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What's new this May? 

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; plus lots of fun for your l'il buckaroos. 
On this month's HORSE SENSE page, Mary A. Lainhart shares her thoughts about what the month of May means to many of us: Mother's Day and Memorial Day.

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IN THIS ISSUE
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Vol.1, Issue 5
Wild Heart Mustangs™ promotes awareness, education and respect for wild mustangs and their cousins: donkeys and mules.
Horses, especially wild mustangs, donkeys, burros, and mules. Chickens, pigs, 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. 
Prints and note cards of this Rio Turkey Feathers & Butterfly
​can be purchased in the Wild Heart Mustangs™ SHOP.

FEATURE ARTICLE

On My Ass - Riding the Mid-Life Crisis Trail
excerpt courtesy of author Lou Dean
What would I do if my ass gave up with no more than a hundred miles left on our journey? But then I remembered the calm that had come over me on the trail after the near accident earlier that day, that knowing that... 
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TRAINER TIPS

A Dream Come True
   by Makayla Cardova
I’ve always wanted a horse of my own. My grandaddy started my horse addiction when I was a child. I have great memories of him; he was my best friend. We had dreams of building a barn here at home... 
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FEATURE ARTICLE

Equines - Therapy for Everyone
by Sara Carter
When you hear the words, “equine therapy” automatically assume there will be horses. What people don’t realize is that there's so much more than just “putting a disabled population” astride a horse. So much more. 
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                      VET TALK

              HOMESTEADING
Spring Shots & De-worming
by Amy Ortez, DVM
Springtime means it's time for equine vaccination and de-worming. The American Association for Equine Practitioners has a great reference for horse owners for... 
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Our Growing Family of Scottish Highland Cattle
by Mary A. Lainhart
This spring we have a new arrival and with it some decisions to be made. Momma safely delivered Iseabai, but hasn't let us get too close to her baby. The newcomer's sister, Holy Cow, is now a year old. She can't be bred for at least another year... 
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L'IL BUCKAROOS

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Talking Turkey
You're probably wondering why we're talking turkey in the springtime. Isn’t the turkey an autumn bird, getting ready to jump in the oven on Thanksgiving Day and give your family a feast?​.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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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        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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RESOURCES

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

Memoirs of a Military Mom
​by Sherry Cook
My name is Sherry Cook. My husband, Jim, and I have been married for almost thirty years, and we have three beautiful children. Clint, Haley, and Sarah are what military families call "Army brats"..​.
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TRAILRIDING

Trail Riding at Land Between the Lakes
The mid-South has a hidden gem called Land Between the Lakes, and the Wrangler's Campground features 100+ miles of diverse trails for riders and wagon drivers...
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Have you thought about advertising in the Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine? We have good news! Our ​advertising program will be posted on this page in June 2016...
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HEY, KIDS!

Announcing the winners of our
​1st L'il Buckaroos
​COLORING CONTEST!
Click here to go to the L'il Buckaroos page and read all about it!

A Wild Heart Mustangs reader recently wrote to us to share her own wild mustang love story.

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