Seminole

Animal Friend: Frog Introduced in: Native Lights

Appearance
Seminole is a buckskin mare with black and white socks. Her mane and tail are both white, and she wears various red tribal markings across her body. She seems to glow in the moonlight. Her muzzle is black.

Tribe
The tribe this steed is based on were located in Florida, and the Florida Everglades. They are culturally connected to the Creek Nation and the Miccosukee, who split from the Seminoles in the 1950s. Fiercely independent, the Seminoles opposed contact with European settlers and traders.

The Seminoles came into existence in the late 18th Century as a result of a Native American exodus from Georgia and Alabama. The name Seminole is derived from a Muscogee Creek word meaning “runaway.” Since they were formed out of displaced peoples, the tribe rejected any agreements or treaties with European-Americans. Their fierce resistance to relocation earned them a nickname: “Mikasuki” which translates both as “warrior” and “Red-Stick.” The Seminole fought a successful 7 year war against the U.S. to resist their removal from Florida. They never surrendered, and this is a source of tremendous pride for the tribe. Notably, the Seminole accepted escaped African slaves from Georgia and South Carolina into their tribe.

Inspirational Message
"Smell the lilies, soak up the sun, dance in the rain--enjoy!"