American Horse Publications Seminar inspires again
I’m at 40,000 feet basking in the memories of a great weekend at the American Horse Publications Seminar in San Diego. It’s always good to reconnect with old friends as well as meeting some new ones. On the flight home I had time to contemplate the training sessions and catching up with the great friends I’ve made over the years and feeling incredibly energized.
I’ve never met a more positive, close-knit group of people in my life. Even though we come from all corners of the US as well as Europe, there’s a kindred spirit that keeps us all connected. The equine publishing world shares a common bond, the love of horses. This year we dipped our toes in the ocean shores of San Diego in one of the most beautiful, restful places on the West Coast.
The economy has been a rough ride for all of us, but we’ve learned some incredible lessons. Lessons in saving, creative trimming, living with less, connecting through conference calls and renewed friendships and business relationships, we just seem to come together as a community.
As we bring you this “educational opportunities” issue I’m reminded how valuable ongoing training and education is to our readership. As we continually work towards new avenues of information and the dissemination of it we, as an organization, have the energy and enthusiasm to keep our readers informed and entertained. I’m so very proud to be a part of this group. I’m just glad they found me.
I look forward to the pursuit of new training information, horse care tips, heartwarming stories and great products and services. The support of our advertisers is amazing and I truly appreciate them bringing you this magazine every month. While we learn to connect through the web, email, Facebook, Twitter, texting and all the other electronic mediums, don’t forget the warmth and connection you find by just being with your friends. Much like the print publication, there’s a warmth and connection that cannot be replaced by all these gadgets that we can’t seem to live without.
Many thanks for being loyal readers and supporters of the magazine. I’m truly blessed to have the privilege of working in the industry I love. Please enjoy the late summer afternoons in the Northwest. Have a great month and enjoy the ride!
Quote of the month:
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
~ Anonymous
Published August 2011 Issue
Owner / Publisher | Canfield Certified Trainer
Karen Pickering is a lifelong horsewoman and the founder of The Northwest Horse Source, which began in 1995 as a small equine newsletter and grew into a respected industry publication. With more than 30 years of experience serving the horse community, Karen now focuses on helping equine businesses and organizations build visibility, credibility, and lasting relationships through online marketing, digital promotion, and educational platforms.
As a Canfield Certified Trainer, she blends proven success principles with real-world industry experience, supporting both businesses and individuals navigating change in today’s digital landscape. Karen remains deeply connected to the horse industry and is passionate about serving the community she has helped build for over three decades.
