Welcome to Fading Hoofbeats
Welcome to Fading Hoofbeats—an ongoing field journal of quiet miles, wild horses, and the kind of trust that can’t be rushed. Begin your mustang journey here with us.
If you’re new, this page will point you to the best place to begin. Pick the path that fits what you came for, and I’ll guide you from there.
Begin Your Mustang Journey Here
The big picture: what we’re doing, why it matters, and how the route is built.
Where to see wild horses and how to watch respectfully—organized by state.
The story as it unfolds: route notes, real days, and quiet wins.
Floki and Lagertha—the heart of the project, their stories, and their progress.
Puzzles and printables—something fun to give back along the way.
What You’ll Find Here
Fading Hoofbeats is built like a trailhead sign: simple on the surface, with a lot of paths branching out once you step in. Some readers come for the wild horses and travel planning. Some come for the long-form story. Some just want a quiet moment, a good puzzle, or a reason to keep believing in patient work that develops a wild mustang into their next heart horse.
No matter why you’re here, you’re welcome and we’re so glad you’ve decided to ride along with our journey, whether figuratively or literally.
If You’re Here for Wild Horses
Start with the Wild Horse HMA Guides—they’re organized by state and written for real-world use: where to go, what to expect, and how to watch respectfully without stressing the horses. This is where you’ll find information about where wild mustangs come from, hints for viewing them in their natural habitat, and maybe even a few hints that will help you choose your next heart horse from a BLM or USFS adoption event.
If You’re Here for the Story
The Trail Journal is where the journey lives day by day—route notes and logistics, lessons learned, small wins, and the unglamorous parts that matter just as much as the pretty photos. You’ll find realism here, not glossed over training time tables that are unrealistic or glamorized.
If You’re Here Because of Floki and Lagertha
Meet the Mustangs to see who they are, where they came from, and how trust is built one honest step at a time. They’re the heart of this project, and everything else grows outward from them.
If You Want Something Light and Fun
Take a Trail Break—puzzles and printables that are meant to give something back, even if you only have ten minutes and a cup of coffee. This is a creative little spot that is all about you, and giving you something to enjoy.
If You Only Read One Thing First
Start here: Route Spine Overview
What Makes This Different
- This is story-first, but built on real logistics.
- Wild horses are treated with respect—kindness, respect, patience, and ethics.
- The goal is to leave places better than we found them, one mile at a time, build memorials to those who went before, and improve the world in a way that will continue without us for generations to come. If someone’s great, great grandchild can sit under one of our trees and enjoy the shade, we’ve done our job!
Where to Go Next
- New here? Go to Journey
- Planning a trip? Go to Wild Horse HMA Guides
- Following along? Go to Trail Journal
Bookmark This Page
If you’re returning later, this Start Here page is your quickest shortcut back to the Guides, Journal, Mustangs, and Trail Breaks.
