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NWHS Photo Publisher of NW Horse Source Shares thoughts from experience 5 Helpful Tips to Build Your Business Every business owner knows the dilemma when it comes to advertising. It’s an expensive venture especially if you are unsure where the best place is to advertise. NWHS has faced challenges deciding … Read More

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A Season of Change

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Life is About the Journey Many things are changing for me right now—changes in the publishing industry, changes in my life circumstances, and yes, there are a few disappointments. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this stage in my life. I’m learning it’s all about my choices. No … Read More

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Honoring Those Who Served

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Karen & April volunteering at Veterans Night at Faith Equestrian Center in Custer, WA. NWHS Photo

Sharing a Passion for Helping Veterans One of the best things I’ve done in my life is to be involved in a veteran’s program. Shelly DeBoer of Faith Equestrian Center in Custer, WA, opened her facility up as a place to connect with veterans and their families. A few of … Read More

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From My Saddle: Technology Woes

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Is All This Tech Really Helping? As I write this, I have just returned home from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon. I love this event and look forward to it every year. It feeds my soul. I love reconnecting with customers and friends and meeting new … Read More

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From My Saddle: Embracing Simplicity

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Chip in "my little barn". NWHS Photo

Reflections on Winter, Change, and Gratitude The winter months in Colorado can be brutal. With below-zero temperatures in January and February, even the simplest chores became a challenge. My hands ached within minutes of stepping outside. I’ve often dreamed of a new barn—heated tack room, wash rack, and hay storage … Read More

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From My Saddle: Using Feedback to Our Advantage

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Karen’s mom helping at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in the late 90s.

Learning is a Valuable Tool March is one of my favorite times of year. There are two horse expos that I enjoy attending and participating in: The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon, March 21-23 and the Idaho Horse Expo in Nampa, April 4-6. Both expos are a … Read More

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Update: Maximize Your Brand’s Impact: The Lasting Value of Advertising in the NW Horse Fair & Expo Program

When it comes to marketing your equine business, visibility and longevity matter. Advertising in the NW Horse Fair & Expo Program isn’t just about making an impression during the event—it’s an investment in future sales and lasting brand recognition. Why Expo Program Advertising Works Karen interviews Linda Tellington-Jones at the … Read More

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From My Saddle: Seasons in Life

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Karen and her late horse April in Yellowstone.

Change is the One Sure Thing I’ve enjoyed 30 years publishing the Northwest Horse Source. It’s been a dream career, and I’m truly blessed to work in an industry I love. While it’s never been lucrative financially, it’s been rich in experience, friendships, travel, and more. From horse shows to … Read More

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Let’s Build Your Dream Business Together

Take a Step Back to Plan, Recharge, and Succeed One of the biggest challenges small business owners face is stepping away from the daily grind to look at the bigger picture. It’s hard to find time to plan, recharge, and evaluate what’s working and what’s not—I know because I’ve been … Read More

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From My Saddle: Time to Recharge

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Karen riding Blue Moon at Vista Verde Ranch in Colorado.

Ranch Getaway Replenishes My Soul In November I had an opportunity to visit a beautiful ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Vista Verde Ranch was featured on the cover of our November issue, and you’ll read about my experience in an upcoming issue. The time away from work and cell phones … Read More

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