Karen Pickering Dates: March 21–23, 2025 | Location: Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany, OR The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo is thrilled to unveil our comprehensive event program! This is your premier opportunity to connect with a passionate equine community and showcase your business to thousands of horse enthusiasts. With … Read More
How Horses Bring People Together I recently celebrated my 63rd birthday with my best friend, Wendy, who has her birthday on the same day. We spent the day doing things together rather than spend money on gifts. We visited the mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, and our husbands, Mark … Read More
It’s all about networking! Pictured is Karen, Francesca, Spanky & Dally at the 2018 NW Horse Fair & Expo “Where Passion Meets Credibility – Connecting Your Business to the Equine Community” As leaders in the equine industry, NW Horse Source and NW Equine bring unmatched expertise, credibility, and connections built … Read More
Mastering the Art of Working ON Your Business, Not Just IN it Running a business isn’t about finding all the answers once and coasting—especially in a rapidly changing world. After 30 years in the horse industry, I’ve learned that what worked in 1995 no longer applies today. Trends evolve, communication … Read More
Thank you for your support and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you! Warm regards,Karen Karen PickeringOwner / Publisher | Canfield Certified Trainer Karen Pickering is a lifelong horsewoman and the founder of The Northwest Horse Source, which began in 1995 as a small equine newsletter and grew … Read More
Embracing the Season I went for a ride this morning. What a beautiful day and a splendid way to start the day. Sometimes when I’m stuck on a challenge in my office, I find it helps to pull myself away and get some perspective on the back of my horse. … Read More
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From Reach to Relevance: What Every Advertiser Should Know to Maximize Impact In today’s competitive market, advertising is essential. But if you’re finding that your ads aren’t yielding the results you expected, you’re not alone. Here are the top reasons why advertising efforts may fall short and how you can … Read More
Reflection During the Changing Season At The Northwest Horse Source, we have deadlines. The new issue is always out by the first of the month. To do this, we have a schedule. This month I really missed the mark. I’m a week late writing my column. Admittedly I’ve slowed down … Read More
Introduction: Maximize Your Cover Story with Ongoing Exposure: Key Benefits of Follow-up Advertising: Additional Advertising Opportunities: The Long-Term Impact of Follow-Up Ads: Conclusion: Karen PickeringOwner / Publisher | Canfield Certified Trainer Karen Pickering is a lifelong horsewoman and the founder of The Northwest Horse Source, which began in 1995 as … Read More
