Thundering Hoofbeats
Detail from a larger image – available as small print or card only.
Featured on
The Patchwork
(2009.SEP.14)
Out of the Past
(2009.MAY.07)
American Southwest
(2009.APR.22)
JPG Castoffs
(2009.APR.19)
The Wild West Show
(2009.APR.03)

Steptoe Valley, NV
RedBubble Gallery: Horses Of The High Desert Range
Sales: 5 Gallery or Direct
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Martina Fagan
Wow outstanding Arla , really brilliant!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, Tina …
This one always reminds me of my mother – she grew up on horseback among mustangs, and she loved painting them in a style like this (in color).
Kristina K
great movement action shot, :)) k
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, Kristina!
JennyDean
nice Arla.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Jenny!
Naleen Senevir...
Stunning. Great work.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you very much, Nateen!
Dragan Petrovic
Powerful shot!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Dragan!
dawndavies
fabulous capture,dawnx
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, dawnx!
Ken McElroy
Wow – that’s a passel of wild horses – nice action, Arla.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Ken! I think there were about 50 in the herd … a rare sight, indeed. :)
KarenKSmith
Excellent composition and detail. Great horse action.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, Karen!
Ellen Price
Stunning work…..Arla!!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Ellen!!
arvyart
Who can withstand the beauty of horses? Excellent!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Arvy. :)
AJM Photography
I’m not particularly “horsey”, yet this caught my eye – so how good is that?! Wonderful sense of movement and I love the way the dust is being kicked up.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, AJM!
Susan Bergstrom
Beautiful vintabe feel…awesome!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Susan!
Yes, it puts me in mind of the cover of an old dime novel – or something like that. ;)
Kate Purdy
Glorious shot!!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, Kate!
Scott d'Almeida
fantastic ;
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Scott!
George Gantt
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, George and Ellen—I don’t know how this slipped through the cracks!
I appreciate the feature so much!
Antanas
lovely job
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Antanas!
Brandie1
Great work
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Brandie1!
mltrue
fantastic!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you so much, mltrue!
Dawnsky2
what a beautiful shot :)
Arla M. Ruggles replied
So sorry I overlooked this comment, Laura … THANK YOU!
Lois Bryan
good heavens .. I can’t stop looking at this one … i think I went into an out of body experience just now!!!!!! Arla … you put your soul into this one!!!!!
Joanne Bradley
Oh I just love this! The color and composition are superb! I love the sense of freedom and motion!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, Joanne!
Leslie Wood
Fantastic capture!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Leslie – I’m glad you like it!
Mary Campbell
Nice capture.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, Mary!
Bellavista2
Brillance! I heard the thunder of hoove beats! wow!:-}
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you so much .... Bella!
skyhorse
now I’m riding trail & eating dust, that’s how good it is !!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
What a lovely thing to say! Thank you, SkyHorse!
jinney
Congratulations on Your feature!
I love this work!
Stunning!
-jinney
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, Jinney!
Bruce Dickson
Love this … magical image … with true spirit
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, Bruce!
Bradley Nichol
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, Bradley!
Mary Ann Reilly
Your work has been featured in JPG Cast-Offs. Congratulations.
John44
I realy like this shot so much.. but melt even more for the colored one.. Good job on both
John
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you very much, John … I’m glad you like ‘em!
jinney
Ahhh-Wowe Congratulations on your FEATURES!!
-jinneyxx
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you so much, Jinney!
Mary Ann Reilly
Finally figured out how to do this, Arla. Congrats. fabulous image:)
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Wow! Thanks very much, Mary Ann!!
John Linton
Very cool.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, John!
KarenKSmith
Congrats on another feature..this is an excellent composition!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Karen!!
Katagram
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Awesome!! Thank you Katagram and American Southwest!!
Andrew Murrell
Congrats on the feature
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you so much, Andrew!
Wendi Donaldson
Amazing capture…..congrats on your feature!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Wendi! I appreciate it!
VintageXposure
sensational capture/wonderful in sepia!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Ooh! I’m sorry I missed your lovely comment, VintageX!
Thank you!!!
WINTERROSE
love this
Paul Davis
Very much awesome and I share many people’s comments here too – I think the editing here is wonderful giving it a great feeling of movement. Well done!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, Paul!!
RodeoImagesAus
‘Cowboy Up Y’All’ thanks for adding your wonderful art to cowboy/cowgirl art
Jan Landers
wow…wow….wow….i can just hear the thunder….
Arla M. Ruggles replied
:) Thanks, Jan!
reflector
A very poetic image ! Great action shot !
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you very much, Ref! :)
ricardo perez jr
very nic3
Bellavista2
Instant Fave! Love the amazing mood ambience of this piece and the gorogues colours. Congratulations on your Features very well deserved!:=]
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much!!