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It’s Finally Real

June 24, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Change is hard but necessary So I’ve finally made the decision to move on. It’s super difficult after living in the same home for 30+ years. I bought the property from my parents in 1985, moved into a mobile home and have been pretty comfortable for all these years. So …

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Equipment for the Everyday Rider

August 5, 2020June 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job by Karen Pickering I love shopping for horse tack and equipment; it just makes owning a horse more fun. The challenge comes when trying to decide where to buy your gear to get the most for your money. This isn’t always just …

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It’s All About the Fun!

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Attend a Spring Riding Clinic by Karen Pickering I love this time of year. Green grass and sunshine, combined with fun horse expos and clinics simply add up to an improved disposition for my horses and me. Today I’m starting a new chapter with a horse named Feather. She …

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Growth Is Essential

March 11, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Embracing the possibilities with change I’m starting a new chapter in my life. After 30 years in the same home I’ve decided I need a change. After things got super tight with publishing in 2009 we stuck it out in a downtown office for 2 more years. In 2011 …

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Dreaming of a New Horse Barn

August 5, 2020March 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Turning Dreams into Reality by Karen Pickering For years I’ve dreamed of owning a beautiful, efficient horse facility. It seems elusive, but I’m determined! This past year has made me realize more than ever the importance of chore efficiency. For me, cleaning the barn quickly so I can do …

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The Best Thing About the Equestrian Life

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

A Tribute to the True Horse Person by Karen Pickering This issue is for the person that gets out of bed at an unbelievable hour, with a smile, to feed horses and clean stalls. They yearn for the smell of fresh cut hay and the soft touch of a …

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Organizing at the NW Horse Source Headquarters

January 22, 2016 by Karen Pickering

It’s painful but worth the process Monday was the 18th (Martin Luther King Day). I planned on spending the whole day organizing my office so I could find things easily and get rid of the depressing clutter. By the time I went through emails, answered a couple of calls (wasn’t …

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A Word About Inspiration and Horses

November 29, 2018January 15, 2016 by Karen Pickering

A place to turn when all else fails I’m sitting here in my office, puttering. It’s 9:35 AM, I’ve been up since 4:30 AM and I’ve still not started on today’s project (organizing). I was planning on setting up new file folders for 2016, tackling unopened mail and clearing the …

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Embracing the Journey

August 5, 2020January 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Looking Ahead to 2016 by Karen Pickering December 11, 2014 is a day that changed Mark and me forever. While I reject the idea from doctors that, “this is your new normal,” I also realize that because of Mark’s stroke, things will never be the same. It’s a new …

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I’ll Never Be Able to Thank Everyone

November 29, 2018December 23, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Remembering a Year of Blessings 2015 was an incredible journey: a true test of faith. Life “happens” to all of us and I learned the many ways God shows up to help us through the worst kinds of challenges.” After Mark’s stroke on December 11th, 2014, it seemed the worst …

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