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Working in the Horse Industry

August 5, 2020September 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Getting an Education Makes Sense By Karen Pickering I’ve loved horses since I was old enough to walk. I dreamed of being a horse trainer and taming the wild steed of my dreams. My mom hoped for a curly-haired daughter that loved dolls and dresses but ended up …

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Summer Projects Make an Eco-Friendly Farm

August 5, 2020August 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Compost System Added for Cooking Poop! By Karen Pickering This summer has been about projects. With my husband Mark feeling better and able to do more we’ve gotten quite a few things done around the farm. This month the Northwest Horse Source is focused on training and facilities, so …

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Super-Sized Performance Horses

August 5, 2020July 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

In the Service of our Veterans By Karen Pickering On Saturday, May 26 I found myself at the Bellingham Memorial Day Parade. A small group of local veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1585, led by John Ferdon, boarded a beautifully decorated wagon owned by Paul and Gail …

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Tack Cleaning

August 5, 2020June 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

An Important Chore (Though Often Overlooked) By Karen Pickering Recently I was gifted a harness for my miniature horse, Chloe. It’s a beautiful, heavy-duty leather harness that was in need of some TLC, so I finally sat down to clean and condition the leather. I’ve started taking driving lessons …

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Expos Provide Learning Opportunities and Fun!

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Horses and Recreation Go Together By Karen Pickering I’ve been publishing The Northwest Horse Source for over 22 years now. Just back from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to be in the industry I love. At the expo, I had a chance …

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Spring is Here!

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Planning Ahead is an Essential Part of Life By Karen Pickering I long for t-shirt weather and lazy afternoon trail rides. As I write this column it’s February 26th, the Monday after a crazy weekend of six inches of snow and super cold weather. We just finished the Small …

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Envisioning a New Barn

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

Dreams are Free! by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher Our March Barn and Farm issue is one of my favorites of the year. Spring is starting to unfold and more daylight brightens the spirits. Let the dreaming begin! I have lived in the same home for more than 30 years …

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Time in the Barn

August 5, 2020February 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

More Than Just a Home for Horses by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher My barn is not fancy. My dad built it for me in the 70s due to my relentless begging for a place for my growing collection of horses. I think I had seven horses at one time. …

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Reset 2018

August 5, 2020January 1, 2018 by Karen Pickering

The Best is Yet to Come by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher Ever wish you could hit a reset button and go back in time? I’ve done a lot of reminiscing recently and find myself looking at all the things I could have done differently in my life. But then …

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Saying Goodbye

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

A Lifetime of Friendship and Business Ventures by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher This picture depicts one of the greatest adventures of my lifetime. I was 29 years old and had just lost my father a few months prior. My friend T (Theresa) pushed until I agreed to be a …

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