Howdy Minnesota 
My name is Eleese Madgett-Manrique and I will be riding my horse Chips “N” Salsa (I call him Chip) all over the state of Minnesota to raise money for my organization called oneGirloneRide.
oneGirloneRide wants to raise money so it can buy land and build a ranch resort in Minnesota where any military personnel and their families can go to vacation for free.
Chip and I are leaving on June 7th 2008 at noon from the Buffalo Rodeo Fairgrounds in Buffalo, Minnesota. We will be riding for 86 days in a row!
Come and watch the pleasure show then see us leave.
oneGirloneRide will accept donations at the show or you can make a donation at any Wells Fargo Bank to the oneGirloneRide account.
I can’t wait to see you there but come back ya hear!
Much love and support to you on your journey that is going to change so many people lives!
Howdy Eleese,
I am the president of the Wright County Blue Star Mothers Minnesota Chapter 13. I along with other mothers will be at the Rodeo Grounds on Saturday to see you off! We think what you are doing is awesome and wish there were more people like you out there supporting our children. See you Saturday!
hey E’leese your doing a GREAT thing….. I hope you do very well on this…… I can’t wait to hear from you!!!
LOVE,
YOUR HOMEGURL,
KRISTY
Eleese,
you will be riding right by my home on your trip between Mankato and faribault. how can we keep track of your progress? we would like to greet you when you come by.
good luck
Tom
I saw you on Fox9 News. I am from Wisconsin so I wondered what is your route? Where will you be? Do you have a route or a plan? I am a teacher and am busy when I get a break for the summer so I willnot be able to come to your “kickoff” event, but it would be fun to see you riding somewhere. You have a lofty goal, but not impossible! Best wishes and blessings to you. msortedahl
The Richfieldblogger is excited about your ride, E’lessa, and has made a blog post to richfieldblogger.wordpress.com
Hope you can visit my site and my reference to your ride and this great cause.
Hi E’Leese! I am a Soldiers Angel from South Carolina who supports all of our Military and their famlies. I think yur idea is wonderful and I wish you a safe trip and hope you meet alot of nice peope pn the way to meeting your goal for our military!
YOU ROCK!
With Love from The Bishop Family-
Greenwood, SC
xoxooxo
E’Leese and Kerry,
I just wanted to leave you a short message. Thank you so much for asking the Blue Star Mother’s to be a small part of your ride. We are so honored. E’Leese, now that you are a honorary Blue Star Mom, we expect you to come home, do laundry, dishes, and worry about your child in the military. No, not really. We DO expect you to enjoy yourself, ride safely, take care of your Mom and just all around have a good time. E’Leese, I … as a mom with a son in the Marine Corps are so proud of you. You have no idea how your goodness and generosity has touched my heart and the hearts of others. You could be spending your summer playing and having a good time. But here you are riding Chips throughout Minnesota collecting money for people you don’t even know and putting it towards a project that will help so many others. I don’t know if you realize today, the extent of your thoughtfullness. You are ONE in a million, and I am very proud to know you. Take care sweetheart and your Mom has my number if you need ANYTHING. Lots of Love … Teri – Proud Blue Star Mom
Eleese,
Wow….I am truly awestruck at your courage and commitment with this huge undertaking! I wish school was in session, as I would have my 5th graders follow your ride. I am going to pass along your website to those that I email and we will definitely be making a donation to a Wells Fargo branch in the near future! God bless you and may He watch over every step that Chips takes (and every mile your mom drives)!
Smiles & blessings,
Sheryl
Forest Lake, MN
Hi Eleese! I just wanted you to know that it was so neat to watch you leave on your ride from the rodeo grounds on Saturday June, 7. Our saddle club youth group is behind you, cheering and praying for you every day. Good luck and we will see you soon!!!
Chris West
Hey Eleese…Where are you??? Thinking of you!!!
The Buffalo Stars N Stirrups Saddle Club
You take care and know that each and every evening as I play my Native American Spirit Flute I will be offering up warm thoughts gentle prayers and possitive energies that you accomplish the completion of a dream which will offer help and care to so many who have more then done their part.
Osiyo` Be Well And may the spirit of the Eagle speed you safely on your journey.
~Cat~
Hi Eleese, I’m Bonnie’s Mom, from the saddle club. It was wonderful to see you on Saturday. I am so glad it turned out to be a nice day weather wise.
We cant wait to come and ride with you! I do hope its going well!
I would love to join up with you for part of your ride, do you have a detatiled itenerary so we can see where you are at?
Hello Eleese!
i dont know if you remember us (i’m sure you do) but we are the people you bought chip from!!! we are so excited and proud of you and your project! its wonderful to see chip being part of great cause and serving our country. he certainly looks happy and healthy! sophia has gotten out of riding, but angelina was wondering if you would be up to having her join you at some point for support? she has been smitten by a bay thoroughbred mare named addie-who LOVES to jump! you will be hearing more from us along the way, as we will be following your progress, sending you prayers and support along the way.
i’m so glad chip went to a truely remarkable girl!
-michelle (sophias mom)
E’leese,
I just received an email from a dear friend (see comment #6) telling me I had to go check out this amazing young lady and her website. I am so glad that I did! You my dear are an Amazing young Lady! I am also a Blue Star Marine Mom. I now live in Dallas Texas and am going to share your webpage with every Marine Mom I know here in Texas and I am sure they will pass it along to everyone they know.
I personally cannot THANK YOU enough for stepping up and sacrificing your summer for our Military Men and Women. All three of my boys have grown up in Minnesota. One obviously is a Marine. The other two are not far behind him, in their quest to server their country. We will be making a donation to “The Ranch” and will encourage every business owner we know to do the same.
Best wish for a safe and successful journey!
I just received an email from a dear friend (see comment #6) telling me I had to go check out this amazing young lady and her website. I am so glad that I did! You my dear are an Amazing young Lady! I am also a Blue Star Marine Mom. I now live in Dallas Texas and am going to share your webpage with every Marine Mom I know here in Texas and I am sure they will pass it along to everyone they know.
I personally cannot THANK YOU enough for stepping up and sacrificing your summer for our Military Men and Women. All three of my boys have grown up in Minnesota. One obviously is a Marine. The other two are not far behind him, in their quest to server their country. We will be making a donation to “The Ranch” and will encourage every business owner we know to do the same.
Best wish for a safe and successful journey!
Hugs and Prayers
Mary
E’leese and mom,
I have a son who is in navy boot camp in great lakes illinois. I can’t express how this has really touched my heart. You are a wonderful girl to do what you are doing… I live in South carolina and would love to be able to see you ride… But i will have to watch you through your blog’s… much love to you and your mom and may god bless and keep you on your ride and watch over you…
Your new friend ,
Pam ( spartanburg , south carolina)
E’leese and Chip,
I’m a Marine Mom, and friend of Mary in reply #17. I had to go and see what this was all about. You are doing something wonderful, and I will be cheering you and Chip on from the Lone Star State and checking up on your journey. I am also the daughter of a soldier, a Vietnam Veteran, in the US Army. I know that this will be an adventure for you, and I hope that you are greeted warmly by Americans all across the state of Minnesota. Your compassion and caring will help you and Chip on this spectacular ride, and I know that many hearts and prayers will be with you, my own included. Godspeed to you and Chip and I wish you every success in your amazing endeavors to support our troops. Knowing that a young lady like yourself cares so much, gives me hope. My son, a US Marine, is currently serving in Iraq, and I will share your story with him. Our military needs to hear that America supports them and I know it will warm their hearts to hear about oneGirloneRide.
Kindest regards and safe journeys,
Macia
Very Proud Marine Mom
Very Proud Army Daughter
Hi, E’llese
Hope that chip enjoyed the hay. Your welcome back anytime.
Shannon Dee and Wayne Olson