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What's new this NOVEMBER? 

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;  trail riding information and calendar of events.  
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On this month's HORSE SENSE page, Mary A. Lainhart shares the hard work and perserverance to become a partner with her horse Neeheewanna, after almost a decade of battling anxiety from a bad riding accident.  The determination to not only ride again, but to become a confident equestrian in building a relationship that for years seemed like an impossibility.  Read more about their journey in the August 2016 Issue  - “Persistence and Faith” and November 2016 Issue “BELIEVE!”
Madison Shambaugh on www.vimeo.com/ondemand/mustangmaddy
Weekly videos by Madison Shambaugh illustrating her liberty training techniques on her Mustang Magic 2017 mare, Amira, as well as with clients, her zebras and clinic attendees. 

IN THIS ISSUE
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Vol.1, Issue 11
For the November issue of Wild Heart Mustangs™ we followed up on a suggestion from a reader - What about featuring a therapy mustang each issue?  So we are!  In Riding Freedom's Trail November 2016 we are featuring Boo-Yah from BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding (to learn more about BraveHearts see Riding Freedoms Trail October Issue.
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. 
Wild Heart Mustangs™ promotes awareness, education and respect for wild mustangs and their cousins: donkeys and mules.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Life Lessons Taught by Wild Horses
by Leah Huckaby
The first mustang my family bought was a strong-minded buckskin mare. She was adopted by another family that was too rough to her. This mare was too special to be forced into submission. She was originally bought for my mother, but this two year old filly that soon became known as, “Sagebrush,” seemed to be draw to my one year-old self. She’d watch me wherever I went and was always very gentle with me.  As the years went by, my mother broke her to ride and it became apparent that Sagebrush was mine. This mare reflects me so much it’s almost scary...

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TRAINER TIPS

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Hold on the Halter
   by Madison Shambaugh
“Do you have a halter you want me to put on her?” The BLM worker asks me.
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Shoot, I muttered to myself. I knew I was forgetting something. “No, it’s fine…I forgot one.”

​Generally, once the mustangs are in the stocks and about ready to load into your trailer, BLM staff will put a halter on the horse. Sometimes people even put a halter with a lead attached on the animal. This is generally believed to speed up the gentling process. Prior to this experience, I had done the gentling both ways; halter and no halter. It wasn’t until I worked with this little black mustang, Mustang No. 1236, ... ​
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FEATURE ARTICLE


BELIEVE!
by Mary A. Lainhart
In the August Issue (Persistence and Faith) was the beginning of a journey with my mustang, Neeheewanna.  Our journey was filled with ups and downs;  trials and tribulations.  I was determined to not give up on this horse.  I was determined to not give up on myself.  As I have said before, I am not a strong rider.  I absolutely love to ride!  Years ago, I had a fairly bad accident which the result (besides bruised and strained muscles and nerves) was anxiety.  Not just getting a little nervous about getting back in the saddle days … weeks … or months afterwards.  I am talking full blown anxiety attacks which now, almost 9 years later, still haunt me...

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                      VET TALK

                   HOMESTEADING
Autumn Equine Care
by Amy Ortez, DVM
The crisp, cool air.  Falling leaves with their cornucopia of colors.  A touch of snow in the mornings.  This is the prime time for enjoying our equine friends and time in the barn. 

As the seasons and weather change, there are a few things to remember. This is colic season!  Keep a close eye on how much water is being consumed. Another factor to consider is that most horses have stopped grazing as much. ...
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The Changing Seasons 
by Mary A. Lainhart
Although the calendar says Autumn is from September 22nd this year through December 20th – mother nature has more of a conflicting idea of what our Autumn will be like.  It started out unseasonably warm…a continuation of our unusual hot, humid and dry summer.  Then my favorite part of the season arrived, cooler days, ​chilly nights and the vibrant burst of awesome color on the trees against the deep blue gray sky...
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L'IL BUCKAROOS

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"Z" is for Zebra
by Jean McMillan​
​Everybody knows what makes the zebra a special animal, right? Since first grade, you’ve been told many times: Z is for Zebra. But just why is the zebra so special?
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Although closely related to horses, donkeys and mules, zebras are unique because of their bold black and white stripes....
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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​​
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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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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


Veterans and Mustangs (VAM)
by Vonnie Reinbold
The Veterans and Mustangs program brings together a Veteran and an untouched Mustang.  Working with a wild Mustang is challenging and we want to connect a Veteran and a Mustang that are in need of helping each other. 

​The Veteran has approximately 100 days to gentle and train what will become an adoptable equine companion. The Mustang is taken from “wild to mild” ...
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TRAILRIDING

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Winter horseback riding can be fun, but special care is needed
by Cassie Elia (Bangor Daily News)
It is inevitable. There will be snow, cold and ice. For some horse owners, this means hanging up the saddle and giving the horse some time off. Others forge ahead. With careful preparation, riding in the winter can be enjoyable and safe. ...riding can be done outside as long as there isn’t ice or deep, crusted-over snow. Horses are very capable in the snow, but ...​
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