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An Afternoon with The Humble Horse

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Friday, April 21
1 - 4 pm
Starting Location - Babcock Hall Room 205, Ponies will be in the Dairy Barn & Paddock
Cost: Free
Attend an afternoon with The Humble Horse - a WI Indigenous non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of the Ojibwe Pony and Anishinaabe horse society traditions.

The UW–Madison and greater Madison community is welcome to attend an afternoon with The Humble Horse - a WI Indigenous non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of the Ojibwe Pony and Anishinaabe horse society traditions.

In the 1970s, the Ojibwe pony was driven to the brink of extinction. Today, with 150 left on Turtle Island, The Humble Horse is dedicated to the preservation and reconnecting of their four-legged relatives to their Indigenous communities. These special animals are sometimes also referred to as the Spirit Horse because of their sacred connections and healing gifts.  

We welcome all members of our UW community to learn about the history, contemporary revival, and future outlook for the restoration of this Indigenous horse breed with members of The Humble Horse. There will be an opportunity to meet the ponies and learn directly why they are so special to Ojibwe people. We will also hear from an Ojibwe storyteller who grew up with these horses and will share about their significance to community wellness and cultural traditions.

This event is free to attend, but participants will need to pay for parking. For recommended parking, please see recommendations below.

Schedule 

  • 1:00 - 1:30pm Welcome & Introductions - Location: Babcock Hall Room 205
  • 1:30 - 2:30pm Storytelling - Location: Babcock Hall Room 205
  • 2:45 - 4:00pm Meet the ponies -Location: Dairy Barn

Parking Information

Recommended parking ramps are as follows:

The UW–Madison and greater Madison community is welcome to attend an afternoon with The Humble Horse - a WI Indigenous non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of the Ojibwe Pony and Anishinaabe horse society traditions.

In the 1970s, the Ojibwe pony was driven to the brink of extinction. Today, with 150 left on Turtle Island, The Humble Horse is dedicated to the preservation and reconnecting of their four-legged relatives to their Indigenous communities. These special animals are sometimes also referred to as the Spirit Horse because of their sacred connections and healing gifts.  

We welcome all members of our UW community to learn about the history, contemporary revival, and future outlook for the restoration of this Indigenous horse breed with members of The Humble Horse. There will be an opportunity to meet the ponies and learn directly why they are so special to Ojibwe people. We will also hear from an Ojibwe storyteller who grew up with these horses and will share about their significance to community wellness and cultural traditions.

This event is free to attend, but participants will need to pay for parking. For recommended parking, please see recommendations below.

Schedule 

  • 1:00 - 1:30pm Welcome & Introductions - Location: Babcock Hall Room 205
  • 1:30 - 2:30pm Storytelling - Location: Babcock Hall Room 205
  • 2:45 - 4:00pm Meet the ponies -Location: Dairy Barn

Parking Information

Recommended parking ramps are as follows:

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(608) 262-1630

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The Humble Horse

Mr. Darcy Whitecrow | Ojibwe Storyteller Logo

Mr. Darcy Whitecrow | Ojibwe Storyteller

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