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Embracing the Journey

August 5, 2020January 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Looking Ahead to 2016 by Karen Pickering December 11, 2014 is a day that changed Mark and me forever. While I reject the idea from doctors that, “this is your new normal,” I also realize that because of Mark’s stroke, things will never be the same. It’s a new …

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The Gift of Giving

August 5, 2020November 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

On the Receiving End of Kindness by Karen Pickering As Mark and I approach the one year anniversary of his stroke, I’m reflecting on the generous nature of the community we serve. From the “Go Fund Me” account, to auctions held by friends and neighbors, to work days at …

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The Importance of Wellness

August 5, 2020October 16, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Friends, Family and Horses Help Keep Us Healthy by Karen Pickering Wellness: The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits. With my husband’s health challenges and my own battle to stay healthy to care for him, run the magazine and …

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It’s Okay to Dream

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Making Your Dream Facility a Reality by Karen Pickering Some of life’s greatest moments are the realization of a dream. If you’ve ever wanted something so badly it’s all you can think about then you know the power of your mind. I love the saying “Whatever your mind can …

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Learning and Letting Go

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

8 Keys to a Successful Sale by Karen Pickering Whether it’s forced on us or we look forward to it, I believe we never stop learning. Hopefully we hunger to learn new and better ways to live and this desire propels us beyond fear of the unknown so we …

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Finding Balance

August 5, 2020July 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Choices, Changes and New Revelations by Karen Pickering It’s July and time to celebrate the freedom our nation gives us to choose our beliefs, our jobs and our education. As a trail rider I love to experience the great places to ride in the Northwest. What a great place we …

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Special Moments – Reliving Precious Memories of My Dad

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

With Father’s day approaching I often reminisce about the good times spent with my Dad. He grew up on a farm in Alberta in a little town called Clive. They used horses for all their farm work (imagine having horses that actually work for a living!). I was always a …

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Showers Bring…Great May Activities!

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Expos, Equine Sports and Plenty of Recreation Welcome to our May “Equine Sports and Recreation” issue. This is such a fun time of year. Events are well underway and we actually may have some dry trails. There really have been lots of new activities this year. Many facilities are adding …

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The Blessing of Tragedy

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

My life endured a major upheaval last December when my husband of 32 years suffered a massive stroke. While we never appreciate these events, I must say I have learned more in the last couple of months than I’ve learned in years. I have been humbled in so many ways …

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The Best Year Ever

August 5, 2020March 5, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Embracing the Journey in 2015 by Karen Pickering 2014 is going to be hard to beat. I made so many great memories—horseback riding through Yellowstone, winning my first buckle and being involved in many great local events. That said, 2015 is going to be super special because December issue marks …

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