The Northwest Horse Source Celebrates 25 Years – Karen Pickering Builds a Community and a Magazine

Twenty-five years ago, a young woman with a passion for horses had a vision. Karen Pickering, publisher and owner of The Northwest Horse Source, started something special—a horse magazine that offers an educational resource to horse people specifically in the Pacific Northwest region. Karen’s vision for The Northwest Horse Source …

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Mark Pickering Benefit Auction and Dinner to be Held in Lynden, WA

On December 11, Mark and Karen Pickerings’ lives changed forever when Mark experienced a devastating stroke. Karen has lived her dream for the past 20 years, using her skill and talent to build a community through the Northwest Horse Source Magazine. From event and charity promotion, to celebrating regional personalities, …

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Trainer’s Profile: Bruce Anderson of Natural Humanship™

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Photos by Julianne Neal, JA Media Productions

Seeing Bruce in action has been a thrill. He has such a way with horses and people! I witnessed his methods at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo a couple years ago and then again at the Mustang Summit in Westcliffe, Colorado this past summer. Check out his website and see …

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Create an Advertising Calendar!

Planning an advertising calendar is crucial for organized and effective marketing. Here’s a simple outline for a monthly advertising calendar: I have always enjoyed working with my customers on their advertising. It may seem like a great deal of work but actually if you follow this step by step, you …

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Could 2024 really be terrible?

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Could 2024 really be terrible? It just depends who you listen to. As we step into 2024, there’s a lot of worry about what the year might hold. Optimism and hope are not dead. It’s all about perspective. There will be challenges, but also amazing opportunities – especially when it …

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From My Saddle: I Love Horse Expos

Enya and Karen at Semiahmoo after a morning walk and some much-needed rest and relaxation. NWHS Photo.

Every Event is a Unique Experience By Karen Pickering It all started with the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in February. It was very cold in Brighton, Colorado but a great event. We then trekked to Albany, Oregon for the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo. As I write this I’m vacationing …

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Regional Equine Entities Join Forces for Community Benefit

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The Colorado Horse Source is proud to announce that it will serve as the official publication of the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Denver, Colorado, February 23–26, 2023. The event historically presents four days of horse-focused clinics, trade-show shopping, and educational opportunities for those who are active in the horse …

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Mustang Discovery Ride – Event held 8/5/22

Mustang Discover Ride – Event held 8/5/22
Photo Courtesy Karen Pickering, NWHS/COHS

Meet the Mustang Event hosted by Jeff & Teri Hall in Castlerock CO Lisanne Fear is a determined woman riding to create awareness of the Mustang. She is riding 5000 miles with the goal of helping to get 5000 Mustangs Adopted that are living in holding pens at various BLM …

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Creatives Join Forces to Support the Colorado Horse Community

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The horse community at large comprises a tightly knit group with a shared lifestyle. Though smaller in scale, regional equine communities amplify that passion, interest, and dedication to a whole new level. Karen Pickering recognizes the valuable opportunity to serve these micro-audiences as the publisher and owner of the The Northwest Horse …

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Book Review – Wild – The Legendary Horses of Sable Island

Sable Island is home to one of the last herds of completely wild horses and nothing else. This small strip of earth, often nestled in a blanket of fog 100 miles from land, is shrouded in mystery and intrigue as man has failed to conquer the island despite numerous attempts. …

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