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Karen Pickering

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.

Fox Island Farm & Gardens – An Iconic 5 Acre Equestrian Farm & Garden Estate

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Enter through a private gate serving just four homes to Fox Island Farm & Gardens—an enchanting, meticulously maintained 5-acre estate. Fox Island, Washington For Details Visit: https://horsesource.org/real-estate/fox-island-farm-gardens-an-iconic-5-acre-equestrian-farm-garden-estate/ Karen PickeringOwner / Publisher | Canfield Certified Trainer Karen Pickering is a lifelong horsewoman and the founder of The Northwest Horse Source, which began … Read More

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Business Profile: Heather Osgood-Real Estate

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Heather Osgood Real Estate

How and why did you get started in business?I come from a fourth-generation real estate family, with parents in both residential and commercial real estate. After college, I began my career in advertising and public relations, where I worked extensively with builder and developer clients. That experience naturally led me … Read More

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Moving with Horses – Part 4: Arrival, Reality & Starting Over

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Catch up on the series:Part 1: Before You Hit the RoadPart 2: Hitting the RoadPart 3: When Things Didn’t Go as Planned What happens after the journey ends—and a new chapter begins I stayed about a week to get the horses settled, the living quarters set up, and everything somewhat … Read More

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A New Vision for the Arabian Horse Industry

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Taryl O'Shea, New CEO of AHA

A Conversation with Taryl O’Shea, CEO of the Arabian Horse Association I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Taryl O’Shea, CEO of the Arabian Horse Association, for a thoughtful conversation about the future of the Arabian horse industry, opportunities for growth, and what it all means for horse … Read More

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Moving with Horses – Part 3: When Things Don’t Go as Planned

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Missed Parts 1 & 2?Start here: Before You Hit the Road Then read: Hitting the Road When Things Don’t Go as Planned The next morning, we planned to make it to a ranch near Laramie, Wyoming. The weather had turned cold, and we were already running later than expected. After … Read More

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Moving with Horses – Part 1: Before You Hit the Road

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The preparation that can make-or break-your trip before you ever leave home It must have been about 2018 when I started getting the itch to move… somewhere, anywhere. We had lived on the place we bought from my parents since 1982. I’d actually lived on part of that property since … Read More

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Traveling with Peace of Mind—Even When You Have Horses

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Tarter Round Feeder - Chip's Feeder

A real-life reminder that preparation, community, and experience make all the difference when life doesn’t go as planned Traveling when you have horses is never simple. There are always arrangements to make—feed preparation, clear instructions, emergency contacts, and the constant question of who’s going to handle things while you’re gone. … Read More

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