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 … 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
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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
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
