"My intentionis to provide people with access to inexpensive beading and leather supplies, everything to make dance outfits, and supplies to make arts and crafts; with the idea of improving the living conditions of the local community by providing them an affordable way to make and sell crafts."
My name is Rosie Freier and I started my business the "Singing Horse Trading Post" over 20 years ago on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
I grew up in Frankfurt, Germany, and travelled to the United States in my early twenties. I was impressed by the landscape, the kindness of the Lakota people and the opportunities available for the horse enthusiasts.
Compared to Germany, you find more wilderness, nature based living and a lot more "laid back" attitude than in the big city I grew up in. These are all values I could very much identify with.
My intention for this business is to provide artists with access to inexpensive beading and leather supplies, everything to make dance outfits, and supplies to make arts and crafts. With the idea of improving the living conditions of the local community.
Our team works hard to meet both the needs of the local community, as well as customers visiting from across the United States, Europe, and beyond.
I am really thankful nowadays to be able to provide job opportunities for locals. Over the years I am proud to have built a reliable team of local ladies ranging from their late teens to elderly.
It is important to me to have also created a meeting place, where you can come and visit while having a cup of free coffee. Many long lasting relationships and friendships between visitors and locals started at our coffee table.
My business philosophy:
"I try to meet both the needs of the local community, as well as customers from across the United States, Europe, and beyond."
