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New Possibilities and Resources – Change is Inevitable and Good

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

As I reflect on nearly 25 years of publishing the Northwest Horse Source Magazine, I’m grateful for so many loyal friends, advertisers, team members, and readers. I often think about the changes that are happening in our world today. The Northwest Horse Source has survived the odds that most businesses …

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What is Your Dream Barn? – Living Your Best Equestrian Life

August 5, 2020March 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

Karen driving Chloe at Faith Equestrian Center. Walking alongside is Faith Equestrian’s owner Shelly DeBoer with Sparky.

I recently had the privilege to attend a driving clinic at Faith Equestrian Center in Birch Bay, Washington. Amber Weinmann and Katherine Smith gave it specifically for people new to driving miniature horses. The facility is ideal; it’s definitely the kind of place I dream about. If you live in …

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Taking the Northwest Horse Source into the Future

April 19, 2021February 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

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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From My Saddle: Gifts Come in Many Forms

August 5, 2020November 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

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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From My Saddle: Wellness for Your Horse and You

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

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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From My Saddle: Learning New Things

August 5, 2020September 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Driving is My Next Adventure! By Karen Pickering A few years ago, I was gifted a beautiful miniature horse named Chloe. She’s a little spitfire—bossing April around and just being a bold little steed. She’s been great to handle, and I’ve kept her exercised by lunging her and going …

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From My Saddle: Reality Check

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Are you a Dreamer or Goal Setter? By Karen Pickering Learning life skills that get you where and what you want is hard work—but it’s fun and rewarding. I encourage all of you to follow your dream by creating tangible goals. I love the saying you can’t get to …

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Moving the Northwest Horse Source Magazine into the Future

April 19, 2021February 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

We Need Your Input to Change with the Times By Karen Pickering 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 not able to change with the times. Over the past few …

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Regroup, Review, and Reset for The New Year

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Are We Changing with the Times? By Karen Pickering I’ve been publishing the Northwest Horse Source for a long time. There’s this elusive goal to be a certain size or have a particular look. I always wanted this magazine to be much like a national magazine but offered free …

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Moments in Time

August 5, 2020December 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Life is a Series of Special Moments By Karen Pickering I can’t believe we’re approaching Christmas already! It’s October 25th as I write this and sitting here wondering what to write about, I looked back at my December editorial from last year. It was about my best friend, T …

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