Karen Pickering

Owner/Publisher Karen’s lifelong love of horses began at a very early age when she wore out a couple of rocking horses before convincing her parents to get her the real thing. That ill-tempered bay gelding, Brandy, was a challenge for the young horsewoman, but it drove her ambition to become a horse trainer. After attending Canyonview Equestrian College’s Horsemanship Program, Karen realized she needed work that was a little more lucrative than training, so she took a job with Customs Brokerage to pay the bills. There, she discovered an affinity for computers and a talent for creating informative, entertaining newsletters. The Northwest Horse Source began as such a letter in December 1995, with a distribution of 1000 copies for its 12 black and white pages. Now 29 years later, it's an online magazine and website with a reach of over 10,000 per month and growing! Not bad for the results of one woman’s dream to work with horses! Today, Karen remains involved with every aspect of the magazine and treasures the community of thousands who share a common passion.

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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Building a Barn?

August 5, 2020March 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

Compare Your Options for the Right Fit by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher In spring we start thinking about projects around the farm. Whether we’re considering a new barn or upgrading an existing structure, there are many companies willing to help. March is our Barn and Farm issue so The …

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Barn Companies Answer Questions

June 30, 2020March 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

Many Options Offered by Karen Pickering Dreaming of that special barn? This is the time of year when improvement projects around our farms and ranches start moving from fantasy to reality. For our Barn and Farm issue The Northwest Horse Source interviewed a number of construction companies and asked …

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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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Baby It’s Cold Outside!

January 13, 2017 by Karen Pickering

All-Weather sorters will ride anytime! There were still a few diehards at the Wednesday night sorting…. Many of us hadn’t ridden since November. Nevertheless it’s always an evening to look forward to. Can’t describe how much fun sorting is, even if it’s not a spectacular run. April seems to enjoy …

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Welcome to Our New Equestrian Lifestyle Section

December 29, 2017January 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

A Life with Horses by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher I’m very excited to bring you this new section. It’s all about our life with horses. Whether you board your horse or live on a 100-acre ranch, we all have one thing in common – we love horses and the …

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Breeding or Buying?

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

What’s the Right Thing to Do? by Karen Pickering When it comes to finding the right horse there are so many options it can be overwhelming. My experience buying horses is that they usually find me. It’s been 16 years since I bought a horse and I realize how …

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Senior Horses and Golden Opportunities

August 5, 2020December 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Purina Research Farm Tour Inspired Introspection by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher One of the perks of being a publisher of a horse magazine is the golden opportunities I have to meet people and organizations that influence the horse world. My September trip to the Purina Professional Horse Conference inspired …

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