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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 takes the time to acknowledge all the people who have opened their hearts to gentling and training a wild horse or burro.  Thanks are given on behalf of the mustangs and burros for their ambassadors who continue every day to educate the public, and create and promote awareness and respect for how talented, versatile and trainable these magnificent animals are.
Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine would love to hear from our readers! Share a picture of your Mustang, burro, donkey or mule. Share your favorite place to go trail riding. Thank a veteran for their service to our country.  No need to be fancy.  Just drop us a line or take a picture with your phone.  
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Vol.1, Issue 10
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



​Impact of the Horse -
​Two Worlds One Event
by Donnette Hicks
What is Impact of the Horse? It's a competition where a community of horsemen bring mustangs and domestic horses together to showcase the usability of America's wild horses. Most would agree “it’s the spirit in which the competition is formulated” that has kept these horsemen from seven states returning year after year. ...



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TRAINER TIPS

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Trust is a Two-Way Street
   by Julie Goodnight
Trust is an elusive thing, both to give and to get. You cannot force or implore someone to trust you, you can only earn it. If you feel as though you have been wronged by someone else, unjustly criticized, punished or lied to, it’s really hard to give them your trust.
 
Lately, I’ve been working with a lot of people, in my clinics, who list developing trust from their horse as an important goal in their personal horsemanship journey. It is a good goal, maybe one of the best...
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FEATURE ARTICLE


​River:  The Little Horse Full of Big Surprises
by Krissy Matterson
When Krissy Matterson made the trek to the corral facility, there was a mix of excitement and nerves, guessing what color, sex, size, this horse would be and its Herd Management Area. When she went to the chutes to find her horse, she was surprised to find a very small 14 hand, thin, pony. He had a kind face and was fairly quiet. The drive was strong to say, "turn him back and give me a redraw". ...

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                      VET TALK

                   HOMESTEADING
Emergency or Urgency
by Amy Ortez, DVM
Horses have been evolving for 50 million years yet their ability to hurt themselves could make one question both the merits of evolution and intelligent design simultaneously.  When you come home from work and you find your horse is not how you left them, what do you do?  Is this truly an emergency or can it wait until the morning?  Here is a list of the more common urgent or emergency situation...

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Texas Style 
by Mary A. Lainhart
In September, we spent a week in Texas visiting with great friends, Bob and Debbie Lusk, and had the opportunity to see other homesteads in a variety of places.  It is always a wonderful experience to see how others are living off the land, gardening, and farming.  On this trip, though, we had the unique opportunity to visit an authentic old homestead, like stepping back in history. 


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L'IL BUCKAROOS

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Meet the Donkey
by Jean McMillan​
Today's L'il Buckaroos topic is donkeys and their cousins. They're them members of the Equidae familiy. Scientists use the term “family” to group together animals that share significant characteristics. They do look a bit like cousins, but there are plenty of differences between donkeys and horses. ​
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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


​BraveHearts - Wild Mustangs Mirror the Inner Turmoil of the Veteran's Soul
by Tricia Carzoli
“Sober tears are better than [non-sober] tears any day,” U.S. Army Infantry veteran and BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center participant Cpl Mitchell Reno said. “I can spend time baring my soul to Boo-yah [a 21-year-old mustang], and I tell him that I see his scars. I tell him I know he hurts. I tell him I can relate to his hyper vigilance. …And then, I realize I am talking to myself. It is an internal dialogue, and Boo-yah really is a mirror to my soul.”...
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TRAILRIDING

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​​​Day 43 -Update from the Trail
​Nevada Discovery Ride
by Samantha Szesciorka
Our ride to Jarbidge was some of the toughest terrain so far, but absolutely spectacular! We rode 20 miles through the Jarbidge Wilderness on a tiny pack trail. We didn't see a single other person and felt like we had the place all to ourselves... with the exception of all the elk we saw! Sage is an elk magnet. ...
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Have you thought about advertising in the Wild Heart Mustangs™ e-zine? We have good news!  Wild Heart Mustangs™ now offers advertising opportunities.  For a media kit visit here.   
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