Schedule of Events
Summer 2009
The following are community horse culture and wellness events hosted across the Plains. They are listed here for information sharing and networking. This list is just beginning, so contact Jessica at 701-421-1890 or jwhiteplume@mhanation.com to add to the schedule or provide more information. We can also link in your posters or informational flyers for others here.
Let's come together as relatives for these good times!
May 2009
May 23-24: Youth and Adult Horse Races and Youth Rodeo - Hosted by the Sitting Bull College Horsemanship Program (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe). For more information please contact Joe Dunn at (701) 854-8015.
May 26-June 1: Honoring the Chiefs Ride - Riding across sacred lands and sites on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, from Thunder Hawk, SD to Cannonball, ND. For more information, contact Elliot Ward (701) 854-8518 or Bob Gipp at robertg@sbci.edu
May 27 - May 30: Cheyenne River Suicide Prevention Awareness and Memorial Ride. Riding from Cheyenne River to Kenel, ND. For more information contact Delwin Bowker at dbowker@lakotanetwork.com
May 30-31: Brave Horse Challenge, Kenel, SD. Youth and adult horse races, music, and camping. Hosted by the Brave Horse Society. For more information contact Delyle or Barb Left Hand at (605) 823-4716.
June 2009
June 4-5: Roping School, New Town, ND, for more information, contact Leo Cummings at 701-421-1432.
June 6-7: Youth and Adult Horse Races and Youth Rodeo - Hosted by the Sitting Bull College Horsemanship Program (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe). For more information please contact Joe Dunn at (701) 854-8015.
June 11-13: Ft. Berthold Three Affiliated Tribes Healing Ride, New Town, ND. June 11, presentation by Phillip Whiteman Jr. on Medicine Wheel Model of Horsemanship. June 12-13, ride to sacred sites and camp for healing and wellness. For more information, contact Hugh Baker at 701-421-8123.
June 16-19: Oglala Lakota Ride Across the Homeland. Riding in honor of our beautiful lands (the Pine Ridge Reservation) and the future of our youth. For more information, please contact Percy White Plume 605-867-5834.
June 19-21: Twin Buttes Pow Wow and Horse Races. For more information call Ted Lone Fight III 701-421-0080.
June 20: Belt - Two Bulls Ride. The family of Ambrose Belt Sr. and Elizabeth Two Bulls-Belt welcome all riders, extended family and friends to join them in honoring these two who loved and respected horses. Starting at Little Grass Creek Road, NE of Oglala, SD and ending at Brother Rene' Hall in Oglala, SD. Honoring gifts, blessings, and an honoring meal will be provided. For more information, contact Mary Belt (605) 441- 2029 or Ambrose Belt, Jr. (605) 441-8300 or see the flyer below:
June 24-25: Lakota War Pony Races for youth and adults; capturing Custer's flag, games, and more. Camping available and everyone is welcome at Kiza Park, Manderson, South Dakota. For more information, contact Alex or Deb White Plume at 605-455-2534.
June 22-28: Crow Native Days, Crow Agency, MT. Wellness rides, youth games and rodeos, Ultimate Warrior Competitions (women's 27th, men's 28th). For more information go to the Native Days website: http://www.crownativedays.com/
July 2009
July 4: Cheyenne River Horse Racing Association 12-13 races, for adults and youth. Honoring families and memorials. Eagle Butte Rodeo Arena, SD. For more information, contact Donna Clausen (605) 964-3333.
July 11-12: Youth and Adult Horse Races and Youth Rodeo - Hosted by the Sitting Bull College Horsemanship Program (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe). For more information please contact Joe Dunn at (701) 854-8015.
July 12-18: Ride to Sacred He Sapa (Black Hills). Cultural & Educational Horseback Ride and Camp for Young Ozuye (Warrior) & Katela (Warrior women) and their Families. Friends and relatives from across the Plains are invited. For more information contact Percy White Plume 605-867-5834.
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July 17-19: Mandaree Pow Wow and Horse Races. For more information contact Ted Lone Fight III 701-421-0080.
July 30-31: Youth and Adult Horse Races and Youth Rodeo - Hosted by the Sitting Bull College Horsemanship Program (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe). For more information please contact Joe Dunn at (701) 854-8015.
August 2009
August 7-9: Little Shell Pow Wow and Races, Little Shell, ND. Warrior of the Plains Challenges (Ladies' 8th, Men's 9th). For more information, contact Ted Lone Fight III 701-421-0080.
September 2009
September 4-7: Crazy Horse Ride. Riding from Wounded Knee, SD to Fort Robinson in Honor of Chief Crazy Horse. For more information, plese contact Marv Goings 605-454-8685.
September 4-6: Four Bears Casino pow-wow and Horse Races. For more information contact Ted Lone Fight III 701-421-0080.
September 8-13: United Tribes Technical College Pow Wow and Summit. Great Plains Horse Society Alliance will host demonstrations, and meeting of all Allies, and enter in the Parade of Champtions! For more information contact Jessica White Plume at 218-791-4309.
September 18-20: Spirit Lake Sunka Wakan Ah-ku Dakota Ride for Wellness. Riding in honor of Spirit Lake youth, circling the Dakota lands of the beautiful Spirit Lake reservation. For more information see the poster below, or contact Darla Thiele at 701-351-0271.
Click here for Dakota Wellness Ride Poster:
September 19-20: Youth and Adult Horse Races and Youth Rodeo - Hosted by the Sitting Bull College Horsemanship Program (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe). For more information please contact Joe Dunn at (701) 854-8015.
September 17-19: Slim Buttes Endurance Race. 25 miles per day with fitness checks for horses throughout. For more information contact Marv Goings at 605-454-8685.
