The Beginning of a Barefoot Journey by Karen Pickering I just came in from a fantastic ride on April. She has been barefoot since mid-April and quite lame. Diagnosed in 2009 with Navicular, she’s been in shoes year round. Her soles were paper-thin and she was struggling to walk on … Read More
You never know what’s just around the corner by Karen Pickering Life continues to take unexpected turns. I have been so excited about my new project horse, Feather, but it wasn’t meant to be. You know those little warning twinges you get that prompt you to think carefully before making … Read More
Embracing the possibilities with change I’m starting a new chapter in my life. After 30 years in the same home I’ve decided I need a change. After things got super tight with publishing in 2009 we stuck it out in a downtown office for 2 more years. In 2011 … Read More
I’m standing here in my outdoor shelter, enjoying my lunch, when I notice my mom looking at me in disgust. Yes, I’ve put on a few pounds this winter…She hasn’t been riding me because my feet hurt, but I can’t wait to get out and do something. Horses get bored, … Read More
It may be February, but I’m feeling spring in the air and the usual draw toward the trail. It’s not a question of whether to ride (duh) but whether to ride alone or seek a partner. This is not a simple decision. It is more like the adult dating scene. … Read More
It’s painful but worth the process Monday was the 18th (Martin Luther King Day). I planned on spending the whole day organizing my office so I could find things easily and get rid of the depressing clutter. By the time I went through emails, answered a couple of calls (wasn’t … Read More
A place to turn when all else fails I’m sitting here in my office, puttering. It’s 9:35 AM, I’ve been up since 4:30 AM and I’ve still not started on today’s project (organizing). I was planning on setting up new file folders for 2016, tackling unopened mail and clearing the … Read More
Remembering a Year of Blessings 2015 was an incredible journey: a true test of faith. Life “happens” to all of us and I learned the many ways God shows up to help us through the worst kinds of challenges.” After Mark’s stroke on December 11th, 2014, it seemed the worst … Read More
April Gives Young Riders Confidence One of the joys April and I have is to give kids who don’t have the opportunity to ride a horse a little time in the saddle. One Friday night a month CTK Horsemen’s Association hosts an evening for others at Faith Equestrian Center in … Read More
How NW Horse Source Magazine is surviving a Health Crisis It’s been an incredibly scary, frustrating year especially approaching the magazine’s 20th Anniversary Issue. I never dreamed I would be embarking on this journey last November. During this time last year I was planning a trip to see my friend Sharon after … Read More
