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Dream Barns – Believe it Can Happen!

September 1, 2021August 23, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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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What Was I Thinking?

May 29, 2021May 27, 2021 by Karen Pickering

Moving 1500 Miles Is Not for the Faint of Heart Would I do it again? Ask me in a month. Right now, I’m in the thick of closing on a house…finally! After several lost offers we finally found a place. It’s not final as of today but we’re hoping to …

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Moving On – I Will Never Forget Where I Come From

May 22, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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As we move through spring and into summer, I will be arriving in Colorado for a new adventure. The Northwest has been my home for my entire life so, leaving has been the toughest decision I’ve ever made. I have so many friends and acquaintances and I will miss everyone …

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Life Events in Moments – A Big Move Ahead but We’re Continuing On

April 30, 2021April 28, 2021 by Karen Pickering

April and me attending a clinic at the 2012 Washington State Horse Expo.

As I sit here preparing our April Equine Events issue, I’m wondering about all the equine activities that will soon be happening. There’s still uncertainty in the air about horse shows and gatherings but I’m sure ready to start getting out there. As of today (I’m writing this on February …

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Thinking of Barns – My Barn is My Sanctuary

March 23, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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My barn’s not fancy, by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s special. My dad built it for me in the 70s. At one time we had 7 horses inside and a run-in portion for cattle. I had one box stall and several tie stalls for the rest of the …

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Embrace the Lessons from 2020 – Create the Life of Your Dreams

February 5, 2021February 1, 2021 by Karen Pickering

One of the things I’m truly grateful for is this signed Fred Stone print.

Christmas Eve found me sitting on my steps wondering what 2021 would bring. I was still hoping that the print magazine was a possibility, but it wasn’t meant to be. We’ve now moved into a digital-only format. There are many exciting revisions with the online magazine, and it will be …

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A Time to Rejuvenate – Looking Back Helps to Move Forward

January 16, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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Most of us agree that 2020 is a year we don’t want to relive. A pandemic, business closures, school closures, few (if any) gatherings or activities, and grief were the past year’s reality. Recently, I’ve seen a small ray of hope. I have the privilege to work a few Wednesday …

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Humble Beginnings – What Does the Next Chapter Hold?

December 28, 2020December 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

It’s been quite a ride. The past 25 years have brought a lifetime of fond memories serving the horse industry. I’m truly blessed to have worked in an industry I love for so many years. Its humble beginnings have grown into a glossy, well-designed magazine for equine enthusiasts all over …

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