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It may be February, but I’m feeling spring in the air and the usual draw toward the trail. It’s not a question of whether to ride (duh) but whether to ride alone or seek a partner. This is not a simple decision. It is more like the adult dating scene. …
A place to turn when all else fails I’m sitting here in my office, puttering. It’s 9:35 AM, I’ve been up since 4:30 AM and I’ve still not started on today’s project (organizing). I was planning on setting up new file folders for 2016, tackling unopened mail and clearing the …
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 …
April Gives Young Riders Confidence One of the joys April and I have is to give kids who don’t have the opportunity to ride a horse a little time in the saddle. One Friday night a month CTK Horsemen’s Association hosts an evening for others at Faith Equestrian Center in …
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 …
Learning How to Cope When Life Falls Apart by Karen Pickering For many of my friends who’ve been following my Facebook posts and sporadic blogs you’ve no doubt heard about the challenges I’ve faced this past year. From Mark’s stroke last December to his numerous health challenges this year, …
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 …
A simple, safe and cost effective way to use a high line The last weekend in August found me at Firemountain Trail Course in Sedro Woolley, WA. I love this place and Marilyn is a perfect hostess. She rides, trains and promotes trail safety at her place. She hosts many …
Colorado Horse SourceThe Colorado Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in Colorado and surrounding area. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, …
A Girl’s First Love by Annie L. Kaufman Used with permission by author There was a girl who had a love of swishing shimmering tails flagging high of manes rebounding, reaching above and hooves flying to the sky She longed to be in that scene Till one birthday it …