Oregon Horse Center

Oregon Horse Center
Oregon Horse Center. Photo courtesy of Oregon Horse Center, Chris Sloan Photography

A Northwest Treasure for Horse Events by Karen Pickering Last weekend (May 5th) I escaped for a short visit to one of the nicest equestrian facilities in the Northwest––The Oregon Horse Center. I’ve heard many good things about this facility but had never been there. It was so much more …

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Will She Recover?

It’s Hard to be Patient by Karen Pickering   I LOVE sorting. trail competitions and trail riding. It’s been a rough couple of years with April’s Navicular recovery. I have had amazing help with the barefoot trims, using hoof boots and watching improvement from time to time. April has quite a …

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Expos Provide Learning Opportunities and Fun!

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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Spring is Here!

Planning Ahead is an Essential Part of Life By Karen Pickering   I long for t-shirt weather and lazy afternoon trail rides. As I write this column it’s February 26th, the Monday after a crazy weekend of six inches of snow and super cold weather. We just finished the Small …

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Envisioning a New Barn

March 2018

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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Time in the Barn

February 2018

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 Northwest Horse Source is looking for New Talent

Every business goes through an evolution. Especially when it’s been around for over 22 years in a particular industry. We have been through good times, survived hard times and continue to expand our service to our readers. Most recently we have added a responsive website, more online advertising options, a …

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Should You Ditch Print in Your Marketing Plan?

Thoughts from NWHS Publisher   “It’s so expensive…” or “Is that for the year?” I hear this quite often. Our world has been changed dramatically by the digital revolution. We wouldn’t be caught dead without our cell phones. They are a huge part of our lives. Magazines have stepped up …

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Reset 2018

January 2018

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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Saying Goodbye

December 2017

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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