Kiowa leader Tsêñt’àiñ:dè (White Horse) raids Fort Sill stealing 73 mules

June 12, 1870

Kiowa leader Tsêñt’àiñ:dè (White Horse) raids Fort Sill stealing 73 mules White Horse (Kiowa: Tsen-tainte); Kiowa war chief, d. 1892; holding his war shield
On this day in 1870, Tsêñt’àiñ:dè led a successful raid on US Army Post Fort Sill, stealing 73 mules. Tsêñt’àiñ:dè was a Kiowa leader and led many raids on settlers trying to destroy the Kiowa way of life. Known for his horsemanship, he also participated in the Warren wagontrain raid in May 1871 and in the second battle of Adobe Walls in June 1874 under Comanche leaders Quanah Parker and Isa-tai.