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
Learning How to Cope When Life Falls Apart by Karen Pickering For many of my friends who’ve been following my Facebook posts and sporadic blogs you’ve no doubt heard about the challenges I’ve faced this past year. From Mark’s stroke last December to his numerous health challenges this year, … Read More
The true meaning of “community” The challenges of this year have seemed insurmountable at times. The weekly doctor visits, working in-between appointments, the uncertainty of our future, and loss of income has made this a memorable year to say the least. I guess the thing that keeps me going … Read More
A simple, safe and cost effective way to use a high line The last weekend in August found me at Firemountain Trail Course in Sedro Woolley, WA. I love this place and Marilyn is a perfect hostess. She rides, trains and promotes trail safety at her place. She hosts many … Read More
Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and … Read More
A Girl’s First Love by Annie L. Kaufman Used with permission by author There was a girl who had a love of swishing shimmering tails flagging high of manes rebounding, reaching above and hooves flying to the sky She longed to be in that scene Till one birthday it … Read More
Spending Time at Home Encourages Reflection I have had much time to think about what’s really important in my life. Naturally, my horses are at the top of the list (and keeping cool). Wow has our Pacific Northwest weather ever been hot. We just purchased a 2nd A/C unit to … Read More
I’m just sitting here in the outpatient ward with my husband waiting for more answers, hoping for good news. Mark’s stroke in December swept both of us off our feet. Lately, we feel as if we’ve been caught in a revolving door at the hospital. So many things have happened … Read More
