Fading Hoofbeats
Where Wild Hearts and Open Trails Meet
Fading Hoofbeats is a journey into the untamed spirit of the American mustang — a place where every story, every photo, and every hoofprint echoes with the power of trust, freedom, and connection. From training updates and pasture reflections to the long miles of the border-to-border ride, we honor the resilience of these remarkable horses and the people who walk beside them.
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🐴 What Floki Taught Me About Pressure and Perception – Building Trust with a Mustang
There’s a lesson that horses teach quietly but firmly: patience isn’t weakness, and fear isn’t failure. I learned that truth on a day I’d hoped would mark a milestone — the day Floki needed to load onto a trailer to leave for training. He had loaded before, when our relationship was new. He had followed…
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🐴 When Trust Trembles
By Keeper of the Quiet Miles • October 5, 2025Gentling isn’t a straight line — it’s a rhythm of trust, fear, and renewal. 💔🐴 When setbacks happen, true mustang trust training begins in the quiet that follows. #MustangGentling #FadingHoofbeats #FlokiTheMustang #TrustJourney -
Floki’s Trust: A Quiet Moment in the Pasture
By Keeper of the Quiet Miles • September 29, 2025A quiet pasture moment with Floki reveals the heart of Mustang training: trust over instinct, partnership over fear. -
Horse Herb Garden
By Captain Cook • June 9, 2025Discover how to create a horse herb garden—also known as a planter buffet—to enrich your equine partner’s life with safe, edible herbs. This DIY guide walks you through sourcing materials, building protective planters, and selecting horse-friendly plants like mint, parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
Join the Journey — Keep the Hoofbeats Alive
Every mile, every mustang, and every moment on the trail is made possible by people who believe in this mission. Whether you give, sponsor, or share — your support helps the story continue._
From the Arena to the Open Trail
Upcoming Events
Join us for upcoming rides, clinics, and shows celebrating the spirit of the mustang. Whether you’re in the saddle, on the rail, or following from afar, every event connects us through the sound of fading hoofbeats.
RANCH HORSE SHOW
A ranch-versatility show celebrating the partnership between horse and rider—with a special spotlight on the American mustang. Open to all breeds, with 11 divisions and 10 classes including Showmanship, Ranch[...]
Trenton, North Carolina 28585 United States
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