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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

Photo courtesy of BarnPros.com

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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Revealing Struggles is Hard

November 11, 2020 by Karen Pickering

One of my greatest joys has been riding April...everywhere!

The Dilemma of Transparency I’ve made some recent posts about needing help. I can’t tell you how hard it is to reveal the struggles that I know many people are having this year. As a business owner you always want to build the perception that you have it all together; …

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Love the Magazine or Website?

November 22, 2021November 2, 2020 by Karen Pickering

April enjoying a break in Yellowstone National Park

Times Are Changing When I started the magazine in December of 1995, I had no idea what to do or where to start. It all began with a company newsletter I was doing for my job at a US Customs Broker in Blaine, WA. The idea caught on and with …

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Find Gifts in Memories – Recovery Offers Time to Reminisce

November 3, 2020November 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

Karen and April at Bolender Horse Park, Fall 2014 - Photo by Hal Cook

It’s funny. When you’re young, you think you’ll never get old. I remember feeling that I’d never get my driver’s license, graduate high school, or marry. When I was a little girl all I could think about was horses. I tormented my parents almost daily about getting a horse. They …

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