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Are You Tired of Being Tired? Always Hungry? Overweight?

August 2, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Join the Coffee / Weight Loss Challenge! I had an opportunity fall into my lap. I found a company that makes a weight loss coffee with all natural products called Valentus. They also have other natural products known as Trim, Energy and Immune Boost. If you need appetite control, more …

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Juggling Dreams

July 19, 2016 by Karen Pickering

A Journey to finding the perfect horse property Some days it seems as if the dream is so far out of reach it will never happen. Other days it seems right there…. What makes me stay the course? The process of searching for the right place seems out of …

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It’s Finally Real

June 24, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Change is hard but necessary So I’ve finally made the decision to move on. It’s super difficult after living in the same home for 30+ years. I bought the property from my parents in 1985, moved into a mobile home and have been pretty comfortable for all these years. So …

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Natural Horsemanship Colt Starting Challenge Review

June 20, 2016 by Karen Pickering

5 Young Horses Started in Just Two Days I had the pleasure of visiting Plendl’s facility to watch a colt starting challenge put on by Russell Beatty and his wife Cristy. Based in Maui, Hawaii, these two travel 30+ weekends per year putting on these challenges and clinics all over …

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One woman. One horse. One goal: 48 states for Domestic Violence Awareness

June 17, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

A historic ride will be taking place this year, and will start with the Northwest! Meredith Cherry and her Peruvian Paso-Mustang gelding Apollo will be setting out this October on a ride to 48 states. This journey, called The Centauride: Riding for Domestic Violence Awareness, will take four years …

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When One Ride Makes Your Day

August 5, 2020June 3, 2016 by Karen Pickering

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 …

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Setbacks

April 29, 2016 by Karen Pickering

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 …

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Growth Is Essential

March 11, 2016 by Karen Pickering

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 …

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My Mom Thinks I’m Fat (maybe she should ride me once in awhile)

March 8, 2016 by April Pickering

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, …

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Single Trail Rider (STR) Seeks Relationship

February 5, 2016 by Catherine Madera

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. …

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