Karen Pickering 
Find Activities for Every Horse (Even if They Can’t be Ridden) By Karen Pickering Browsing through some photographs from nearly ten years ago, I found one of my horse April learning how to walk on a balance beam. In the photo, we’re at a clinic at Bolender Horse Park … Read More
Whatcom Conservation District Addresses Winter Challenges for Local Horse Owners September 19th finds quite a few local horse owners gathering for another educational meeting on caring for your farm and preparing for winter. Mike McGlenn, a local Back Country Horsemen member, hosted the event at his 5-acre farm. Mike is … Read More
Great memories, new friends and a lifetime experience Wagon Train ’89 was one of many great life adventures. It was a celebration of Washington State’s Centennial. Several Wagon trains converged together coming from all over the state. The East train started from Idaho, South Train started in Oregon, West Train … Read More
Driving is My Next Adventure! By Karen Pickering A few years ago, I was gifted a beautiful miniature horse named Chloe. She’s a little spitfire—bossing April around and just being a bold little steed. She’s been great to handle, and I’ve kept her exercised by lunging her and going … Read More
Horses are my life! I’m sitting here feeling grateful for the amazing horses I have. I’m blessed because they are gentle, well behaved, well trained and truly a pleasure to care for. I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned about horses over the years and help others realize you … Read More
What’s around the corner for NW Horse Source? Embracing a season of change is here. It’s been quite a while since I’ve written a blog. One of the reasons is the same for many of you…I’m too busy! Let me share my thoughts on that. We all have choices in … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
