Kim Roe

Kim Roe grew up riding on the family ranch and competed in Western rail classes, trail horse, reining, working cow, and hunter/jumper. She trained her first horse for money at 12 years old, starting a pony for a neighbor. Kim has been a professional dressage instructor in Washington state for over 30 years, training hundreds of horses and students through the levels. In recent years Kim has become involved in Working Equitation and is a small ‘r’ Working Equitation judge with WE United. Kim is the editor of the Northwest Horse Source Magazine, and also a writer, photographer, and poet. She owns and manages Blue Gate Farm in Deming, Washington where she continues to be passionate about helping horses and riders in many disciplines.

Editor’s Postcard: What Makes a Horseman?

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true horsemanship
Photo by Kim Roe

It’s a Lifelong Trip horse·​man, noun, 14th century 1. a rider or driver of horses; especially: one whose skill is exceptional2. A person skilled in caring for or managing horses Merriam Webster Dictionary A long time ago I was at a dressage show sitting on my tack trunk in front of …

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Cover Story: A New Approach to Equine Wellness

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Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic and The Equine Healing Center
Massie Vet Team. Photo credit: Shasta Photography by KA

Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic and The Equine Healing Center Unveil State-of-the-Art Facility in Oregon Imagine one place where all your horse’s health and wellness needs are met, where farriers, bodyworkers, and holistic medicine practitioners collaborate and work hand-in-hand with your veterinarian and assist each other easily and readily, and where …

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Editor’s Postcard: A Few Thoughts on Competition

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Photo by Kim Roe

After the Show—a Judge’s Musings I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—I love horse shows, and I love being a judge. Judging horse shows takes me places I’d never be able to see and allows me to meet wonderful like-minded people. I also get to see horses, beautiful …

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Editor’s Postcard: The Grass Dilemma

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Welsh Cob Gus practices yoga poses to reach a blade of grass. Photo Courtesy Kim Roe, Blue Gate Farm.

Managing Plump, Bored Horses Means Rethinking Equine Husbandry With nearly 40 acres of pastures, fields, and woods, my place, Blue Gate Farm, sits on fertile soil and has plenty of water. Even in the hottest, driest summers the grass stays green without irrigation. I’ve spent thousands of dollars and many …

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Feature Story: What’s in My Hay?

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Hay
Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Educate Yourself to Save Money and Keep Animals Healthy A few years ago I ordered a load of teff hay for my metabolic horse. The seller had posted photos and analysis on social media, and though it was expensive—nearly $600 per ton delivered and stacked—it looked like a good product …

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Editor’s Postcard: Who Will Carry On?

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Equine Facility Professionals are Hard Workers, Passionate, and (Maybe) Crazy A few years back a teenage student of mine asked, “What will happen to all these horse facilities owned by old women like you after you all die?” Ha! I was taken aback (to say the least). I was only …

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New & Noteworthy: Horse Industry Podcast Seeks Pictures and Descriptions of First Ponies

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Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

While some equestrians are fortunate to own, ride, and show world champion horses, the love and appreciation for our first ponies is something we never forget. The Horse Industry Podcast (horseindustrypodcast.com) has launched a new long-term project to capture the stories of first ponies through their “Registry of the Remarkables” …

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Small Farm Makeover: Fencing Horse Properties

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Photos Courtesy Kim Roe

Keep Your Equines Safe and Where They Belong Few things are more important on a horse property than good fencing. Well-constructed, safe, effective fences give you the peace of mind to know your horses will stay home and add value to your property. Fencing represents a huge financial outlay, so …

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Editor’s Postcard: How to Sell Your Horse

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Carol Landt with a young prospect. Photo courtesy Carol Landt.

Think Like a Buyer When Marketing Your Horse A friend of mine was recently in the market for a new horse, and she shared with me her frustrations about the choices some sellers make when presenting their horses. Carol Landt has been riding and training horses for decades. She’s an …

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Cover Story: Columbia Equine Hospital of Gresham, Oregon

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Columbia Equine Hospital
Photo by Paul Duff, DVM

40 Years of Expert Equine Care Finding exceptional veterinary care for our horses has become more difficult in recent years. There seems to be fewer veterinarians willing to provide ambulatory care services over large areas, fewer options for 24/7 emergency care, and fewer equine hospitals equipped with the necessary staff, …

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