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Karen Pickering
Artist Emily Vander Haak
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. … Read More
Caring for Our Equine Friends
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 … Read More
Wellness is a Relative Term
An Ounce of Prevention can be Priceless by Karen Pickering It was early 2009 when I received the heartbreaking news that April had navicular disease. She was only 10-years-old and in the prime of her life; a fun to ride, responsive, quick yet kind, and super loving mare. She … Read More
Feather River College
Hands-on Learning Leads to Careers with Horses and Cattle By Crystal Anderson Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Quincy, California is a small community college with an impressive horse and cattle program. At Feather River College students can earn an associate degree or certificate in Agriculture or Equine … Read More
Oregon Horse Center
A Northwest Treasure for Horse Events By Karen Pickering In May I escaped for a short visit to one of the nicest equestrian facilities in the Northwest––The Oregon Horse Center (OHC). This was my first visit to OHC and though I’ve heard many good things about this facility it … Read More
Sterling Essentials
Love of the Horse Inspired Unique Leather Care Products From an interview by Karen Pickering How and why did you get started in business? The story of Sterling Essentials starts with horses in the Pacific Northwest. Our horses and our love for them was the inspiration behind our company and … Read More
Working in the Horse Industry
Getting an Education Makes Sense By Karen Pickering I’ve loved horses since I was old enough to walk. I dreamed of being a horse trainer and taming the wild steed of my dreams. My mom hoped for a curly-haired daughter that loved dolls and dresses but ended up … Read More
Summer Projects Make an Eco-Friendly Farm
Compost System Added for Cooking Poop! By Karen Pickering This summer has been about projects. With my husband Mark feeling better and able to do more we’ve gotten quite a few things done around the farm. This month the Northwest Horse Source is focused on training and facilities, so … Read More
Super-Sized Performance Horses
In the Service of our Veterans By Karen Pickering On Saturday, May 26 I found myself at the Bellingham Memorial Day Parade. A small group of local veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1585, led by John Ferdon, boarded a beautifully decorated wagon owned by Paul and Gail … Read More
