HORSE SENSEStraight from the horse's mouth...
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... or the mule's, as the case may be!
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What is horse sense?
People use the phrase "horse sense" interchangeably with "common sense", but in the human world, common sense isn't all that common, is it? In the equine world, on the other hand, common "horse sense" rules. Animals in general view each other and the world in a very practical way. I need food, shelter, safety. Is another creature a friend or a foe? Should I lead or should I follow? They answer questions like that through careful observation, prudent decisions and timely actions.
I've known Mary Lainhart for 20 years, and I'm here to tell you that she isn't just good with animals and in tune with her horses. She's also a careful observer, and she calls it like she sees it. When something needs to be done or said, she does or says it. Simple, huh? Well, not really. She is, after all, "only human." Please join us on the HORSE SENSE page each month as Mary takes a look at the world around us and shares her "horse sense" with Wild Heart Mustangs™ readers. Jean McMillan, Assistant Editor |
The April 2016 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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Congratulations to Angella Lloyd our March winner for joining our mailing list! Angella has a great Wild Heart Mustangs™ gift on its way to her!
To everyone who has shared www.WildHeartMustangs.com with family, friends, colleagues, I want to personally thank you! To everyone who has contributed with personal dedications, sharing stories, photos or comments, I would like to personally thank you too! We continue to strive to create awareness, educate and share with our readers all that is dear to us .... our animals, our patriotism, our back to basics with homesteading, our family time with our children, and our sense of adventure to try new things and go new places. Our April Issue includes articles that touch upon why mustangs are so special to us. We also follow up with what is going on in the life of Sweet Potato the mule these days...as he is off on his first adventure of going to school. In our Trail Riding section is a feature article on Long Distance Riding and how to prepare for your own long distance ride. The tips transcend long distance riding and apply to even our casual trail rides. We have an amazing contest to win a week at the Mustang Family Reunion Ride. With Spring in the air ... we have a great article on Spring Grasses and their hidden dangers to equines. Riding Freedom's Trail presents Heroes and Horses, located in Montana with a unique veteran's program. There is still time to enter the L'il Buckaroos Coloring Contest from our March Issue and this issue is filled with all new games, information and articles for the kids. Once again, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OUR READERS! Wild Heart Mustangs™ is a community endeavor meant for people to share their experiences, stories, dedications. Please write in and share about your mustang, burro, donkey or mule. Ask questions; make suggestions; make a dedication to veteran to thank them for their service to our country. Share a place that you love to trail ride. Let us know if there is something you love about the e-zine or something you would like see or know more about. Here in the northeast we are ready to say good bye to the mud, bask in the sunshine and grab our favorite mounts and enjoy the day! All the best, Mary Lainhart |
CONGRATULATIONS to MADISON SHAMBAUGH
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In our March 2016, issue, Madison shared with us her insights about finding "the diamond within" our equine friends (read the article here). We're proud to say that Madison competed in the Gonzales, LA Extreme Mustang Makeover this month and tied for Reserve Champion. Madison was able to use her earnings to buy Takoda! Congratulations Madison for not only the title, but especially for being able to bring Takoda home!
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE...April reminds me of Spring Cleaning. We can finally open the windows in the house and let in the fresh air! It’s invigorating! Time for change – moving furniture, redecorating, getting rid of old useless things, finding new purpose for forgotten things and organizing what is important to keep so we can readily access it and keep it close at hand. It makes the doldrums of winter a distant memory with the thoughts of sunshine and fresh air energizing me with plans for fresh vegetables in my garden, flowers in my beds, hay growing in our fields and riding our horses and mules.
I found a sign last fall while we were vacationing in New England: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START THE DAY OVER It struck a chord with me. It is not only “never too late to start the day over” but it is also never to late to start your life over. Like spring cleaning…get rid of what no longer works for you. Take stock of what is truly important enough to keep and make it easily accessible in your daily life. Keep it close at hand. Let in the sunshine and the fresh air; let it invigorate you and feel alive every day. Make time to enjoy what makes you happy. Make your heart smile every day. Fill your life with beauty and light. It is around you every day – you just need to open yourself to it and allow it to enter your soul. 
Max was my first horse. He was 18, I was 35.
A new beginning for both of us. |
...or your life!
Buck and I married at .... lets just say...later in life.
A new beginning for both of us.
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