Karen Pickering 
A place to connect, learn and shop! I’ve always enjoyed the horse expos. I have made friends over the years and relationships that I treasure. It feels like a family every year when we return to the horse expos. It’s a culture that embraces friendship and supporting each other through … Read More
I recently had the privilege to attend a driving clinic at Faith Equestrian Center in Birch Bay, Washington. Amber Weinmann and Katherine Smith gave it specifically for people new to driving miniature horses. The facility is ideal; it’s definitely the kind of place I dream about. If you live in … Read More
A learning experience for local horse owners and friends The Lynden Fairgrounds, Equine Event Center, once again welcomed riders, clinicians and spectators to the 1st NW Equestrian Expo, managed by Paige Wagter-Amundson of Burkwood Farm. The focus was on Hunter/Jumpers but also hosted a Cowboy Race, managed by Brent Rollins … Read More
Your Input Helps Us Change With the Times by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher 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 unwilling, unable, or unprepared to change with the times. Over … Read More
The Northwest Horse Source’s journey with John Cloe began in March of 2000. I was a newbie in the magazine publishing business and was embarking on my very first horse expo with the magazine. It was a big adventure and a long drive—nearly seven hours to Linn County Fairgrounds in … Read More
Some Thoughts on Moving in a New Direction; My New Year’s Blog I’ve been publishing the Northwest Horse Source Magazine for nearly 25 years. I’m grateful for the time spent in the business and the life that it has allowed me to live. For that I’m eternally grateful. The places … Read More
Yes, it is still an important part of any marketing plan! It is difficult to decide where to invest money when it comes to getting the word out about your horse-related business. The choices are overwhelming and you want a good return on investment. Let’s face it, advertising is … Read More
Don’t miss this! Cart is in great shape. Been using for over a year and love it! Just upgrading. Tires are in good shape. Long shafts. Will include harness. Quick Connect setup. No traces needed. Just clip and go! It’s not installed on this cart but all the parts … Read More
Helping you navigate all the options I’m sitting at a Starbucks in Bellingham between meetings and thinking of all the ways I can help my horse loving friends and advertisers. I think about how much “noise” there is out there from emails to Facebook and other social media. Where to … Read More
Join the Northwest Horse Source Community! In all my years working with customers I’m continually amazed at how many don’t invest much in their websites. To me your website is your virtual storefront. It represents your brand (image) and either creates interest or repels people at first glance. I guess … Read More
