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From My Saddle: Savor the Moments

August 11, 2022June 15, 2022 by Karen Pickering

Remembering Good Times with April While attending the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in February, I got a call from my husband, Mark, who was taking care of our horses April and Chloe for the weekend. “Something’s wrong with April,” he said. I called my friend Wendy to go see what …

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Farm Planning and Management – Are You Prepared?

April 13, 2022 by Karen Pickering

What a crazy winter it was! In the Pacific Northwest homes and ranches were drenched in rain, causing swollen rivers and flooding. Many people suffered losses and damage from the inclement weather. I guess some things you can prepare for, but even then, it’s not always enough. Still, I’m always …

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It’s Never Too Late – Imagination is Power

February 20, 2022 by Karen Pickering

Karen’s best friend Wendy, Wendy’s husband Duke, and new friend Cymmie on a ride in Colorado. Photo by Karen Pickering

Thanksgiving Day was a flurry of activity for me. Hosting a turkey dinner at our home was a new experience. Away from my family in Washington, I decided to invite friends over for a hearty feast. I finally have a house big enough to have guests—a dream come true for …

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Bringing Communities Together- Grateful for Faithful Friends and Customers

December 18, 2021 by Karen Pickering

2021 was a year of incredible change for me and my husband Mark. It was both exciting and scary to leave our home of 35 years and move 1500 miles across the country to a completely different climate and culture. Making new friends and building relationships feels like completely starting …

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Home at Last – Getting Settled in Colorado

November 26, 2021November 20, 2021 by Karen Pickering

This past summer I was busy getting fences in, a garden shed remodeled for the horses, a new roof on the house, and getting connected in a new region. Adjusting to a new climate has been interesting. It’s a stark difference from Western Washington. Our elevation here in Peyton, Colorado …

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Exciting News: Print Magazine Survey

October 19, 2021 by Karen Pickering

Greetings! “We need your help. Since our last printed issue in January, we’ve had a lot of interest in relaunching the printed magazine. Thanks to so many of you that responded to our social media and web surveys, we’re moving in that direction. The next step is to decide the …

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Dreams Can Come True – Determination, Faith, and Friendship Get it Done

October 19, 2021 by NWHS-Help

The last few weeks have been a flurry of activity around our new place. While I’m grateful to Duke and Wendy Croney for their hospitality, it was time to become independent. For nearly four months the Croneys hosted our horses and our temporary RV on their property until we could …

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Dream Barns – Believe it Can Happen!

September 1, 2021August 23, 2021 by Karen Pickering

Photo from Castlebrook Barns

How do you feel about your barn? Are there things that could be more efficient? Are there conveniences you’d love to have but can’t afford? Or maybe you just haven’t gotten around to doing the necessary work. I have always wanted a barn with an aisle way. We recently left …

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1500 Miles to a New Adventure – Never Be Afraid of Change

August 5, 2021July 25, 2021 by Karen Pickering

As I write this, I’m sitting in my new temporary home office. Behind the computer screen, my window frames a view of Pike’s Peak. Colorado is beautiful. The desert flowers are blooming and I sit in awe of God’s creation and such different scenery than Washington. There’s much to get …

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Do You Know How Much Tack You Really Have? Moving is a Great Way to Purge Unused Gear

June 22, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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Well, the excitement of moving has worn off a little. I’ve just completed over 3,000 miles to and from Colorado moving the horses over. Preparing for the move was grueling, to say the least. However, I think the best part of moving is the clearing out all the things that …

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