HORSE SENSE and ABOUT US

The February 2016 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

I would like to begin by saying how excited and thankful I am by the overwhelming positive response our debut January Issue has received! February is full of more articles, more ideas, more information all about mustangs, mules, equines in general, and life on the homestead. We are pleased to have contributing writer Laura Scott Dawson presenting the first of a three-part series on how Mustangs are uniquely different from domestic horses. Laura is also the founder of the Mustang Family Reunion Ride that will be taking place this June! We will be featuring this Totally Unique Approach to Horsemanship over the next months, giving you insight to what it is, who will be having clinics and how you can get involved. Just so you know, registration deadline for the Mustang Family Reunion Ride is April 1st!  It is coming up fast, so book your spot while there are still some left. 

Enjoy the February Issue of Wild Heart Mustangs! We hope you share it with your friends and continue to spread the word about our e-zine! Visit us on Facebook at Wild Heart Mustangs and like our page and share it.  Updates on Facebook throughout the month will give you a peak about what exciting things we have planned for March!  If you'd like to see an article about a specific subject, if you have a question or an idea, if you want to make a dedication to a military veteran and thank them for serving our country …. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  Go to our CONTACT page and let us know. 

Congratulations to Tabatha S. in Pennsylvania – she was the lucky winner drawn this month for signing up on our mailing list on our CONTACT page. She has a special Wild Heart Mustang gift headed her way. Our February winner could be you!​
                                                                       All the best,                                                                      
                                                                               Mary Lainhart

ABOUT WILD HEART MUSTANGS

Established in 2015 by photographer Mary Lainhart, Wild Heart Mustangs promotes awareness, education and respect for wild mustangs and their distant cousins: donkeys and mules.

Mustangs are quite different from domestic horses, and people who acquire them without enough knowledge about feeding, training, and disposition can unintentionally leave mustangs broken in body, mind and spirit.

With the right tools, people can create strong partnerships, founded on trust and respect, with wild horses. Wild Heart Mustangs provides information, support and resources to make that possible.

ABOUT MARY LAINHART

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The l'il buckaroo.
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Always with camera in hand

ABOUT OUR STAFF

Assistant Editor Jean McMillan is a writer with a background in creative services. An animal lover, she lives in Tennessee with her husband, 9 dogs and 2 cats (all of them rescues). She loves to cook and loves her Wild Heart Mustangs apron. Purchase your own apron and other apparel at the Wild Heart Mustangs SHOP.
George Bolender is a web designer with a background in CAD. He lives in NY with his wife of 30 yrs. He has 4 children and 5 grandchildren. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. His favorite past time is family time.

About GIVE IT A WHIRL PUBLISHING

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Mary Lainhart has a wild heart, willing to run with wild horses and try anything new that she believes is worthwhile: "You'll never know if you'll succeed or fail if you never give it a try."

The "just give it a try" approach is central to Mary's life in countless ways. Over the years, she and her husband have given a wide variety of projects the "give it a whirl" name Mary has chosen for her publishing venture. She's taking her own advice to "jump in with both feet and follow your heart." 
Mary says, "Watching wild mustangs run makes me smile.
It's like God took out his paint brush and had fun that day."
Photographer, animal lover, nature lover, homesteader 

Mary says, "I grew up loving animals of every description, especially horses. Everywhere I went, I had to pet the animals. I had to ride every horse, be it a merry-go-round steed, a coin-op pony - Every time I had the opportunity to ride a horse, I took it."

"I just want to help the horses and those who love them." 
Respect, love and understanding
ON A PERSONAL NOTE...

While our heart strings are pulled to add an animal to our lives – whatever that animal may be – we must be conscientious about that decision. As caregivers, we should be selfless in that decision by putting the needs of that animal before our desire to own them. What does that animal require for care nutrition, environment? How much exercise will it need, what kind of foods, what kind of attention? Will it fit into your lifestyle? How about temperament…your animal’s and yours! If you already have animals, how will this new addition impact them? Owning an animal, whether it is a house pet or a farm animal requires thoughtfulness. You will go through growing pains with them, not unlike those with children or your spouse. How you handle those situations will determine the outcome of your relationship. Are you willing to work thru it or just give up on them? Animals are a commitment. At times, we have to make hard decisions based on personal circumstances when we may no longer be able to care for that animal. And, just as in the beginning when we needed to be selfless when deciding to get them, again we need to put their needs above our own desires to do what is best for their well being. There is nothing more rewarding than a true bond and partnership with your animal. They can fill a void that humans cannot touch They do it without a word being spoken. They are pure in their affection for you. They know your innermost feelings and love and accept you for who you truly are.  With all they give us, we should surely try our best to give them what they need and deserve.