Morning Hooves is track 1 of 6 from the original soundtrack for The Heart of the Kicking Horse Ranch, part of the Book-to-Music Universe by Sandra Morgan, 25 books, 25 soundtracks, one universe.

The book is a sweeping Western drama with mythic undertones: the Riley siblings fight to protect their Montana ranch against drought, jealous rivals, and the lure of hidden treasure, with their unity becoming the true heart of the land.

This sunrise anthem of hope and family bond opens with acoustic guitar and fiddle, carrying Jake's burden and the siblings' quiet unity as the horses breathe mist into the dawn. It's Country / Americana at its most tender, a song about the moment before the fight, when all that matters is holding on together.

• Genre: Country / Americana
• Part of a 6-song soundtrack, one song per chapter of the book
• Available for licensing
• Instant digital download

Own the whole story in sound: collect all six tracks to experience the full arc of the Riley family's fight for their land and each other.