My Kindred Spirit
Our History
The Kindred Spirit arose from the loss of a beloved friend, Rush’s Iron Venture. “Ronnie” was my kindred spirit for ten wonderful years. Inspired by the Lakota HORSE DANCE STICK, I found a way to memorialize my departed companion. Additionally, I create My Kindred Spirit of living horses...
Horse Dance Stick
The horse was very important to the Lakota people; it was an ally on hunts and a comrade in battle. In tribute to a special horse that had died, its owner would create a horse dance stick to carry in society dances to honor his lost companion. The horse dance stick is a uniquely Sioux artistic form. Traditionally, the owner would carve t
The horse was very important to the Lakota people; it was an ally on hunts and a comrade in battle. In tribute to a special horse that had died, its owner would create a horse dance stick to carry in society dances to honor his lost companion. The horse dance stick is a uniquely Sioux artistic form. Traditionally, the owner would carve the horse’s head and hoof on the stick and use actual hair from the fallen horse as mane and tail. The Kindred Spirit is not an authentic Lakota creation; rather, it is in the spirit of
the Horse Dance Stick, to honor a loyal horse companion
Your Kindred Spirit
Your Kindred Spirit
To order your custom Kindred Spirit, please describe coat pattern and markings in the message section of the PayPal shopping cart. If you desire your horse's hair, please send clean and brushed (if possible) thick strand (as much as possible) to P.O. Box 3953, Grand Junction, CO 81502. Include your name and transaction ID from PayPal ord
To order your custom Kindred Spirit, please describe coat pattern and markings in the message section of the PayPal shopping cart. If you desire your horse's hair, please send clean and brushed (if possible) thick strand (as much as possible) to P.O. Box 3953, Grand Junction, CO 81502. Include your name and transaction ID from PayPal order. Your custom order will be as close as I am able to complete based on your description. To achieve greatest likeness, send a photo that will be returned with your custom Kindred Spirit. If you are unsure of which to order, please contact me at tracy@mykindredspirit.net