Ponca

Animal Friend: Porcupine Introduced in: Native Lights

Appearance
Ponca is a brown and white splotched steed with a black and white mane and tail. He also has various blue tribal markings and a feathered collar.

Tribe
The tribe this steed was based on were located in Northern Nebraska. Historically, the Ponca lived in earth-covered lodges in permanent villages, and went on seasonal buffalo hunting expeditions. Their traditional enemies were the Sioux. In 1879, Standing Bear, a Ponca Chief, was arrested for leaving the reservation without permission. His court case established Native Americans as “persons within the meaning of the law,” and possessing the right of equal treatment under the law. It took many decades before that concept was universally applied, however.

Inspirational Message
"A truly playful spirit lets everyone win."