A Personal Lesson I Didn’t See Coming
Leaving Blaine, April 12, 2021 for Colorado
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Karen Pickering
The #1 Marketing Mistake
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
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Why the HorseSource.org Directory Works for Equine Businesses, Organizations and Nonprofits
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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
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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
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How Thirty Years in Publishing—and a Lifelong Love of Horses—Continue to Shape What Comes Next I sometimes wonder how I’ve managed to not miss a single editorial column in 30 years. No matter what I’m going through in my life, the magazine is always the priority. I love the magazine … Read More
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It All Started as a Company Newsletter and a Passion for Helping Horse People I still remember the first issue like it was yesterday: 12 black-and-white pages, 1,000 copies, stapled and handed out (the old-fashioned way) in December 1995. We weren’t trying to be flashy—we were trying to be useful. … Read More
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Commitment, No More Excuses I decided to write more on the subject of “No Time to Ride” which I discussed in my September editorial. I had a great deal of response to this article, which makes me feel there are many of you who relate to the struggle. When I … Read More
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Help us honor 30 years of The Northwest Horse Source—share how the magazine has touched your horse life. In December 1995, we printed our first 12-page, black-and-white issue and handed out 1,000 copies. Thirty years later, our mission is the same: practical, trustworthy help for horse people across the Northwest—and … Read More
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The Joys of the Golden Years It ain’t for sissies. Life’s journey is not always what we expect. If I could give some advice to my younger self, it would be to save money. If I had put away $100 per month when I was in my 20s I would … Read More
