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A Gift of Time

August 5, 2020November 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

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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Keeping Healthy

August 5, 2020October 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

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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Life Brings Learning

August 5, 2020September 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

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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Weekend Retreats

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

Time to Get Away and Recharge by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher It was a hustle to get ready to go on our first camping trip of the year. Spending time at Stonewater Camp with our church horsemen’s group is an outing I look forward to every year. Nestled in …

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God Bless America

August 5, 2020July 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

Grateful for 22 Years of the Northwest Horse Source by Karen Pickering I am grateful for this magnificent country. We are blessed to live in this land of opportunity; it’s astounding how many choices and resources we enjoy. Who would have imagined 10 years ago we could take magazine …

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Tack Essentials

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

Horse Expos Bring Wide Selection by Karen Pickering If you’ve been to a horse expo, you’ve undoubtedly found some fun new device, piece of equipment, or training tip to try. Every year there’s something new to add to your collection of gear. I love the variety that expos bring! …

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Time to Recharge

August 5, 2020May 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

May is the Gateway to Summer by Karen Pickering I recently attended three expos and finalized the April issue of the Northwest Horse Source. As I write this, I’m bursting with new ideas. Horse events always get me charged up! There are so many great products to see, clinics …

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Seasons of Life

August 5, 2020April 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

Activities, Memories and Introspection by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher As I write this column I am a week away from the first expo in March. The anticipation of seeing my customers, readers, and friends brings me great purpose and excitement. I love catching up with everyone and seeing what …

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Hope for the Future

August 5, 2020March 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

When Community Carries Us by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher March brings budding flowers, a fresh perspective, and a chance to realize that dreams do come true. I’m reveling in this realization. They come true, but not always when we expect or want them. The past 6 months of looking …

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What Does Equine Lifestyle Mean?

August 5, 2020February 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

NWHS Publisher Lives it by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher My love of horses started at a very young age. I was so obsessed I had to draw horses, read about horses, and dream of someday having a horse of my own. I was ten years old when I got …

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