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In This Issue
February  2016     Vol.1, Issue 2

Wild Heart Mustangs™ promotes awareness, education and respect for wild mustangs and their cousins: donkeys and mules.
​Our March 2016 will feature an article on Equine Communication by trainer Madison Shambaugh.
A Uniquely American Horse

We love horses, especially wild mustangs,, donkeys, burros, and mules. We created the Wild Heart Mustangs™  e-zine to share the information, tools and resources needed to make the most of your relationships with wild mustangs. They’re not like domestic horses, and they need owners and caretakers who know how to feed and train them. With greater knowledge of wild mustangs’ needs and dispositions, we can form strong and lasting partnerships with these uniquely American horses.

FEATURE ARTICLE

American Mustang History -Part 2
   by Mary A. Lainhart
Spanish Conquistadors reached Mexico from 1518-1522, bringing ​with them Iberian horses (including the Sorraia) which were small, rugged, quick, sure-footed horses. Later the Spanish explored...
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TRAINER TIPS

Mustangs vs Domestics
by Laura Scott Dawson
When Wild Heart Mustangs™ asked me to share my thoughts on the differences between mustangs and domestics, I realized they are very different in three distinct areas-body, mind and trainability... ​
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FEATURE ARTICLE

The Beginning of a Journey
by Mary A. Lainhart
It's strange how life happens; I am a true believer in Divine Intervention and Divine Timing. It wasn't always that way.  When I was young and thought I could take on the world, I thought I had control over my life.  
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                         VET TALK

                   HOMESTEADING
Winter Hoof Care
by Amy Ortez, DVM
Winter horse-keeping brings a whole new list of problematic circumstances for horse owners. As the ground moves from summer pastures to wet autumn mud and hopefully landing in the winter with.... 
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Back Yard Chickens
by Mary A. Lainhart
We live in Central New York, just south of Lake Ontario and due east of Lake Erie. The phenomenon of Lake Effect Snow is no stranger to us; neither are Alberta Clippers and Nor’easters.  The winter of 2014... 
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L'IL BUCKAROOS

SHOP
Meet Sweet Potato the Mule
Do you know what a mule has for parents? OK, so you think you know? But do you really know? So, tell us is it:  (a) mom and dad mules? (b) mom and dad horses? (c) mom horse and dad....
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                             Prints & Apparel
Many of the Mary Lainhart photographs used in our e-zine are available for sale as prints. 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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RIDING FREEDOM'S TRAIL

Equine Therapy
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Saratoga WarHorse offers veterans a three-day experience that has proven to be effective and invaluable for those struggling to adjust to life after military service. The program is provided at no cost to the...​ 
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RESOURCES

Calendar of Events & Much More
We've got a calendar of events, lots of lists with contact information and topics in the world of horses, homesteading, & military veterans programs. We encourage readers to share their own finds...
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