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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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What a Ride!

November 29, 2018December 10, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Celebrating 20 Years in Publishing by Karen Pickering Looking through the December 2005 issue (our 10 year anniversary) brings back so many memories! It has been quite a journey, but one to celebrate, even amidst the many ongoing challenges. Why? I still love what I do and continue to …

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December 2015 Cover Story: The Price of Passion

August 5, 2020December 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Celebrating 20 Years of an Equine Lifestyle In her quest to live the full, passionate life, Karen Pickering has encountered significant challenges and obstacles. by Catherine Madera and Karen Pickering One of the best quotes describing the equine lifestyle comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: Riding a horse is not a …

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I Dream of Riding Again

November 6, 2015 by Karen Pickering

How NW Horse Source Magazine is surviving a Health Crisis It’s been an incredibly scary, frustrating year especially approaching the magazine’s 20th Anniversary Issue. I never dreamed I would be embarking on this journey last November. During this time last year I was planning a trip to see my friend Sharon after …

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The Importance of Wellness

August 5, 2020October 16, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Friends, Family and Horses Help Keep Us Healthy by Karen Pickering Wellness: The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits. With my husband’s health challenges and my own battle to stay healthy to care for him, run the magazine and …

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A Giving Community

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 by Karen Pickering

The true meaning of “community” The challenges of this year have seemed insurmountable at times. The weekly doctor visits, working in-between appointments, the uncertainty of our future, and loss of income has made this a memorable year to say the least. I guess the thing that keeps me going …

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It’s Okay to Dream

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Making Your Dream Facility a Reality by Karen Pickering Some of life’s greatest moments are the realization of a dream. If you’ve ever wanted something so badly it’s all you can think about then you know the power of your mind. I love the saying “Whatever your mind can …

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Learning and Letting Go

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

8 Keys to a Successful Sale by Karen Pickering Whether it’s forced on us or we look forward to it, I believe we never stop learning. Hopefully we hunger to learn new and better ways to live and this desire propels us beyond fear of the unknown so we …

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The Blessing of Tragedy

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

My life endured a major upheaval last December when my husband of 32 years suffered a massive stroke. While we never appreciate these events, I must say I have learned more in the last couple of months than I’ve learned in years. I have been humbled in so many ways …

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