Karen Pickering

Owner/Publisher Karen’s lifelong love of horses began at a very early age when she wore out a couple of rocking horses before convincing her parents to get her the real thing. That ill-tempered bay gelding, Brandy, was a challenge for the young horsewoman, but it drove her ambition to become a horse trainer. After attending Canyonview Equestrian College’s Horsemanship Program, Karen realized she needed work that was a little more lucrative than training, so she took a job with Customs Brokerage to pay the bills. There, she discovered an affinity for computers and a talent for creating informative, entertaining newsletters. The Northwest Horse Source began as such a letter in December 1995, with a distribution of 1000 copies for its 12 black and white pages. Now 29 years later, it's an online magazine and website with a reach of over 10,000 per month and growing! Not bad for the results of one woman’s dream to work with horses! Today, Karen remains involved with every aspect of the magazine and treasures the community of thousands who share a common passion.

From My Saddle: Reality Check

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Are you a Dreamer or Goal Setter? By Karen Pickering Learning life skills that get you where and what you want is hard work—but it’s fun and rewarding. I encourage all of you to follow your dream by creating tangible goals. I love the saying you can’t get to …

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Your Opinion Matters! NW Horse Source Asks for Feedback

June 29, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Getting Feedback is the BEST way to improve business I’m constantly reading and learning new things. I guess I’ve always enjoyed learning and will continue to read, watch and grow so I can keep the Northwest Horse Source Magazine and Online Resources fresh! One of the best ways for NWHS …

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Have You Had a Scary Accident with Your Horse?

June 30, 2019June 10, 2019 by Karen Pickering

We would like to share your experience so other riders or handlers can learn from you. Safety with horses is so important and we want to help others prevent an accident or learn what to do in case of an emergency. We will share most or all of the stories …

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Moving the Northwest Horse Source Magazine into the Future

April 19, 2021February 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

We Need Your Input to Change with the Times By Karen Pickering When was the last time you went to a Sears store to shop? After 125 years in business, Sears is closing their doors because they were not able to change with the times. Over the past few …

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Regroup, Review, and Reset for The New Year

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Are We Changing with the Times? By Karen Pickering I’ve been publishing the Northwest Horse Source for a long time. There’s this elusive goal to be a certain size or have a particular look. I always wanted this magazine to be much like a national magazine but offered free …

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Moments in Time

August 5, 2020December 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Life is a Series of Special Moments By Karen Pickering I can’t believe we’re approaching Christmas already! It’s October 25th as I write this and sitting here wondering what to write about, I looked back at my December editorial from last year. It was about my best friend, T …

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Feeling Better by Drinking Coffee

November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Discover how I lost 15# in 35 days Today I’m down 15# in 35 days. I’m gearing up for the Holidays. I’m eating healthy and losing weight. Feeling so much better! Want to know how I did it by drinking coffee? Ask me how! Weight loss has never come easy …

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Gratitude

November 29, 2018November 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Lessons Learned from Decades Publishing the NW Horse Source By Karen Pickering As I sit at my desk on a quiet Tuesday evening, I think of all the things I’m grateful for. I’ve had a lifetime of experiences, met some incredible people, and truly lived a life that many …

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Artist Emily Vander Haak

April 8, 2020November 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Revealing the Heart of an Animal Interview by Kim Roe How long have you been an artist and what are your specialties? I grew up surrounded by art. My mother has always been an art teacher, and I learned from her. I’ve been an artist all of my life. …

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Caring for Our Equine Friends

August 5, 2020October 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Is Horse Care More Complicated Today? By Karen Pickering The topic of equine wellness is on my mind a lot lately. I’m down to two horses—April and my mini, Chloe. It seems my current horses have more health issues than those I owned as a kid. My parents didn’t …

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