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Q and A

onegirloneride — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:10:35 +0000

Some of these were put on Internet comments as facts but are out right lies.

1. Kerry and E’leese did this for a free vacation.

My (Kerry) idea of a vacation is climbing in the Grand Canyon or going to a beach.

E’leese’s idea of a vacation is riding horses in Hawaii.

Anyone who knows anything about horses would not call 86 straight days on horse back a vacation. Minnesota in the summer is flies and mosquitoes. Horses are manure and dirt. Neither is my idea of fun. Meeting the people was great. The ride was hard work.

2. Kerry and E’leese want to live at “The Ranch”.

I (Kerry) am 54 years old and have no desire to live in the country. I have been a city girl my whole life and that is not changing.

E’leese loves the malls to much to move.

I (Kerry) have never served in the military.

E’leese is 13.

Only men and women who have served in the military will be able to visit “The Ranch”.

We have spoken of who would be the best person the run “The Ranch” and belive it to be retired military for say 4 or 5 year stints.

3. The goverment is going to give E’leese and me (Kerry) one thousand acres.

The goverment will give onegirloneride onet housand acres. onegirloneride is run by a board of 8 people. Yes, I (Kerry) and E’leese will serve on the board untill we are not needed. But we are only 2 votes of 8. We will help raise money and work to help “The Ranch” as much as we can. Everyone should.

4. I (Kerry) have not worked.

I (Kerry) have my Federal Income Tax and a Minnesota Tax return for the last 10 years. That is as far back as I have kept them. I did not work when David and Blake were young. When they both were in school full time I returned to work. I did not work the year before E’leese was born. I returned to work when E’leese was 3 years old and went to nursery school. And unless every woman who has not worked full time while raising children is a bad person, neither am I.

To our friends

onegirloneride — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:17:14 +0000

This is a very hard message to write.

We are cancelling the ride on June 6, 2009.

The ONLY reason for the cancellation is that we have been threatened at our home. Anyone at any time can under the cover of the Internet say anything that they want to about anyone. The lies that have been spread and repeated are ridiculous and dangerous. When you lie and spread false information you are responsible for the people that act on your lies and hurt people.

The board has suggested that we step back and cancel the ride this summer.

We will address some of the lies and honest questions. E’leese and I have worked very hard to make this summer, the summer of PR for onegirloneride. We hoped that we would find the next generation of the ride. For those of you who have spoken with us you know that we said we would do this for 2 years. We have always stated that this is not about us. It is about helping the young men and women who serve this country. We were just the catalist. We have always kept our eyes open to find the next onesoldieroneride, onevetoneride, onemomoneride, and so on. Nothing this big could ever be about one person.

When E’leese and I started this adventure, I never believed that a girl and her mom could make such an impact on Minnesota. We both believed that we would plod along and spread the word. We never could have guessed that we would meet and care about so many new friends. That Representative Sarah Anderson would write the onegirloneride Bill. That Sheriffs, Deputies, Chiefs of Police, and Police Officers across the state would become names that we spoke of as friends. That Posse and Mounted Patrols would become family.

E’leese is crushed and angry that a few people could spread lies and twist truth causing a man to come to our apartment and threaten us. E’leese is a kind and wonderful girl who only wanted to help the men and women who serve our country. If I could ask one thing of the good people of Minnesota and the nation, it is to send E’leese your words of encouragement. She did a great thing last summer. Please do not let it be spoiled by a few bad apples.

As honest and real questions are asked we will answer them.

Love from home to SSG Mike Lutz, Fort Echo, Iraq

onegirloneride — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:14:14 +0000

SSG Mike Lutz, What a nice family you have. Your sister Cora and your Mom send their love to you. E’leese and I want to thank you for you service. Cora is creating a ride to honor you and everyone at Fort Echo. E’leese will be honored to ride with your sister. Stay safe, E’leese, onegirloneride, Kerry, the mom

How to find our non profit

onegirloneride — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:00:14 +0000

Many people are saying that we are not a non profit. Well we are and have been as of February 26, 2009. You can find it by going to-

www.sos.state.mn.us

Go to Business Center

Go to Business Non Profit

Click on Search

Click on the second entry- Look Up Business Information

Enter onegirloneride

Click on Search

Go to the second listing 2853449-2 onegirloneride NP Plymouth

And What Do You Know? There We Are. A non profit in good standing

Saturday, June 6, 2009 D day- St. Paul to Minneapolis

onegirloneride — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:44:59 +0000

Kerry here. Information about the ride.

As everyone knows the ride has changed to the St. Paul Mounted Police, the Minneapolis Mounted Police, and representatives of every Sheriff’s Posse and Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol in the state riding on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

DO YOU NEED A PLACE TO STAY FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2009 THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RIDE?

DO YOU NEED A PLACE TO STAY SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009 THE NIGHT OF THE RIDE?

CALL ME FOR RESERVATIONS.

I HAVE PLACES FOR YOU TO STAY.

WOULD ANYONE LIKE TO BBQ FRIDAY OR SATURDAY NIGHT?

I have the parade permit for the ride in St. Paul. The St. Paul Mounted Police are looking forward to the ride on the 6th. Thank you Sgt. Lazoya, for the help with the Permit. Sgt. Greg Pye, St. Paul Police Department is in charge for St. Paul.

Sgt. Patricia Helen, Minneapolis Police Department is in charge for Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Mounted Police are checking out our route in Minneapolis and the best parking spot to load up after the ride.

The ride is as follows (to date):

Everyone must drop off at the Capitol between 7:30 and 8:00 am Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Drivers of the trucks and trailers will drive to the assigned parking spot in Minneapolis (to be determined later). You will need to provide you own transportation (walk, bus, taxi) to you viewing spot.

Rider/Drivers of trucks and trailers will drive to the assigned parking spot in Minneapolis and be shuttled back to the Capitol.

We are pleased that many Minnesota House of Representatives will be present. We are waiting on Gov. Pawlenty’s acceptance. And we have guests from Washington!

8:00 to 9:00 am our kick off celebration.

Riders must be ready to ride at exactly 9:00 am.

Stagers will give you a place in line.

E’leese will lead the procession past the Capitol steps with riders following.

The route is:

Capitol Steps and drive right onto Constitution Ave.

Constitution Ave. left onto University Ave.

University Ave. to 4th Street. (University of Minnesota’s New Stadium

4th Street left onto Hennepin Ave.

Hennepin Ave. over the Suspension Bridge (Grain Belt Bridge)

Hennepin to ? (Minneapolis is looking at the route and parking).

It is going to be a fantastic day for Minnesota. I can hardly wait to see the riders in uniform carrying the county flags. Riding together, doing what Minnesota does best. Help others. I know that our men and women in the service of our country will be honored by your ride.

Keep watching the blog for updates on the ride.

Call me if I have forgotten anything 763-222-5656

Friday, May 8, 2009 Silver Buckle Saddle Club Fun Show

onegirloneride — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:49:48 +0000

Hey everyone! My friend Mirissa came with me to the Silver Buckle Saddle Club Fun Show. We had so much fun. It was Mirissa’s second time on a horse (Montana) and she did great. The weather was cool but everyone had a great time! I think my favorite game was the gumi bear and whipped cream race. Mom got some rreally fun pictures of everyone wearing whipped cream after their time. June 6, is coming so fast. I hope lots of people come to see us ride.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

onegirloneride — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:51:09 +0000

When I got home from school today mom was washing chip in the back yard. She found an attachment that will let you put a hose from your kitchen sink. That way she can wash “Chip” with warm water. Now he loves a bath and stands really still for her. After his bath she toweled him off and loaded him up. Katie Pauls and Photographer Marshall Long from Plymouth Magazine came and followed us out to Silver Buckel Saddle Club (in Plymouth)and we took pictures for the June issue. I got to see some of the pictures and they are beautiful! Elizabeth Millard wrote the article and I can hardly wait to see it. It is really fun to have lived in Plymouth my whole life and now be in the magazine. Thank you for the fun time.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

onegirloneride — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:25:39 +0000

I went to the University of Minnesota today. I rode down Church Street and then onto the quad with University of Minnesota Mounted Police Officers,Marianne Scheel and Jesse Mendel. Thank you for riding with me and making the day so great! The man that made this all happen is Major Doug Le0nard, Army ROTC, University of Minnesota. Thank you for all the work you put into this ride. I met LTC Michael J. Conway, United States Army and Professor of Military Science. Hi! sir. I met a number of great people. Could you please e-meil or blog me your names so that I can add you to the day. I was so excited that I forgot to get business cards or write down names. I met with reporter Briana Bierschbach from the Minnesota Daily. She was very nice. Thank you evveryone from today who helped and made it so much fun for me. Ride Minnesota!

Horse Expo April 24,25,26

onegirloneride — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:36:46 +0000

I had a great time at Horse Expo. Mom did most of the set up on Thursday. I loved seeing all of my friends there. Irv Seeley came to see me! I miss Kathy and their kids. Irv told me that I did not need an invitation to come and visit. So be warned Kathy we will come! Posse members and Mounted Patrol members were at Expo. I meet many St. Paul Mounted Police and Minneapolis Mounted Police. I will do barn chores any time. We met University of Minnesota Mounted Police officers Marianne Scheel and Jesse Mendel. I will be riding with them on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the University of Minnesota. Chuck and Dan Erdahl of Cannon Falls Trailer Sales were there. Remember how good they are to us and to our troops. I made new friends at the Expo too. Connie King of Covey of Quail traded me a t-shirt for pants. They feel like you skin and move every way you do and they are really beautiful. Connie lives in Wyoming so go to her web site at www.coveyofquail.com. I am going to save my babysitting money to buy another pair. I always wear my onegirloneride shirt so my pants are the place that I can express myself. We brought Lucky and Missy with us on Friday to the Expo. Missy liked her kennel and a bone. Lucky thought he was the center of attention so we left them at home Saturday and Sunday. Rick and Kim from Rising Star Training and Tack gave us some eZall Green. You spary it on your horse to wash and you leave it for awhile and then you wash winter away. Our horse Montana has a dry face. Mom has tried bag balm and other lotions but he just gets dirty and is still dry. The eZall cleaned him and his face is not flaking like before. Lisa Simson from South Dakota Call my mom. She deleted all her numbers from the last week somehow. Even my legs hurt after walking and standing all weekend in the Cattle barn. I went to the Rodeo and they introduced me to the audience. I loved hanging out with the guys.

Wadena County Mounted Patrol Clinic

onegirloneride — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:18:21 +0000

Hi everyone! We spent Friday and Saturday at the Wadena County Mounted Patrol Clinic. Hi Sheriff Carr. Thank you for all of your nice words and encouragement. Fran Kueker ran the training and did a great job. For everyone who does not know what the training is, here is an idea. Drive to Wadena from Carlton county, Todd county, Carver county, Dakota county, Wadena county, Crow Wing county, (help me remember all of the counties please) trailering your horse or horses. When you get to the Wadena Fair Grounds, un load your horse and all your gear. Go to meetings and then practice, practice, practice. Learn how to catch a fleeing felon, hand cuff, traverse difficult obstacles, ride your horse through smoke by fire, an overturned car, past or move yelling people, get bottles thrown at you and your horse, bull horn yelling, gunfire,and more. Then ride your horse in competitions and parade formation and drill team movements.

I had such a good time. I got to see so many friends from my ride last year. Fran let me ride her horse Walkman as the Grand Marshall of the parade event.

Now let me tell you that all of the people that participated in the training paid for their own Gas, participation Fee, and all of the other expenses that you have when you travel. So when you see a Posse or Mounted Patrol you need to know that they pay from their own pocket to train to save you, protect you, and find you. Call your county and find out if they have a Posse or Mounted Patrol and thank them and if you can donate to them or participate in any fundraiser they put on. They are just real people doing good.