Karen Pickering 
Missed Parts 1 & 2?Start here: Before You Hit the Road Then read: Hitting the Road When Things Don’t Go as Planned The next morning, we planned to make it to a ranch near Laramie, Wyoming. The weather had turned cold, and we were already running later than expected. After … Read More
So the journey began to get the horses over—my sweet mare April and our mini, Chloe. We planned on making the trek in three days. As with most plans involving horses, things didn’t go exactly as expected. As we loaded the horses for the first leg of the trip, I … Read More
The preparation that can make-or break-your trip before you ever leave home It must have been about 2018 when I started getting the itch to move… somewhere, anywhere. We had lived on the place we bought from my parents since 1982. I’d actually lived on part of that property since … Read More
A real-life reminder that preparation, community, and experience make all the difference when life doesn’t go as planned Traveling when you have horses is never simple. There are always arrangements to make—feed preparation, clear instructions, emergency contacts, and the constant question of who’s going to handle things while you’re gone. … Read More
Long Haired Chloe waiting for food
Leaving Blaine, April 12, 2021 for Colorado
Dive deeper into an effective marketing strategy I recently came across an article that explained something I’ve seen play out many times over the past 30+ years in the horse industry. It described one of the most common reasons businesses struggle to grow—and it immediately resonated with me. The challenge … Read More
Why the HorseSource.org Directory Works for Equine Businesses, Organizations and Nonprofits
Pivoting into Change It’s hard to imagine how much things have changed since I started The Northwest Horse Source in December 1995. Sitting here some 30 years later, I’m grateful for the journey I’ve been on with my readers and advertisers. My dream of working with horses was realized! As … Read More
As we approach a New Year I am excited for the direction we are heading. While I will miss doing the monthly digital magazine there will be more powerful ways to help you build your business, connect with other horse lovers and learn new ways of navigating horse care and … Read More
