stories of where the grass still grows belly deep and how they run still in high chaparral, and drink long and deep from cold rivers., and what it is to be free, running in the wind. Today I send a prayer, to where the Sun goes down, the place of horse and its beginning, Be with us now . and forever, Written for the 38+2 Memorial riders a few years ago by me. Nancy Raven Kohn---- sending you my prayers for this year

Wessington Springs

A great place to spend a day, a weekend or the rest of your life!

PO Box 132, Wessington Springs, South Dakota 57382
605-539-1929
www.wessingtonsprings.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wessington-Springs/141959215831660

Thank you to the Wessington Springs Community for their ever welcome hospitality. They have always been there for the Ride, and their caring is appreciated by us all.

Today the Ride goes 30 miles from Wessington Springs to Woonsocket, where the horses will stay at the Woonsocket Coral (on the corner) and the Riders will stay at the Woonsocket Community Centerl. All meals will be at the Chuck Wagon.

The support Team on the Ride, Ruth, Josette, Keith and Clayton. Keep up the great work guys and stay safe and warm!

Prayers and Good wishes from the Supporters Group for today

Linda Marie Duquaine-House Positive vibes and prayers to all. Have a safe journey	Selina D. Joshua Prayers and safe journey for the riders and horses.
Duvonne Manuelito Lifting all Riders, Horses n evryone participating up in Prayer for safe travels?? Sending Blessings from Arizona, Dine' Nation	Cece Walter Prayers up for all the riders and horses. Have a safe and peaceful journey. All my love and respect.
Gertrena Santo Sending prayers of strength, good health, warmth and love, for the Dakota 38+2 riders, horses, and all supporting along the way on this sacred journey to Mankato, Minnesota. Many blessings from The Salt River O'Odham Rez in Arizona. "Sinnie"	Silvie Diet This is already the third year that I follow the memory ride. I hope by posting your memory Ride to reach people in my country as well. So that they learn what a sad tragedy has happened here. Many people here, do not know the history of Indigenous People.
Eva Sullivan Safe travels this year!	Lorri Bauler Mitákuye Oyás’i
RJ Knox Prayers to all the Riders, horses, support teams & hosting communities	Rita Marsh Prayers up for riders, horses, support teams & hosting communitities!
Red Bear Marg Sending prayers and strength on your journey.	Sammy Versch Mitchell Capotrio Prayers and positive thoughts to all.
Shannon Timm-Bassett Prayers to all the riders horses families and all that support this cause have a safe journey! See you in Mankato! #wakinyanwastewin	Laurie Haglund sending lots of prayers for all riders and walkers to be safe as they start the journey to Mankato Mitákuye Oyás’i?
Janet Auer Anton Prayers to the riders and all who participate in this event. Have a safe journey.	Silvie Diet "Prayers up for riders, horses and support teams Have a safe and b essings yourney Thank you all from Germany"
Elaine L Bear Sending prayers today and many days to come. Safe travels.	Harriet Labs Many prayers and blessings see you in Mankato
Audrey Haas prayers for riders & animals. Good weather also. Be safe .	Stephanie Andrea Oatman Prayers to each of you from youngest to eldest
Joyce Whipple Be safe and thank you all!	Betty Ives-Smith Joyce Whipple, Yes, Amen!
Eldora Perank Prayers sent from Uncompahgre Ute from Uintah and Ouray reservation Myton Utah.	Michelle Stacy Yakoke' to you all, thank you for your dedication to this historic ride. Prayers up for you all today and everyday
Carol Elaine Ridesatthedoor Safe journey aho	Lori Bean Sending prayers and love to you all.
Cheryl Archambault Hearts	Vangie Bennett Prayers & safe journey to all! Stay warm
Diane R. Anderson Fog can cause some icy spots. Be careful and well, my brothers and sisters! See you in Pipestone with a Dakota friend who has never been!	Peggy Bonnell Prayers, love and more gratitude than I can express to both man and horse nations for this journey. From Minneapolis.

More tomorrow!

DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4	DAY 5	DAY 6	DAY 7	DAY 8	DAY 9
DAY 10	DAY 11	DAY 12	DAY 13	DAY 14	DAY 15	DAY 16	DAY 17	MEMORIAL
BOOKS	EDUCATION	Little Crow's Speech	WOMEN'S links	EXTRAS	VIDEOS	RON'S EXTRA

Most of the old photos used on this years web site come from the MN Historical Society. I was given permission years ago to use them, as long as there were no sales involved .