Karen Pickering

Choose the Resources that Further Your Education by Karen Pickering   Our educational opportunities issue is here at last! Sometimes we need fresh insight on different aspects of our horsemanship or horse care. With so many ways to get information, it can be difficult to know where to look and … Read More

Help Your Horse Be the Best He Can Be by Karen Pickering   What is a performance horse? Normally we think of racehorses, 3-day event horses or any horse performing at high levels of exertion. This would qualify most of our English or Western performance events. Even a trail horse … Read More

The Care and Keeping of Your Horse’s Tack by Karen Pickering   It’s time to break out the saddles, bridles and equipment so we can ride! This issue focuses on tack and equipment and in a lean economy it’s wise to focus on taking better care of the tack we have. … Read More

Spring Expos help Prepare for Summer Riding by Karen Pickering   I look forward to spring and summer as this is the time of year to get out on the trails, go camping and enjoy the outdoors. It’s a chance for our horses to stretch their legs, too, especially if … Read More

Horse Activities in Full Swing by Karen Pickering   I lost my mom over a month ago; she was 93 years old. These recent expos bring back fond memories of traveling to equine events with her. She was my biggest supporter over the years and a big part of the … Read More

On Choosing an Equine Lifestyle by Karen Pickering   It was summer of 1995 when I decided I wanted to create a magazine. Decisions are sometimes difficult and life choices are not easy, but I believe the magazine is what I was meant to do. I’m privileged and lucky to … Read More

50 is Frustrating and (with a bit of fun) Fabulous by Karen Pickering   I’m doing too much. Since I just turned 50 I feel kind of like a senior—my brain wants me to do all these things, but my body just can’t keep up! Frustrating. Life has been a … Read More

Enjoy Every Minute This Holiday Season by Karen Pickering   As I write this piece for our November gift issue I’m preparing for a weekend of trail riding at Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elm, Washington. The last several weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for me and … Read More

by Karen Pickering   For those experiencing them, the golden years don’t always seem that way. However for two hours a couple of weeks ago they took on a golden hue for my retired mare Dawn, and some of the folks at Stafholt’s retirement home in Blaine, Washington. The retired … Read More

The Journey to Enjoying Your Horse by Karen Pickering     It has been a glorious weekend of sunshine and horses. The summer is already half over before it’s begun, but we made it down to the trailhead for an enjoyable Saturday ride. It’s my favorite thing to do. It’s … Read More