I ran across this children's book Doesn't Fall Off His Horse about a Kiowa boy of the same name. The title made me wonder about what it would be like to be named by one's tribal community. Some names are okay, like Doesn't-fall-off-his-horse or Dances-with-wolves (wrong tribe -- so "Sioux" me!). But I can't imagine they were all flattering. There must have been people burdened with names like Runs-from-battle or Burns-the-cornbread.
What if we were all Native Americans...
And our tribe picked our names? Harvey's name would be Sounds-like-Bullmoose (he gets very vocal while awaiting dinner or turnout). I fear my name would be Horses-Make-Loco or perhaps recently, Spends-Wampum-Like-Water. My old barn manager would say I'm Leaves-Things-Lying-Out. With respect to Riley's situation, I'm Royal-Pain-in-the-Arse. You'll hear more about this on Monday's blog.
What would your friends say your Native American name is, and what is your horse's name?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
T-giving theme: What's your Native American name?
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I supposed I might be "Talks A Lot in the Saddle." Tucker? "Do Not Be Rude to Me." Chance? "I Will Go Out on the Trail Now." Toby? "Done Working, Leave Me Be Unless You Have Carrot."
ReplyDeleteThat's an easy one. My husband has said in the past that my Native American name would be
ReplyDelete'Whining Arrow'!
My horse would say that my name would be "Its About Time You Showed Up."
ReplyDeleteActually, my Native name is "She Who Heals All Wounds".
ReplyDeleteMy horse? Well, some little bird must have told him that because I really think HIS Native name would either be "DINNER" (I know... sick..) OR "He Who Has Many Wounds"...cause he sure has dealt with / is dealing with more than his fair share for a 5 year old.
Mine would be "She Who Bounces Much" and my horse's name would be "Strong Like Bull" :-)
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My mare's name is WASHASHE -which means, "people of the middle waters". That translates to Osage tribe.
ReplyDeleteHer name for me...hummm...Girlthat-ridesme-much!
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Talks with Foot in Mouth...
ReplyDeleteHorse's name: "Will Work for Food," or "Talks With Teeth."
ReplyDeleteMy name: "Balance in Hand" or "Muck Much Woman."
My name would be "Wears Many Fashions" and I think Harley's would be "Acts Crazy"!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Hmmm, "Wants to Learn," because I like to read. :)
ReplyDeleteMy horse would be 'Spooks at leaves' and mine would be 'Dances in muck boots.'
ReplyDeleteLily would be Reliable but Reluctant, Cibolo would be Where's the Herd...
ReplyDeleteMy native name given to me is Speaks with Power, but lately I feel more like Harried and Confused...
We already call my OTTB mare Squirrel Bait, so that would make a fitting one. The ancient Belgian would probably be Noisy Winds.
ReplyDeleteMine would probably be Unintentionally Frightens Dressage Queens.
I have always told my oldest daughter that her name would be "Volume Knob Broken Off". I suppose mine would be "Wants To But Can't Get It Done".
ReplyDeleteMine would surely be Can't Cook At All and Tiny's would be She Who Rubs Butt on Fence!
ReplyDeleteBecause I am short - 5'1" to be exact - in high school a group of my guy friends, who ranged from 6 to 6'6" in height, dubbed me, "Carrie Short Femurs." To this day, some friends will still call me that.
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