THUNDERING HOOVES
"The horse is a gift, an offering from the earth.
We must live up to the horse; we must be worthy of it."
~ N. Scott Momaday
We must live up to the horse; we must be worthy of it."
~ N. Scott Momaday
EXCITING NEWS
Thundering Hooves' DREAM ON "out of the darkness"
...a special premier presentation by Cherokee Elder, Neta Rhyne, Founder of Thundering Hooves Non-Profit, at the EQUUS ALBUQUERQUE Film and ARTS Festival in Albuquerque, NM, November 14 -17, 2024.
"Dream On" has always had a special meaning for me, as it signifies the strength it takes to dream and follow after your heart. I feel honored to have had this song brought to life through an acoustic, Native American style. As we get back to our roots, we find renewed strength to grow to new heights. Together, we reach for the stars!
"Special thanks to Thundering Hooves' friend Gareth Laffely, who is a Mi'kmaq composer and musician that has been a part of our mission since the beginning."
Neta Rhyne
"Special thanks to Thundering Hooves' friend Gareth Laffely, who is a Mi'kmaq composer and musician that has been a part of our mission since the beginning."
Neta Rhyne
OUT OF THE DARKNESS ....when the darkness engulfed my spirit the world around me became a dismal place, for over a year the thought of what tomorrow would bring was scary and I wanted no part of it, I had no control of my actions or thoughts, my heart was broken.
Two months ago the darkness lifted, I felt strong in mind and body... my spirit was healing.
As I prepare for this special EQUUS event in November I give thanks to my creator and I will continue to dream for the day the slaughtering of horses is no more.
A special thank you to my family and friends for their support all through the dark times - it was a diffcult ride yet they never gave up on me - for this I am eternally grateful - I have my life back!
To my husband of 45 years - you ROCK, you are my HERO, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART - looking forward to new and great adventures !
To my husband of 45 years - you ROCK, you are my HERO, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART - looking forward to new and great adventures !
THE EVENT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLEASE JOIN US - SHOW YOUR RESPECT FOR THE HORSE NATION ... they deserve no less!
LOOK FOR THUNDERING HOOVES BOOTH - WE WILL HAVE OUR LITLE COLT STATUE "JULES", a replica of a beautiful mare saved from slaughter along with 27 horses - her journey is one of what miracles are made of. We will also present the "SADDLE OF HOPE", a saddle with an important message to share.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE - for the love of horses
LOOK FOR THUNDERING HOOVES BOOTH - WE WILL HAVE OUR LITLE COLT STATUE "JULES", a replica of a beautiful mare saved from slaughter along with 27 horses - her journey is one of what miracles are made of. We will also present the "SADDLE OF HOPE", a saddle with an important message to share.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE - for the love of horses
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JULES - from slaughter bound to COVER GIRL
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OUR GOAL ...INSPIRE, MOTIVATE, EDUCATE
ESTABLISHED IN 2011, THUNDERING HOOVES IS A GRASSROOTS, NATIVE LED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING, DANCE, FILM, MUSIC, PHOTOGRAPHY, CHILDRENS' ART PROJECTS, THUNDERING HOOVES GIFTS OF LOVE PROGRAM FOR SICK AND ABUSED CHILDREN,
AND CULTURAL EVENTS, WE HONOR THE HORSE, CELEBRATE THE ARTS, EDUCATE AND INFORM WITH FOCUS ON
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE MANY HARDSHIPS HORSES,
WILD AND DOMESTIC, FACE TODAY.
THUNDERING HOOVES IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
INCORPORATED IN TEXAS
EIN # 81-1124346
THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING, DANCE, FILM, MUSIC, PHOTOGRAPHY, CHILDRENS' ART PROJECTS, THUNDERING HOOVES GIFTS OF LOVE PROGRAM FOR SICK AND ABUSED CHILDREN,
AND CULTURAL EVENTS, WE HONOR THE HORSE, CELEBRATE THE ARTS, EDUCATE AND INFORM WITH FOCUS ON
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE MANY HARDSHIPS HORSES,
WILD AND DOMESTIC, FACE TODAY.
THUNDERING HOOVES IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
INCORPORATED IN TEXAS
EIN # 81-1124346
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE THUNDERING HOOVES FACE BOOK PAGE AND FOLLOW ALONG ON THIS IMPORTANT JOURNEY FOR THE HORSES! 
"Neta has worked tirelessly for years advocating for horses, and has raised awareness to their plight where others fear to tread. Her organization is a trusted source of information and a great place to donate towards keeping the light burning for the horses! Such a worthy cause. Highly recommended!"
Lynny Prince ~ Best Selling Author |
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THUNDERING HOOVES SOCIAL INITIATIVES
#thunderinghooves #fortheloveofhorses
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THUNDERING HOOVES INITIATIVES
SPECIAL EVENTS
THUNDERING HOOVES EVENTS
CELEBRATING & HONORING THE HORSE NATION
OUR PRESENTATIONS AND PARTICIPANT ACTIVITIES ARE ESPECIALLY TAILORED
TO EACH LOCATION OR EVENT WITH FOCUS ON CREATING A
CELEBRATORY PLATFORM THROUGH THE
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF ART.
TO EACH LOCATION OR EVENT WITH FOCUS ON CREATING A
CELEBRATORY PLATFORM THROUGH THE
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF ART.
EARTH DAY MESSENGERS
We are especially proud of our "EARTH DAY MESSENGERS" elementary school programs teaching students the important role we all play in
protecting our environment.
protecting our environment.
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EARTH DAY MESSENGERS 2021
HORSES ARE ECOSYSTEM HEROS 2022
FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN & HORSES
The connection between children and horses is powerful, a beautiful thing to witness.
There is always joy in a childs' heart when near a horse
There is always joy in a childs' heart when near a horse
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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Healing with horses... "its not master its partner, its friend" ~ Peyton
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COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS
Thundering Hooves colt statue, Li'l Rocket, served as an art canvas for Museum Of The Southwest - 2020 THINK. MAKE. SPRING BREAK. week of exciting adventures, the theme was OUTER SPACE.
For their art work participants were to turn a circle into a planet that has not been discovered and use a rectangle to design a spacecraft to discover new planets.
Li'l Rockets' exciting journey continued as he arrives at the Midland International Airport on July 10, 2020, where he remains today on display as a beautiful tribute to the horses.
Thundering Hooves
CELEBRATION OF THE HORSE HONOR RIDE Santa Fe, NM 2013 
"Coles' Kids" receiving Thundering Hooves 'Red Ribbons' to represent to children the strength and power of horses.
CAMP COLE 2020 Special Event Columbia, SC Go HERE to watch Thundering Hooves virtual presentation video for 'Cole's Kids'. |
Thundering Hooves Music & Art Program Special Event
"Janie's House" Located at Youth Villages in Bartlett, Tennessee 
Thundering Hooves & Museum Of The Southwest
"THINK MAKE SPRING BREAK" Community Art Sclupture 'Thunder' Midland, Texas Go HERE to watch "Thunder" A Creation of Tiny Art - Big Ideas presentation video. |
MEMORIAL FENCE
The message, like the horses, is powerful and strong leaving you with a feeling of
peace and serenity.
peace and serenity.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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"Wow. What an emotional and moving memorial to these majestic animals! I’ve passed this many times over the years and just thought it was another art installation by some local artists. Now that I know it takes on a whole new meaning and I will stop by here more".
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LOCATED ALONG A WEST TEXAS HIGHWAY IN TOYAHVALE, TEXAS THE MEMORIAL FENCE WAS BUILT TO STAND
AS A MONUMENT DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF ALL THE SLAUGHTER BOUND HORSES, BURROS AND
MULES HAULED DOWN THIS HIGHWAY ON
THEIR LAST RIDE.
AS A MONUMENT DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF ALL THE SLAUGHTER BOUND HORSES, BURROS AND
MULES HAULED DOWN THIS HIGHWAY ON
THEIR LAST RIDE.
'Silent Thunder of Hooves' Art Sculpture -
...a beautiful Horse Shoe Art Sculpture created by Moy Castillo now on exhibit at the Thundering Hooves Memorial Fence in memory of those we could not save.
...a beautiful Horse Shoe Art Sculpture created by Moy Castillo now on exhibit at the Thundering Hooves Memorial Fence in memory of those we could not save.
BRINGING JOY TO THE CHILDREN
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VISITING HOSPITALS, PEDIATRIC CANCER CLINCS, SCHOOLS, AND SAFE HOMES, BRINGING
JOY TO THE CHILDREN THROUGH THE LOVE AND BEAUTY OF HORSES.
"It is a beautiful thing to witness the joy that a life size statue of a little colt brings to asick or abused child."
~ Neta Rhyne
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL:
info@thunderinghooves.com
JOY TO THE CHILDREN THROUGH THE LOVE AND BEAUTY OF HORSES.
"It is a beautiful thing to witness the joy that a life size statue of a little colt brings to asick or abused child."
~ Neta Rhyne
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL:
info@thunderinghooves.com
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Thundering Hooves Li'l Colt Statue - Tornado |
“I had the privilege of having a guest speaker in my room for the past two days. The Thundering Hooves Children’s Art Project was a huge success. “Tornado” the colt was decorated by all 350 of my students. His journey continues from my school to the children’s ward at the local cancer clinic then to the housing unit for the cancer patients to bring joy to the patients and their families.”
~ Amanda Smith Rhyne, Fine Arts Teacher ~ Jones Elementary School
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'Gifts Of Love"
For the Children |
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ART PROGRAMS
"Art is an effort to create, beside the real world, a more humane world.” Andre Maurois, French Arthur
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ART PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE CREATIVE IMAGINATION
THROUGH THE BEAUTY OF ART, ONE BEAUTIFUL HORSE AT A TIME! 
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Earth Day ~ BISD Student
Horse Art Sculpture Project Made from found, recycled materials. |
T.H.E. - THUNDERING HOOVES EDUCATORS
CAILYN ~ MPS HALTERS
PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT BY PROVIDING STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT BUSINESS IDEAS AND SELF PROMOTE TO THE PUBLIC.
RED TIES 4THE HORSE NATION
Gathering of Nations HORSE & RIDER Regalia Parade
Albuquerque NM PD
GON Horse & Rider Regalia Parade |
P & M Arena
Apache Junction, AZ |
P & M Arena
Apache Junction, AZ |
Steven Tylers' 'Janie's House'
Youth Villages, Bartlett , TN |
Camp Cole
Columbia SC |
Actor Wes Studi signing a Red Tie in
honor of horses. |
THUNDERING HOOVES RED TIES CAMPAIGNS WERE INITIATED TO SERVE AS VISUAL REMINDERS:
** TO HONOR AND RESPECT HORSES
** FOR ABUSED YOUTH & SICK CHILDREN THAT THEY HAVE THE POWER & STRENGTH OF
HORSES WITHIN THEMSELVES
** TO CHILDREN TO BE KIND TO ALL ANIMALS & TO HELP SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES
Visit the Red Ties page to learn more.
"This tie means you have to respect your horse,
... treat them nice not cruel
... be respectful to them" ~ Alyx
... treat them nice not cruel
... be respectful to them" ~ Alyx
FILM PRODUCTION
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THROUGH THE ART OF FILM MAKING WE CAN UNITE PEOPLE FROM EVERY CULTURE AROUND THE WORLD TO
JOIN THE CAUSE AS VOICES 4THE HORSE NATION & THE ENVIRONMENT.
JOIN THE CAUSE AS VOICES 4THE HORSE NATION & THE ENVIRONMENT.
With focus on important environmental issues and the beauty and spirit of the horse Thundering Hooves
Award Winning Documentary Films continue to reach audiences across the globe ...inspiring them
to take action, to be a part of the movement to make this a more
humane World for the next ...SEVEN GENERATIONS!
Please visit our FILM page to learn more.
Award Winning Documentary Films continue to reach audiences across the globe ...inspiring them
to take action, to be a part of the movement to make this a more
humane World for the next ...SEVEN GENERATIONS!
Please visit our FILM page to learn more.
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Awards
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PROUD TO ANNOUNCE
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THUNDERING HOOVES
DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM SADDLE OF HOPE ...for the Horse Nation A Talking Feather Production MUSIC by Gareth Laffely WINNER ~ BEST DOCUMENTARY LOUISVILLE'S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FILMS |
PROUD TO ANNOUNCE
TWO - THUNDERING HOOVES DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS OFFICIAL TRAILERS AIRING AS
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS - (PSA)
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS - (PSA)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
HELPING US TO REACH AUDIENCES ACROSS THE GLOBE
HELPING US TO REACH AUDIENCES ACROSS THE GLOBE
THEIR LAST RIDE the final journey
Documentary Short Film (Official Trailer)
Airing as a Public Service Announcement, PSA, across the country.
www.theirlastridethefinaljourney.com
A HORSES' PRAYER
Documentary Short Film (Official Trailer)
Served as a Public Service Announcement, PSA, across the country.
www.ahorsesprayer.com
HOW TO HELP THE HORSES
On May 19, 2021, the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3355), was introduced in the 117th Congress. Sponsored by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), this important legislation
will prevent the horse slaughter industry from re-establishing operations in the U.S. and
prohibit the export of US horses for slaughter in Canada and Mexico.
SAFE Act H.R. 3355
We at Thundering Hooves strive to help create a more humane world for our beloved horses.
Please take action, contact your representatives and urge them to
co-sponsor the SAFE Act H.R. 3355
Don't know who represents you in Congress or your state legislature?
Follow this LINK, enter your zip code in the proper field and you will be directed to contact information for your elected officials.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A VOICE FOR THE HORSES!
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YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS WORTHY CAUSE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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Please check back often, you just never know where Thundering Hooves Journey
will lead us next!
Please check back often, you just never know where Thundering Hooves Journey
will lead us next!
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