The best rides are not made in the miles. They are made in the quiet checks that no one sees. This is my simple evening horse care on the Quiet Miles in an easy checklist that you can copy and use. At home and on the road, our evenings follow the same gentle pattern. Water…
If your feed looks anything like mine, you have probably seen a flood of posts about the “deadly EHV outbreak” linked to recent barrel racing events in Texas and Oklahoma. Shows are cancelling, haulers are scrambling, and rumor posts (some of which were deleted when I asked for sources) are claiming everything from “every state…
Gentling wild mustangs can seem like it is all about those big days – the first ride, the first trail mile, the first time a horse loads like a seasoned ranch gelding and you do not have to hold your breath. These are the days with horses that look big from the outside: The first…
Oregon wild horses are often visible from the road. This guide shares where to watch respectfully, how far to stay back, and what to pack for a safe visit.
This Start Here page explains how to use our wild horse HMA guides so you can get the most out of each HMA and WHT post. First, a little background: Fading Hoofbeats is our 2027 long ride with two wild-born mustangs: Floki from McGavin Peak and Lagertha from Devil’s Garden. We travel slow, listen hard,…
As the Long Ride begins, we’re planting native trees, grasses, and cacti along the trail—each one a promise kept. Some are for loved ones we’ve lost; others are for the land itself. Together they form a living legacy: roots along the quiet miles.
On a windy day or in a new place, a mustang’s alertness can feel like a storm waiting to break. “Spooky Horses” explores how calm is contagious on the trail—and how joining your horse’s lookout builds trust mile by mile.
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.
Gentling 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.
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A quiet pasture moment with Floki reveals the heart of Mustang training: trust over instinct, partnership over fear.
