Tour Itinerary (back to top)
Past itineraries - sorted by state and performance date (view)

9/19/08 11:00 AM Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University
10/30/08 7:00 PM San Antonio, TX Trinity University
11/3/08 1:00 PM San Angelo, TX Angelo State University
11/4/08 8:00 PM Odessa, TX University of Texas of the Permian Basin
11/5/08 6:00 PM Huntsville, TX Sam Houston State University
11/6/08 11:00 AM Houston, TX University of Houston - Downtown
11/10/08 11:00 AM Clarksville, TN Austin Peay State University
11/10/08 5:30 PM Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville Community College
11/11/08 10:00 AM Lexington, KY Bluegrass Community and Technical College
11/11/08 12:00 PM Morehead, KY Morehead State University
11/12/08 11:30 AM Springfield, IL Lincoln Land Community College
11/13/08 12:00 PM Palatine, IL Harper College
11/13/08 7:00 PM Kankakee, IL Kankakee Community College
11/17/08 12:00 PM Decatur, IL Richland Community College
11/17/08 7:00 PM Saint Louis, MO Fontbonne University
11/18/08 5:30 PM St. Louis, MO Maryville University of St. Louis
11/19/08 10:30 AM Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Community College - Maple Woods
11/19/08 8:00 PM Sioux City, IA Morningside College
11/20/08 7:00 PM Saint Paul, MN University of Saint Thomas
11/25/08 4:30 PM Saint Paul, MN Saint Paul College
12/5/08 TBA Des Moines, IA
12/6/08 TBA Des Moines, IA
12/7/08 TBA Des Moines, IA
12/10/08 10:30 AM Coon Rapids, MN Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Coon Rapids
12/11/08 8:00 PM Minneapolis, MN Tase of Many Cultures Festival


Program Options: Ideas for presenting Fast Horse on your campus (back to top)
Workshops offered by The Fast Horses

1) Women’s Issues
- Traditional women's roles -vs.- contemporary roles
- Mother the first teacher
- Midwifery
- Elder roles
A unique look at womanhood through the Native American culture. The quiet yet strong roles that the Native woman played yesterday, today and tomorrow.

2) Healing and Traditional Medicines
- Midwifery and Medicine Women
- Medicine Men and Shaman
- Traditional -vs.- contemporary medicines
- Herbs
Herbs continue to heal us physically yet they can also heal us spiritually and mentally, giving us a holistic sense of well being.

3) Ceremonies / Spirituality
- Song and dance
- Vision quest
- The pipe
- Dreams and zymology
Ancient, Primitive and Mystical rituals sought to invoke the supernatural world to the natural world through ceremonies, song and dance.

4) Mythology
- Creation story
- Monotheistic / Polytheistic
- Native influences on the world
Legends, lore and myth of Native peoples have contributed greatly to the roots of our country, yet they remain foreign and unclear. Here is an inside look at the fabric of our humble beginnings.

Reviews and comments (back to top)
Performance Date: Nov. 27, 2007
The Fast Horse show was very entertaining performance with singing, dancing and educational commentary. I think that the audience really learned a lot about Native American cultures and history in a really fun and creative way. Truly a great performance, the performers really engaged with the audience. it was great family entertainment. The audience consisted of faculty, staff, students and Greencastle community members and everyone seemed to really enjoy the show.
Ann Malloy, Student Activities Specialist DePauw University - Greencastle, IN

Performance Date: Nov. 14, 2007
The show was great! We had a good mix of students and community members and they seemed to really enjoy the performance. The kids are the most adorable children I've ever seen! We would love to have them back.
Julie DeMoss, Student Activities Director - Penn State, Mont Alto, PA

Performance Date: Nov. 13, 2007
Awesome. They entertained the audience with stories and information about native Americans that helped to dispel many stereotypes. The performance was captivating, exciting and diverse. People have already asked me when they'll be coming back!
Scott Simonds, Director Student Activities - Penn State University, York, PA

Performance Date: Nov. 7, 2007
FAST HORSE was awesome. Yes, the audience was wowed by their talent and inter intermized education about the Indian culture--and all they myths that we believe about it! Ruben was very easy to work with and we would consider having them back in the future.
Amy Gartley - Student Activities Director - Penn State Beaver, Monaca, PA

Performance Date: Nov. 5, 2007
The Fast Horse performance was great. The audience really responded to them. They even stayed after for an extra 45 minutes or so to talk with some of the students and families that attended. I would definitely recommend and even host again!
Stephanie Chastain, Penn State Shenango Valley - Sharon, PA

Performance Date: Nov. 1, 2007
Reuben and Ash were wonderful to work with. The students really enjoyed the workshop, we had about 20 participants. We had about 100 people for the performance which is considered a success on our campus since it is so difficult to get commuters to go to events on campus. Their children are adorable and well behaved and the experience was a very positive one. Thanks!
Sue Gelsinger, Student Activities Coordinator - Reading Area Cmty College, Reading, PA

Performance Date: Oct. 4, 2007
They were wonderful and everyone loved them!
Becky Bourque, Student Activities Advisor, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College – Superior, WI

Performance Date: April 13, 2007
The event went really well. The performance was really interesting and it was something different for our students to enjoy. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Can I just tell you their little girl is the cutest little person I have ever seen.
Carey Redmond, Program Coordinator, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH

Performance Date: March 26, 2007
Thanks you for recommending the Fast Horses. Ruben is an awesome teacher and a wonderful entertainer. The Healing and Traditional Medicine workshop was very informative and educational it was exactly what we had hoped for. The evening performance was good.
Teresa Stitt, Student & Educational Services, Delta College - University Center, MI

Performance Date: Nov. 16, 2006
The Fast Horse performance went well, attendance was low as students had started departing for Thanksgiving L However, the family educated, engaged and entertained those who came out. Furthermore, they were a joy to work with. Thanks for all of your assistance with Fast Horse, and I look forward to working with you next year.
Kelly-Ann Vassel, Specialist, Diversity Advocacy, Illinois State University - Normal, IL

Performance date: November 30, 2006
The FAST HORSE program was great. The audience was mixed with students and community members. Some
adults also brought children. The program was appropriate for everyone present. Reuben and Ash were great to work with. Our sound equipment and table were not there on time and Reuben was very good about using his. Overall, great show and good people!!!!
Pat Singleton-Young, Director of Multicultural Affairs, Coastal Carolina University, SC

Performance Date: Nov. 16, 2006
The Fast Horse performance went well, attendance was low as students had started departing for Thanksgiving L However, the family educated, engaged and entertained those who came out. Furthermore, they were a joy to work with. Thanks for all of your assistance with Fast Horse, and I look forward to working with you next year.
Kelly-Ann Vassel, Specialist, Diversity Advocacy, Illinois State University - Normal, IL

Performance date - November 30, 2006
The FAST HORSE program was great. The audience was mixed with students and community members. Some
adults also brought children. The program was appropriate for everyone present. Reuben and Ash were great to work with. Our sound equipment and table were not there on time and Reuben was very good about using his. Overall, great show and good people!!!!
Pat Singleton-Young, Director of Multicultural Affairs, Coastal Carolina University, SC

Performance Date: Nov.10, 2006
The show went great! As usual, they did a fantastic job, all those in attendance enjoyed the performance. Many positive comments were received on the part of the performance in which members of the audience participated.
Especially the members that participated, they thought it was a blast! Please let Reuben and Ash know how much we enjoyed their performance and we hope to have them come back again in the future.
Jody Steile, Multicultural Affairs, Minnesota State University at Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Performance Date: Nov. 9, 2006
Everything went well with Ash and Reuben. They were a great couple and fun to work with. We did have a smaller crowd than I had hoped we would have, they did a great job regardless.
Tom Hogan, Student Life Coordinator, Hawkeye Community College - Waterloo, IA

Performance Date: Nov. 4, 2006
Fast Horse was terrific for our Family Weekend ! They got a standing ovation! I loved how they incorporated their children into the show – I wasn’t sure how that would be done at first, and as Ruben started the show, he talked about how they perform and share their culture as a family, and that sometimes unexpected things happen – he completely incorporated the kids in a way that everyone LOVED. Their son, Calen, is so talented! I’ve heard good things from those who attended too (not a full-house, but enough to make me happy). Our Provost (my interim supervisor) and his wife attended, and gave me some very wonderful comments this morning. Parents and students stuck around afterward to talk with the family, and there was a request for more programming of this format. In a nutshell, I’ll definitely have them back on campus. It was great. I am so glad you sent me that routing info and that this worked out. It’s funny how important a well-timed email can be!!
Kate Lake, Assistant Dean of Students, Kalamazoo College - Kalamazoo, MI

Performance Date: October 9, 2006
The show was FANTASTIC!!! Reuben and Ash were extremely entertaining and friendly...I would definitely recommend them to other people...
Kayla Harris, the Cultural Arts Chair for the Student Activities Council at the University of Memphis, TN

Performance date: October 10, 2006
The show was very well received! We have a lot of interest in Native American culture locally, so the crowd was totally into it. The Fast Horses were a pleasure to work with. Thanks for your help!
Neil Outar, Program Coordinator, Arkansas State University at Beebe, Owen Center

Performance Date: Oct.28,2006
Everything went great! We were happy to have them on our campus. They did an awesome job performing.
Jane Bello-Brunson, Director of Multicultural Programs, Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN

Performance Date: Nov. 1, 2006
The Fast Horses were absolutely amazing! Everyone loved the show, they were so personable and wonderful to work with. They stayed after the show to answer questions and speak with our guests, who just applauded the show to no end. A standing ovation, no less! Thanks so much for everything--it truly was a wonderful experience, and we will definitely have them back!
Kelly Lewis, Coordinator of Student Activities, Kankakee Community College - Kankakee, IL

Performance Date: October 9, 2006
The show was FANTASTIC!!! Reuben and Ash were extremely entertaining and friendly...I would definitely recommend them to other people...
Kayla Harris, Cultural Chair, University of Memphis

Performance date: October 10, 2006
The show was very well received! We have a lot of interest in Native American culture locally, so the crowd was totally into it. The Fast Horses were a pleasure to work with. Thanks for your help!
Neil Outar, Program Coordinator, Arkansas State University at Beebe, Owen Center

Performance Date: Sept. 15, 2006
The Fast Horses were wonderful and loved by everyone. We look forward to having them return in the future. Please accept my sincerest appreciation for your assistance and likewise look forward to working with you again.
Marcy Burr, Educational Coordinator, Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History - Hastings, NE

Performance Date: February 15, 2006
Fast Horse's performance was great. The audience really enjoyed them and there's been students thanking me all day for bringing them. Their performance was much more modern than I had expected, it worked well and they gave great explanations for why they were doing what they were doing.
Alex Johnson,Vice President, Northland College Student Association, WI

Interview (back to top)
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