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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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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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Starting Another Business – What was I thinking?

August 5, 2020November 25, 2016 by Karen Pickering

NWHS Publisher Decides to Branch Out It’s a bold step to start a new business, especially when I already have so many demands on my time. Add this on top of taking a year-long personal development course, I’m insane! Life has thrown me some curve balls over the last few …

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Stepping Outside the Gift Box

August 5, 2020November 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Sometimes the Best Presents Aren’t Gift-Wrapped By: Karen Pickering I’m amazed at the unexpected gifts that come into my life. This spring, Gina Fresquez of Purina invited me on an all-expenses paid trip to the Purina Research Farm in Gray Summit, Missouri. I’ve just returned from this trip; what …

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On the Road to Recovery for a Navicular Mare named April

August 5, 2020October 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

A Journey from Horseshoes to Barefoot April and I have been together for 17 years. I purchased her as a yearling and together we have done reining, cow horse, sorting, extreme trail, mountain trail, cowboy race, and trail riding. She is incredibly athletic and has been featured in the …

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April’s Journey to Wellness

August 5, 2020October 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

A Change in Perspective By Karen Pickering “Hoof Boots? No Way! I’m not going through that hassle every time I want to ride.” This was my reaction when barefoot and boots was suggested as an option to April’s lameness. It’s interesting how we never seem to agree with something …

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Decompressing at the end of the day

September 20, 2016September 16, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Karen PickeringOwner/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 …

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Five Benefits of Long Term Business Relationships

September 9, 2016 by Karen Pickering

How Longevity Saves Time and Money Every day we are faced with challenges and opportunities that take up a great deal of time. We are peppered with emails, text messages, Facebook, Twitter and a variety of other social media. There are so many choices to make and decision-making has …

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Learning is Fun!

August 5, 2020September 1, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Weekend show provides learning, friendship and fun by Karen Pickering The best part of my job is being around horse people, especially when I’m with my horse April. I’m grateful for having The NW Horse Source Magazine to share adventures, celebrate wins, and encourage others to make learning a …

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Living the Dream as we Age

August 30, 2016August 25, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Does it really mean we have to give up? Some days are just harder than others. For the 2nd time this week I’m sitting in the ER with my husband. The doctor’s just cannot seem to figure out why his stomach won’t work. The past two years have been …

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