HORSE SENSEStraight from the horse's mouth...
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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 August 2016 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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This past month has been all about HOT and HUMID! If anyone doesn't know what a Heat Index is, you should just stop right now and give thanks! The garden and the chickens are in full swing with production. So this month in Homesteading, we have several different recipes for you to try.
This month we have an article from Dana Lovell about the Versatility of Mustangs. Samantha Szesciorka makes her final preparations for her farthest long ride yet (2016 Nevada Discovery Ride) that she will embark on this August with her adopted Mustang, Sage. Samantha will ride over 1,100 miles in approximately 72 days with one mission: to encourage wild horse adoption. Samantha shares her preparations for this epic journey under Trail Riding this month. Wild Heart Mustangs™ wishes Samantha, Sage, Bella and Ryan safe travels on their journey. Makayla Cardova shares her story preparing for the Virginia Extreme Mustang Makeover this month with her yearling, Poppy, who will be available for adoption the last night of the event. Best of luck to Makayla, and all the trainers, at the final three Extreme Mustang Makeovers for 2016. Our Calendar of Events continues to grow, to give our readers a wide variety of horse, mule and donkey events to participate in or attend. Thank you to Joan Hoge this month who shared pictures of Red Cloud, her adopted wild mustang from the BLM internet adoption.
As always, thank you for sharing www.WildHeartMustangs.com on your Facebook pages! Thank you for helping us continue to grow and to spread the word about wild horses, burros, donkeys, and mules. Come visit Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine at the Swanzey, NH BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoption on August 19 - 20, 2016.
All the best,
Mary Lainhart
This past month has been all about HOT and HUMID! If anyone doesn't know what a Heat Index is, you should just stop right now and give thanks! The garden and the chickens are in full swing with production. So this month in Homesteading, we have several different recipes for you to try.
This month we have an article from Dana Lovell about the Versatility of Mustangs. Samantha Szesciorka makes her final preparations for her farthest long ride yet (2016 Nevada Discovery Ride) that she will embark on this August with her adopted Mustang, Sage. Samantha will ride over 1,100 miles in approximately 72 days with one mission: to encourage wild horse adoption. Samantha shares her preparations for this epic journey under Trail Riding this month. Wild Heart Mustangs™ wishes Samantha, Sage, Bella and Ryan safe travels on their journey. Makayla Cardova shares her story preparing for the Virginia Extreme Mustang Makeover this month with her yearling, Poppy, who will be available for adoption the last night of the event. Best of luck to Makayla, and all the trainers, at the final three Extreme Mustang Makeovers for 2016. Our Calendar of Events continues to grow, to give our readers a wide variety of horse, mule and donkey events to participate in or attend. Thank you to Joan Hoge this month who shared pictures of Red Cloud, her adopted wild mustang from the BLM internet adoption.
As always, thank you for sharing www.WildHeartMustangs.com on your Facebook pages! Thank you for helping us continue to grow and to spread the word about wild horses, burros, donkeys, and mules. Come visit Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine at the Swanzey, NH BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoption on August 19 - 20, 2016.
All the best,
Mary Lainhart
ON A PERSONAL NOTE...
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What can I do to make a positive difference in this world?
What can I do to make a positive difference in one life? What can I do to make a positive difference in something I believe in? One person CAN make a difference. |
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I was watching Mysteries at the Museum one night. I love that show. I wish it was around when I was in school; I probably would have excelled more in history because I would have had an interest. Anyway, it was about a woman from Massachusetts who loved birds. She learned that a lot of birds were becoming extinct because of the unregulated hunting of birds for their feathers to make ladies’ hats – which were extremely popular and fashionable at the time. Long story short, this woman fought to protect the birds, to make it illegal to hunt them unchecked and eventually the National Audubon Society was formed.
I am a firm believer that if you are going to complain about something, you should also have thought about it enough to come up with at least one solution to solve the problem. Somewhere over the years, people are still freely complaining, but no one seems to be taught how to think for themselves to come up with any solutions. When our granddaughters are in an argument about something and start whining about each other, their parents tell them to stop and to figure it out. They make them think, to interact on a different level with each other and come up with a solution. Our granddaughters are 5, 9 and 12 years old. Why don’t adults do that anymore? |
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I am always talking about going back to basics. Maybe we need to take a giant step back once in a while to look at where we are. Instead of the negativity that seems to surround us every day we should focus on the positive and how to make a positive difference. It doesn’t have to be a global achievement. Every little positive act, thought and intention can make a difference to someone or something. Let’s try to believe again in something greater than ourselves, hold on to faith, show kindness to those truly in need be they two or 4 legged, be proud of our country and being an American. Stop hiding behind color, gender, political party and step up to the plate to be bigger than any one of those labels. If we strip people of being seen as any one of those things…what do you have left? Human beings all as equals. Now wouldn’t that make things an awful lot simpler? Maybe that would be a good way to start moving in a positive direction. |
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WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
We love to hear from our readers! Wild Heart Mustangs™ is a community endeavor, meant for people who want to share their experiences, stories, dedications. You don't have to be an expert or writer or equine professional. We're here for you, your equines your homestead, your family. 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. And it's easy! << Just click on the envelope and write whatever you want us to know. |
