From My Saddle

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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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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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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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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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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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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Experiences Make Great Gifts by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   I just finished a week in Colorado Springs with friends. It’s difficult when good friends move away, especially the horsey ones. The older I get the more I value experiences rather than things, so a visit was in order. Good …

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The Journey to Wellness for Human and Horse by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   Over the past three years I’ve been exposed to more opinions than I can absorb. With my husband Mark’s medical issue, I’ve learned there are many ways to approach a health challenge. My biggest lesson has …

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What Experience Has Taught Me by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   It’s hard to believe I’ve been publishing the magazine for over 21 years. The way we did things when I started looks nothing like it does now. Time passes, things change, and we either adapt or die. There is …

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