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On Choosing an Equine Lifestyle

by Karen Pickering

 

Photo credit Allison Trimble

It was summer of 1995 when I decided I wanted to create a magazine. Decisions are sometimes difficult and life choices are not easy, but I believe the magazine is what I was meant to do. I’m privileged and lucky to work in this industry and am unbelievably grateful for the support and encouragement I’ve received from readers, clients, friends and family. I also have a great support team that helps produce the magazine. Thank you.

Christmas Eve is here as I write this column and it’s a good time for reflection. I’ve done more things with my horse, April, this past year because I decided the events I attended would include her. It’s why I started the magazine and I believe it gives me insight into the industry. Through clinics, local expos, and other events, April has become a significant part of the magazine. If you haven’t met us in person be sure and stop by the Washington State Horse Expo, February 17-19, and say hi. We’d love to meet you! We will be in a few demos this year following my instructor, Allison Trimble, as she makes an appearance at this expo.

Our cover story this month focuses on Allison Trimble and her program, Willfully Guided. April and I can attest to its effectiveness. Allison has helped me enjoy the relationship with my horse and advance our skills considerably. Many people have helped me on my journey of horsemanship and I’m grateful for all the experiences that have brought me to where I am today. I cannot stress enough the importance of a coach to help you along your horsemanship journey.

I’ll see you in Ridgefield, Washington for the expo; pickup the magazine, do some shopping, see some clinics and demos. It’ll be a great weekend! Remember to enjoy your horse.

Quote of the month: “It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all.” ~ Edward De Bono

 

Published February 2012 Issue


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