Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo

August 20-22, 2010       Reno Livestock Events Center (1350 N. Wells Ave 1721  Reno, NV 89512)

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MUSTANG/BURRO WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

A newsletter supported by Mustang and Burro Owners for ANYONE who loves Mustangs and Burros.  Mustang/Burro Owners helping to guide others with their Mustangs/Burros......People helping people to help animals!

If you would like to be on the email group that submits and answers questions, feel free to contact me, Cindy Lawrence at lawrence.cindy@ymail.com

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This weeks newsletter:

Mustang Newsletter 07/23/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 07/23/10 in PDF format

  • Advice for people considering camping with horses

  • When traveling with horses, offer food and water?

  • Lump under horses jaw...cause for concern?

  • Introducing "scary" stuff to horses at clinics...

 

Mustang Newsletter 07/09/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 07/09/10 in PDF format

No questions...just lots of information about our wild ones and events

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 07/02/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 07/02/10 in PDF format

  • Mustang NOT Shedding...help

  • Anyone have bug bite remedy

  • New Mustang Owner needs advice

 

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 6/25/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 6/25/10 in PDF format

  • Pros and Cons of eye tatooing

  • Ridges on horses hooves, why?

  • What would you like to see in a trailer clinic?

 

Mustang Newsletter 06/18/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 06/18/10 in PDF Format

  • Flies..HELP!
  • New Mustang - Taking over herd....
  • Nippy Colt..HELP!

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 06/09/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 06/09/10 in PDF Format

  • Any known "Natural" wormers

  • How to get the WHITE on horses WHITE

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 06/04/2010 in PDF Format  (When you open this, it will say 5/28 - it's not...I didn't change the date, and can't change it now that it's a PDF) The word version is lost somewhere...It's been a tough week....sorry.)

  • First Aid Kit for Horses and Humans

  • Itchy Horse - Help

  • Random White Spots on Horse...what is it?

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/28/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 5/28/10 in PDF Format

  • Does a horses diet affect pests?
  • Weed killers around horses..okay?
  • Do you insure your horse?

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/07/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 5/07/10 in PDF Format

  • What to look for when adopting a WILD One

  • Gnats! HELP

  • Mustang shedding like crazy and has dandruff..okay?

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/30/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 4/30/10 in PDF Format

  • Question 1: Teen losing interest in horses..will interest come alive again

  • Question 2: Why are Mustangs So Short Backed?          

  • Question 3: When Mustang gets near HMA, it want's to RUN home

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/23/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 4/23/10 in PDF Format

  • Question 1: Buddy sour...help

  • Question 2: What brand of hoof nippers do you use          

  • Question 3: New to horses....good horse..now what

 

Special Edition 4/23/10 For New Mustang Owner who was having problem with

  • Only allowing owner to handle feet

  • Moving while mounting

In PDF Version

In Word Format

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/16/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 4/16/10 in PDF Format

No questions this week, but information on LOTS of horsy event

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/09/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 4/09 in PDF Format

No questions this week, but information on LOTS of horsy event

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/02/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 4/02/10 in PDF format

Mini Newsletter...no questions

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/26/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 3/26/10 in PDF format

  • Does massage help Inferior check ligament desmitis

  • Saddle Fitting a Mustang...help

  • Funny lines on mustang lips..anyone know what they are?

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/19/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 3/19/10 in pdf format

  • I have a 5 year old son....how do other moms find time to ride?

  • Doing a Mustang Presentation...need your input

  • How to teach a horse to NOT pull back

  • Teaching Soft Reining

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/12/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 3/12/10 in pdf format

  • Overweight Mustang...help

  • Your input to make the Wild Horse and Burro Expo BETTER

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/05/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 3/05/10 in pdf format

  • Are there wild mules?

  • What do you use on Beautiful Mustang Manes?

 

Mustang Newsletter 2/26/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 2/26/10 in pdf format

  •  How sensitive are horses feet?

  •  Are burro's easier to train than Mustangs

 

Mustang Newsletter 2/19/10 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 2/19/10 in PDF Format

  • Newly Adopted Prison Trained Mustang - jumpy - now what?

  • Pink spots on horses hooves - possible founder?

 

Mustang Newsletter 2/12/10 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 2/12/10 in Word Format

  • Grazing - how long, when is grass highest in sugar?

  • Which Feeders are best?

  • Cross Country ride...any suggestions/advice?

 

Mustang Newsletter 1/29/10 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 1/29/10 in Word Format

  • Mare with tumor on ovaries...anyone ever have surgery to remove tumor?

  • At Feeding, horse throwing head around - is this disrespectful?

  • Can a horse be taught to stop if rider is off balance/in trouble?

 

Mustang Newsletter 1/22/10 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 1/22/10 in Word Format

  • Barefoot Mustang - suggestions for trail boots

  • Bumps on Mustang....anyone know what they are?

 

Mustang Newsletter 1/15/10 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 1/15/10 in Word Format

  • Help with Horse TAKING OFF while being led

  • Brumby Folks looking for Mustang Stories and DVDs

 

Mustang Newsletter 01/08/2010 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 01/08/2010 in Word Format

Questions:

  • Help - My Mustang is fearful of other horses

  • Whose Trick Training Methods do you like?

  • For fun - New years Resolutions for you/your horse?

 

Mustang Newsletter 1/01/10 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 01/01/10 in Word Format

  • What to do for Thrush

  • Your thoughts on Mustang Gathers

  • Teaching a Horse to Ground tie

  • Fun Questions - Your favorite horsy gift 

 

Mustang Newsletter 12/18/09 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 12/18/09 in Word Format

  • Horse licks dirt, why?

  • Keeping horse water from freezing (without heaters

  • Why would a horse start cribbing?

 

Mustang Newsletter 12/11/09 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 12/11/09 in Word Format

Mini-Mini Newsletter

 

Mustang Newsletter 12/04/09 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 12/04/09 in Word Format

  • Controlling Static Electricity

  • Does grooming your horse hurt it's natural insulation?

  • Help giving wormer to  horse that HATES it

 

Mustang Newsletter 11/12/09 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 11/12/09 in Word Format

 

Mustang Newsletter 11/06/09 in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 11/06/09 in Word Format

  • Providing water for wild ones, okay?

  • Horse not ridden for a while - acting up...help

  • All work and no play...

Mustang Newsletter 10/30/09 in PDF format

Mustang Newsletter 10/30/09 in Word Format

 

Mustang Newsletter 10/23/09 in PDF format

Mustang Newsletter 10/23/09 in Word Format

 

Mustang Newsletter 10/16/09 in pdf format

Mustang Newsletter 10/16/09 in word format

  • Aggressive Gelding, HELP!

  • Arthritic Horse - Advice on Supplements

  • Help with Pulling Back (Blocker tie not working)

  • Moving to PASTURES...advice on putting horses out to graze when they never have before

 

Mustang Newsletter 10/10/09 - In PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 10/10/09 - In WORD Format

  • Plastic Bags and horses...help

  • Can a Hors adjust to a new buddy (from gelding to mare?)

  • Help for Nippy Horse

 

Mustang Newsletter 10/02/09 In PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 10/02/09 - In Word Format

  • Getting your Mustang ready for the farrier

  • Corporate Sponsorship - what do they cover

  • Lunging - what does the Human do?

  • Injured horse, Needs to be on soft food - HELP

Mustang Newsletter 9/25/09 - In PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 9/25/09 - In Word Format

  • Strange "Toot" from my Mustangs Nose - anyone else ever hear this?

  • Slow, pokey horse - Can it be his feed?

  • Mounting from the off side....  

 

Mustang Newsletter 9/18/09 - in PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 9/18/09 in Word Format

  • Aggressive Mare - How do you blend your small herd of horses?

  • Gelding - Mounting Mare..help...

 

Mustang Newsletter 9/11/09 - In PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 9/1109 - In Word Format

  • Getting horses ready for stalls at shows

  • Horse Treat Recipes

  • Do horses learn from sociable humans?

  • Cleaning Horse Troughs - any secrets?

 

Mustang Newsletter 9/04/09 - In PDF Format

Mustang Newsletter 9/04/09 - In Word Format

  • Help for horse who RUNS in an Arena, then "Jigs" when out of the Arena

  • Older horse shedding in Summer..Okay?

  • Vet at Horse shows - Common?

 

Mustang Newsletter 08/28/09 - In Word Format

Mustang Newsletter 08/28/09 - In PDF Format

No questions - just information on Pryer Herd Roundup, Wild Horse Expo recap (& Survey), 5 of the Most Important Skills of Riding, etc.

 

Mustang Newsletter 08/14/09 - In word format - click here

Mustang Newsletter 08/14/09 - In PDF format - click here

(NO questions this week - Just lots and lots of news)

 

Mustang Newsletter 08/07/09 - In word format - click here

Mustang Newsletter 08/07/09 - In PDF format - click here

  • Trouble keeping weight on mare and foal

  • Too many mustangs...now what?

  • Top 5 Things to Know about a Horse

 

Mustang Newsletter 07/31/09 - In word format - click here

Mustang Newsletter 07/31/09 - In PDF Format - Click Here

  • Rattlesnakes and Horses

  • Saddle Sore - OUCH

  • Deer Flies - Does Anything Repel them?

 

Mustang Newsletter 07/24/09 - In word format - click here

Mustang Newsletter 07/24/09 - In PDF format - click here

  • Moving with horses

  • Creating a Hitching post in a Rental situation

  • Is Groundwork really necessary?

 

Mustang Newsletter 07/17/09 - In word format - click here

Mustang Newsletter 07/17/09 - in PDF format - click here

  • Teaching young horse to ground tie

  • Mare with colt very thin....help

  • Health question

 

Mustang Newsletter 07/10/09 - in Word Format - Click Here

Mustang Newsletter 07/10/09 - in PDF Format - Click Here

  • Riding with stable mates is problematic

 

Mustang Newsletter 07-03-09 - Word Format, Click HERE

Mustang Newsletter 07-03-09 - PDF Format, Click HERE

  • Working with a gelding who acts like a stud

  • How do you fight flies and gnats?

  • Trailering Horses - How long before rest?

 

Mustang Newsletter 6/26/09 - Word Format - Click Here

Mustang Newsletter 6/26/09 - PDF Format - Click Here

  • Working with a "blind in one eye" wild one

  • Pulling back in the trailer

  • Money Saving Ideas for life with horses

 

Mustang Newsletter 6/19/09 - PDF Format - Click HERE

Mustang Newsletter 6/19/09 - Word Format - Click Here

  • Any horse groups in Shingle Springs, CA

  • Mustang eating her mats, help

  • Relieving boredom in stall

 

Mustang Newsletter 6/05/09 - PDF Format Click HERE

Mustang Newsletter 6/05/09 - Word Format CLICK HERE

  • Mustang sometimes Nervous on the road

  • Anyone have information on Choctaw Mustangs?

  • Locoweed - what is it, where do you find it?

  • Can an un-gentled mustang be returned to the wild?

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/29/09 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 5/29/09 in PDF format

  • Picking up the rear feet

  • Steps(?) in training a wild one?

  • BUGS!  Horse with WELTS - HELP

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/22/09 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 5/22/09 in PDF format

  • AGGRESSIVE Wild Mare - Help

  • Halter trained Mustang, running on 15 acres...can't catch him

  • Basics a horse needs to know before ponying

  • Putting up a high line - how?

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/08/09 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 5/08/09 in PDF format

  • Adopted yearling, coughing...cause for concern?

  • Yearling - Is there a timeline for training

  • Sideline Hobbling

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/01/09  in WORD Format

Mustang Newsletter 5/01/09  in PDF Format

  • Horse IN the trailer, but SCARED

  • Sway Back Saddle Fitting

  • Stretches for Horses

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/24/09 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 4/24/09 in PDF format

  • Getting a WILD ONE in a trailer

  • Mustang eating dirt...Normal?

  • Finding a saddle to fit a high withered Mustang

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/17/09 in word

Mustang Newsletter 4/17/09 in PDF

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/10/09 in Word Format

Mustang Newsletter 4/10/09 in PDF Format

  • How soon can I lead a WILD Mustang

  • Portable Horse Shelters

  • Mustang VS Domestic horse

 

Mustang Newsletter 4/03/09 in Word Format

Mustang Newsletter 4/04/09 in PDF Format

  • Dead Foal Found...Now what?

  • Which grooming tools to use

  • Teaching your horse to drag a log...

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/27/09  in Word Format

Mustang Newsletter 3/27/09  in PDF Format

  • Treating an abscess

  • When to put a colt with older horses

  • Leading and Ponying a 2 year old

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/20/09 (word format)

Mustang Newsletter 3/20/09 (pdf format)

  • Working With a Wild One - In a Pen with others

  • Getting a Halter back on a Wild One

  • Mustang can Halter and Lead -  Now what?

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/13/09 (word format)

Mustang Newsletter 3/13/09 (PDF format)

  • Chronic laminitis - HELP

  • Older Wild Mustang - Advice on working with it

  • Treated Wood - Okay for horse fencing?

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 3/06/09 (Word Format)

Mustang Newsletter 3/06/09 (PDF Format)

  • Worming Your Horse

  • Trailering your horse - Tie or not tie?

  • Getting out of shape horse IN shape

 

Mustang Newsletter 2/27/09 (Word Format)

Mustang Newsletter 2/27/09 (PDF Format)

  • What to do with a run away horse

  • Hot to stop a horse from kicking in the stall

  • Leading two Green Horses safely

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 2/20/09 (Word Format)

Mustang Newsletter 2/20/09 (PDF Format)

  • Do horses revert after only a month?

  • Taking a few pounds off a Mustang

  • Spouse doesn't like horses...help...

 

Mustang Newsletter 2/13/09 Word Format

Mustang Newsletter 2/13/09 PDF format

  • What to use on horse Boo-Boo's

  • Can horses/burros chew on wood

  • Camping with horses

  • Eventing - Can you do 3 day eventing with a "Mustang"??

 

Mustang Newsletter 2/06/09 In Word format

Mustang Newsletter 2/06/09 in PDF Format

  • Mare getting picked on in herd...help

  • Are there "stages" to a horses life?

 

Mustang Newsletter 1/30/09 in word format

Mustang Newsletter 1/30/09 in Adobe Acrobat PDF

  • Keeping Stalls dry in winter

  • Wet horses....do they need to be dried off in winter?

  • Sagging Lip on older horse....okay?

 

Mustang Newsletter 1/16/09 (in word Format)

Mustang Newsletter 1/16/09 (in adobe acrobat PDF File)

  • Mustang Suddenly spooky..help...

  • Keeping Bears away while on trail rides

 

Mustang Newsletter 12/19/08 (in Word format)

Mustang Newsletter 12/19/08 (In adobe acrobat PDF File)

  • To Blanket or Not to Blanket

  • Agressive Burro - HELP!

  • Not standing still while saddling - Help

 

Mustang Newsletter 12/05/08 (in Word Format)

Mustang Newsletter 12/05/08 (in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format)

  • Keeping Manes and tails "pretty" in the winter

  • Best Horse Toys???

  • How to Promote Mustangs

 

We have a short week, so we did a Mini newsletter this week.

Mustang Newsletter 11/28/08 (in word format)

Mustang Newsletter (In Adobe Acrobat PDF Format)

  • Lots of stuff for sale (saddles, trailer and a Mustang)

 

Mustang Newsletter 11/21/08 click here for word document

Mustang Newsletter 11/21/08 Click HERE for Adobe Acrobat PDF Format

  • Burros to protect livestock

  • Once a bucker, always a bucker?

  • Tail chewing...why and help

  • Update on BLM Wild Horse Meeting

  • Dramatic Rescue for Doomed Mustangs

 

Mustang Newsletter 11/14/08 Click HERE for word format

Mustang Newsletter 11/14/08 Click HERE for Adobe Acrobat PDF format

  • Riding Amongst WILD horses

  • Working with the aggressive horse

  • Stiff, Dull coat - Help

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Mustang Newsletter 11/7/08 (pdf)  Mustang Newsletter 11/7/08 (in word)

  • Bonding/Building trust with your mustang

  • Community RULES for livestock

Mustang Newsletter 10/31/08 (pdf)                                                     Mustang Newsletter 10/31/08 (in word format)

  • Advice for "Itchy" horse

  • Advice on a horse that walks off while being mounted

  • Winter things to do with your horses

Mustang Newsletter 10/24/08 (pdf)  Mustang Newsletter 10/24/08 (word format)

  • Cinchy Mustang - help

  • Cleaning Leather

  • Getting Nice Forward Movement

Mustang/Burro Newsletter 10/17/08

  •  I’m Injured; How do I work with my Mustang   

  •  Mustang Assoc - Are they out there???

  •  Bolting – HELP

 

Mustang/Burro Newsletter 10/10/08

  • Standoffish, hard to catch Mustang (help)

  • Aggressive Mare (help)

  • Supplements to help with winter coat?

 

Mustang Newsletter 10/03/08

  • Preparing your horse for vaccinations

  • Worming

  • Advice for weanlings

 

Mustang Newsletter 9/26/08

  • Promoting Mustangs - What do you do?

  • Vet - Go to, or farm visit?

  • Getting a horse comfortable with traffic

 

Mustang Newsletter 9/19/08

  • Bitless Bridles??

  • Water down Hay?

  • Backing up "straight" and slowing down a fast Mustang

Mustang Newsletter 9/12/08 

  •  Mustangs - Do they need Companions?

  •  Help for horse with Serious Sinus Problems

  • PRISON HORSES that will be available for adoption 10/11/08

Mustang Newsletter 8/29/08

  • Changing a Pee-Pee spot

  • Will Urine Damage Mustangs feet?

  • What to use to neutralize urine

  •  What to do with Hives

  • Fly Control

 

Mustang Newsletter 8/22/08

Mustangs Newsletter 7/25/08  

  •   Trimming HARD Mustang Hooves

  •   Preparing for a parade

  •   Renting Horse property 

 

Mustang Newsletter 7/18/08 

  • How to handle a “nipper”

  • Hay “Dunker” Normal?

  • Emergency – what to have in your trailer 

  • Nibbling on the ground…okay?

 

Mustang Newsletter 7/11/08

  • What to do if a Rescue Ranch Failing

  • Burro Doesn’t Like To Load

  • Having Trouble Haltering A Burro

 

Mustang Newsletter 7/03/08

  • Feeding Mustangs (Easy Keepers?)

  • Mustangs Feet – Correct or keep natural

  • Bonded with Mustang, Okay to send to trainer?

  • Young Mustang; nipping + bonding with horse – help

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 6/27/08

  •  Need help with a Mustangs Skin Condition

  •  Filly, Accident prone, or getting beat up?

  •  Stopping a foal from sticking head through panels

 

Mustang Newsletter 6/20/08

  •  Stop a Mustang from Kicking in the stall

  •   Does a standoffish Mustang ever come around

  •  Advice on Picking up Feet

 

 Mustang Newsletter 6/13/08

  •  Saddle Fitting

  •  Riding a Sway Backed horse

  •  Ponying a Foal

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/30/08     

  • Getting rid of ANTS in horse areas

  • Getting a Palomino to darken up

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/23/07          

  • How to Bell a Burro’s tail

  • Shoeing Mustangs?

  • How to wash a horses face

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/16/08           

  • How to PLAY with your horse   

  • Driving as part of gentling process?

  • HELP with Mustang

 

 

Mustang Newsletter 5/09/08        Mustang Newsletter 5/02/08

Mustang Newsletter 4/25/08        Mustang Newsletter 4/18/08       Mustang Newsletter 4/11/08

 

 

The Wild Horse & Burro Expo, as part of the National Wild Horse Center, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

                                                                          

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For updates, questions, etc., please feel free to contact Cindy Lawrence lawrence.cindy@ymail.com or (775) 853-4182