In This Issue
January 2016     Vol.1, Issue 1

Wild Heart Mustangs™ promotes awareness,
education and respect for wild mustangs
and their cousins: donkeys and mules.
Purchase color and black & white prints of 
the above ↑ Running Mustangs on Hilltop and
other photos ​at the Wild Heart Mustangs SHOP 
WE LOVE HORSES

"We" includes you too. We love that you have soft hearts for wild mustangs and their cousins—donkeys, burros, and mules.
 
We created the Wild Heart Mustangs™  e-zine for you, to share the information, tools and resources needed to make the most of your relationships with wild mustangs. As you know, 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. A partnership with the readers of the Wild Heart Mustangs™  e-zine makes that possible, so we want to say "thank you" for that on a daily basis.

FEATURE ARTICLE

A Short History of the American Mustang
 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 California... 
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TRAINER TIPS

100 days
by Emma Minteer, Trainer
The 100 day Extreme Mustang Makeover, (EMM), is a training challenge that pairs selected trainers and completely wild horses. Created ​in 2007 by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, (MHF), a...
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FEATURE ARTICLE

What the Heck is the Difference?
by Mary A. Lainhart
With so many varieties, it’s all too easy to confuse a donkey with a burro, ass, mule, or horse. So what the heck is the difference? Equus asinus is the scientific name of the donkey, burro or ass. It is a... 
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VET TALK

HOMESTEADING
Equine Origins
by Amy Ortez, DVM
​Understanding the heritage and   evolution of the horse helps us understand the process that gave us  modern day horses, including mustangs, so we’ll start at the beginning with some historical...
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Homesteading with
Mary & Buck Lainhart
Mary & Buck Lainhart own wild mustangs, mules, a domestic horse, Scottish Highland cattle, chickens, guinea  hens and a rescued mule foal. Spending so much time with their animals,  and being hunters and... 
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L'IL BUCKAROOS

SHOP
Who Am I?
I was brought to America on  a ship from a faraway land. I  was  an indentured servant who eventually won freedom. I am part of the great melting pot of American society. Can you guess who I am?
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Prints & Notecards
Many of the Mary Lainhart photographs used in our e-zine are available for sale as prints and notecards. 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

Memorial Day
There's a reason for the American flag mane in our logo. It's there because we love our freedom and honor the men and women who protect it. On the page we call Riding Freedom's Trail, you'll find... 
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RESOURCES

Help Finding the Info You Need
We've got lists with contact information to point you toward what you need in the world of horses, homesteading, and military veterans programs. We encourage readers to contribute their own finds...
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↔ Purchase prints of our website's background photograph, Open Prairie Scenery, at the Wild Heart Mustangs SHOP.