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​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."
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​                                                                           ~ N. Scott Momaday

Christmas 'Gifts of Love 2024'

MEET ROVY
​The Horse That Paints, making holiday ornaments.

During the month of December the Thundering Hooves team will be visiting with children in hospitals and cancer clinics giving every child a unique "Gift Of Love" - a beautiful Christmas Ornament painted with love by Rovy the Horse.
 Go here to learn more
:  Rovys - GIFTS OF LOVE" 

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EXCITING NEWS 

 So excited to announce we are working on a new film project , more details coming soon, please stay tuned!  
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Thundering Hooves' DREAM ON ...
"out of the darkness"

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"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, a Mi'kmaq composer and musician that has been a part of our mission since the beginning." 
​Neta Rhyne
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OUT OF THE DARKNESS ....when the darkness overtook my mind, spirit and body the world around me became a dismal place,  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, I was hurting my family and friends, my heart was broken ....I felt like my life was over.
Four months ago a miracle happened,  I woke up with joy in my heart and grateful to be alive.  I felt strong in mind, body, and spirit and looking forward to what the day would bring… by the grace of God …the darkness was gone from sight!
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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 46 years - you ROCK, you are my HERO, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART - looking forward to new and great adventures !

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​As the new year approaches, I prepare to continue on my mission of sharing my love of horses and dreaming of the day our wild and domestic horses will no longer be in danger of going to slaughter. 


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We can never give-up HOPE ... for the horses

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WE LOVE WHAT WE DO! 

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Rainbow Horse gifted to the students at Sacred Heart School, Uvalde, Texas by Museum of The Southwest, Midland, Texas
& 
Thundering Hooves 

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We had the honor of visiting Sacred Heart Catholic School in Uvalde, Texas.  We held a special event for the students, in hopes of bringing a smile to the hearts of these special ones who had suffered the unimaginable.  It was hard to imagine what they had been through, and even harder to understand why anyone would inflict such pain and suffering on innocent children.  Our time with these amazing children was beautiful, they loved the little horses and were so proud of their art work!  We hope you enjoy as we did!  ~ Darrel & Neta 
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OUR GOAL ...INSPIRE, MOTIVATE, EDUCATE

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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.  
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THUNDERING HOOVES IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 
INCORPORATED IN TEXAS

EIN # 81-1124346
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT


FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE THUNDERING HOOVES FACE BOOK PAGE AND FOLLOW ALONG ON THIS IMPORTANT JOURNEY FOR THE HORSES!
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"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
Thundering Hooves
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THUNDERING HOOVES SOCIAL INITIATIVES
   #thunderinghooves    #fortheloveofhorses 

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. 
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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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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  
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Healing with horses... "its not master its partner, its friend" ~ Peyton
​"...you can keep that horse for many other things, a lawn mower"  ~ Abby

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. 

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​CELEBRATION OF THE HORSE
​HONOR RIDE

Santa Fe, NM 2013
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"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'.
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Thundering Hooves Music & Art Program Special Event
"Janie's House"

Located at Youth Villages in Bartlett, Tennessee
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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. 
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Thundering Hooves 
"COOLEST 4TH OF JULY"

Fort Davis, Texas
​Thundering Hooves Special Event video HERE

MEMORIAL FENCE

The message, like the horses, is powerful and strong leaving you with a feeling of
​peace and serenity. 
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".
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.
'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.
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BRINGING JOY TO THE CHILDREN

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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 
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Thundering Hooves Li'l Colt Statue - Tornado

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“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
                                                                                            

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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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

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      ​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.
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RED TIES 4THE HORSE NATION

Gathering of Nations HORSE & RIDER Regalia Parade
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Albuquerque NM PD 
GON Horse & Rider Regalia Parade 
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P & M Arena
Apache Junction, AZ 

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P & M Arena 
Apache Junction, AZ

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Steven Tylers' 'Janie's House'
Youth Villages, Bartlett , TN 


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Camp Cole
Columbia SC

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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.
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​"This tie means you have to respect your horse,
... treat them nice not cruel
... be respectful to them" ~ Alyx

FILM PRODUCTION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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.
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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.  
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Awards

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 
www.saddleofhope.com

PROUD TO ANNOUNCE
TWO - THUNDERING HOOVES DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS OFFICIAL TRAILERS AIRING AS
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS - (PSA)
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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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PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THUNDERING HOOVES
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MAIL DONATIONS TO:
THUNDERING HOOVES
PO BOX 49
TOYAHVALE, TEXAS 79786

YOUR Support OF Thundering Hooves helps us to take a bold stand for the horses and the environment.
We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization  
All donations are tax deductible.

EIN # 81-1124346

DONATE MONTHLY:
Join the Thundering Hooves movement with your monthly donation.

THANK YOU 
YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS WORTHY CAUSE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. 



Thank you for stopping by.  
Please check back often, you just never know where Thundering Hooves Journey 
will lead us next!  
                                                         


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Hours

DAILY 9am - 7pm CST

Telephone

432-448-3914

Email

info@thunderinghooves.com 
COPYRIGHT THUNDERING HOOVES 2011/2022
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 
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