From My Saddle: What’s the Best Thing About Your Horse Property?

The Joys of Living on a Small Farm By Karen Pickering   In the Pacific Northwest it’s sometimes difficult to appreciate the beautiful greenery we enjoy in the spring and summer months. The seemingly endless days of rain and darkness have us wishing for warmer and drier weather. However, I …

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Consider the Safety Risks of Riding or Driving During This Epidemic

A letter from a concerned reader. I was thinking about our sport, the virus and risk. Each and every one of us should dial back risk as much as possible right now. If you end up needing treatment your exposure to the virus and the chance of bringing it back …

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Coaching, Is it for You?

Still in the Saddle A Lifestyle Program for Horsewomen A System Designed to Help You Transform Your Life Around Your Love of Horses Explore a change in your life, and join me in the process of self-discovery. A coaching program designed for the horsewoman who wants to be her best …

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Horse People are Tough

  How Horse People in Business Can Survive the Economic Fallout from the Coronavirus Scare   Turning on the news is eerily frightening. We haven’t seen a pandemic of this magnitude since the Influenza of 1918. Businesses are struggling, many industries, such as airlines and cruise lines are just a …

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Taking the Northwest Horse Source into the Future

Your Input Helps Us Change With the Times   by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher When was the last time you went to a Sears store to shop? After 125 years in business, Sears is closing their doors because they were unwilling, unable, or unprepared to change with the times. Over …

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5 Reasons to Embrace Print Magazines for Your Advertising Needs

Yes, it is still an important part of any marketing plan!   It is difficult to decide where to invest money when it comes to getting the word out about your horse-related business. The choices are overwhelming and you want a good return on investment. Let’s face it, advertising is …

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Need a Website or just a place to land?

Join the Northwest Horse Source Community! In all my years working with customers I’m continually amazed at how many don’t invest much in their websites. To me your website is your virtual storefront. It represents your brand (image) and either creates interest or repels people at first glance. I guess …

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From My Saddle: Gifts Come in Many Forms

The Joy of Transformation By Karen Pickering   Things are always changing. The way the horse industry has changed over the last 25 years is astonishing. Every business finds that change comes whether we’re ready or not. I have been sharing bits of information here and there about my upcoming …

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Why We Believe In Natural Horse Care At Equi-Spa

  I can’t think of a more beautiful moment in my life than the first time I groomed my horse. The experience was wonderful. I was able to express my care and build the trust needed for a lasting bond. However, it was during the grooming process, I realized we …

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From My Saddle: Wellness for Your Horse and You

Find Activities for Every Horse (Even if They Can’t be Ridden) By Karen Pickering   Browsing through some photographs from nearly ten years ago, I found one of my horse April learning how to walk on a balance beam. In the photo, we’re at a clinic at Bolender Horse Park …

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