“This ledger drawing is significant to the Lakota culture. The meaning is very strong. It is believed by the Lakota people that the Buffalo Runners were special horses because they had power to help the people. These horses were unlike the usual horses that were owned by the tribe as they were exceptionally fast and well trained for the buffalo hunt, which was very important to the peoples’ survival. The Buffalo Runners were a crucial part of the Lakota heritage because they kept the people healthy and strong.”