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What's new this DECEMBER? 

Thanks for joining us! We've got lots of new things for you to discover and enjoy: new articles - new information - new resources - new advice - and more, with articles from equine experts; resources for equine lovers, homesteaders and military veterans; and calendar of events.  
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On this month's HORSE SENSE page, Mary A. Lainhart explains that the Personal Note this month is simple….surround yourself with all you love and what makes you happy. 
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Be thankful for family, friends, health, our animals – the most important things in our lives that we sometimes take for granted...
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NEW WILD HEART MUSTANGS™  FOR 2017!

Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine will have bimonthly issues in 2017!  Our first anniversary issue will be January/February 2017 and will be available on January 15th.  This marks Wild Heart Mustangs™ one year milestone!  Issues following will be March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December - each available on the fifteenth (15th) of the month (March, May, July, September, November).  Wild Heart Mustangs™ will continue to bring you quality articles, information and stories focusing on mustangs, donkeys/burros, and mules. Each of our departments:  Vet Talk, Trainer's Tips, Homesteading, Riding Freedom's Trail, L'il Buckaroos and our Calendar of Events and Resources will remain unchanged.  

Reader Contributions are always welcome and encouraged.  Share a photo of your mustang, mule or donkey.  Make a dedication to a veteran and thank them for their service.  Have an idea for something new?  We would love to hear from you. Have an event you want added to the Calendar of Events? Go to the CONTACT page and share your pictures, dedications, thoughts, and events.

Want to advertise your business, product or an event?  Get more information about advertising by clicking on our Media Kit.
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Vol.1, Issue 12

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Departments:  
♦ Trainer Tips          

​♦ Vet Talk
♦ Homesteading
♦ Riding Freedom's
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♦ L'il Buckaroos
♦ Trail Riding
​♦ Calendar of Events

♦ Resources
​♦ Media Kit
Articles: 
♦ Moonshine Lady #missionmoonshine
♦ TLC Makes Wild Mustang Shine
♦ "Bad Asses" Make Good
♦ Finally Home Farm
♦ Winter Horsekeeping Outside
♦ Bravo - Feature Therapy Horse of December 2016
​♦ Essential Oil Uses for You and Your Animals -  December's Spotlight - Christmas Spirit™
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Horses, especially wild Mustangs, donkeys, burros, and mules. Chickens, cows, and leafy green things... We love them all. The Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine provides the information, tools and resources needed to make the most of your relationships with wild mustangs and the other animals you love, and in harmony with nature. 
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Wild Heart Mustangs™ promotes awareness, education and respect for wild mustangs and their cousins: donkeys and mules.
Featured on this month's cover is Sweet Potato the Lainhart's rescued mule.  December marks the beginning of his new life at the Buck 'n' Mule Farm.  Read more about Sweet Potato beginning in the February 2016 Issue of Wild Heart Mustangs™.  Follow his journey in the April, May and June 2016 Issues.
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FEATURE ARTICLE

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Moonshine Lady #missionmoonshine
by Rob West
Somewhere at some point during a late night training session, I look my mustang in the eye and make them a promise. I promise to watch over them, even if they go to live with their new owner. After all, they give me everything they have to offer. I should do the same thing for them. Little did I know I would have to make good on this promise, and it turned out to be the adventure and story of a life time...

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TRAINER TIPS

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TLC Makes Wild Mustang Shine
   by Briana LaFleur
When I picked up my Mustang, who was soon to become known as “Buttercup”, I was surprised at how skinny and tall he was. Once I got Buttercup home, I began to implement the TLC Horse Training program.  I began with round penning him the first day and, surprisingly, I found that he was very willing and cooperative ​...



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​"Bad Asses" Make Good

by Heather Wilcox
In the past several years, Wild Burros have become a nuisance in communities in Oregon, Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona.  As their populations have increased and their graze-able rangeland has decreased, hunger has driven these animals to begin digging through trash cans and rooting around people’s homes, looking for food...

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                   HOMESTEADING

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Winter Horsekeeping Outside
by Amy Ortez, DVM
Upstate New York has received our first winter storm.  Two days before the storm it was 70 degrees. Then it rained followed by snow and blowing wind. The changing weather was not a surprise. My two thoroughbreds have not had blankets on yet this season so they are pretty wooly but I wanted to put a blanket on them before the storm.  This is always a challenge with such wide temperature fluctuations in a short period and a job that feels more like ALL the time as opposed to full time...
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Mother Nature
by Mary A. Lainhart
Although the thought of a long, hard, snowy winter does not sound appealing to me – I have to admit that with the onset of each storm there is a sense of excitement.  An awakening within me, to plan, prepare, and then sit and watch what nature unfolds before me.  Nature is an awesome force that commands respect.  In all her beauty and wonder, there is also danger and possible destruction.  She awakens the most primal instincts I have and makes me feel alive like nothing else does....
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L'IL BUCKAROOS

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The Animals of the Christmas Story
by Jean McMillan​
​Christmas is not just about Santa Claus and presents and candy canes. It's the story of the birth of Jesus. Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, which was a long way (about 90 miles south) from where Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth. It was a hard journey for anyone, and especially for a woman about to give birth.  Mary rides a donkey (or burro) while Joseph walks along beside them...

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Prints & Apparel​​
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Many of the Mary Lainhart photographs used in our e-zine are available for sale as prints and notecards.  We also have embroidered apparel made proudly in the USA. Our shop's always open, so come right in. You'll find gorgeous images of horses, wildlife, nature, flowers and more...
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VISIT the SHOP for unique Christmas Presents for everyone proudly Made in the USA!​
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RESOURCES

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Our Resources page gives you help in finding the resources you need, be it equine, homesteading, or military veterans. We're happy to help you track down other resources...just let us know...
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RIDING FREEDOM'S TRAIL

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Finally Home Farm
Wilberforce, OH
Finally Home Farm is a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to healing our mentally wounded warriors through Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). We are supported by the Greene County Career Center, using their Agricultural Research Center equine facility for private therapy sessions, year round, indoors or outdoors. We also serve police, fire and paramedic personnel who have suffered mental trauma on the streets.  Our mission bring our heroes HOME in mind, spirit and body.  
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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​See What's Going On in Your Area
We've got a calendar of events, and much more:  trail rides nationwide, shows, performances, and  lots of lists with contact information...

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

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Have you thought about advertising in the Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine? We have good news!  Wild Heart Mustangs™ now offers advertising opportunities.  For a media kit visit here.   
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Click on above logo for Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Schedule
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Click on the above photo to learn more about Advertising opportunities with Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine.
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