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: Seasons of Change

August 5, 2020November 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Horses are the Gift that Keeps on Giving By Kim Roe With each passing year I experience two things with horses: 1) Gratitude to still have them in my life and, 2) Less ambition where they are concerned. Let me take this apart a little. The first point is …

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Editor’s Postcard: Pasture Time

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Reducing Stress a Vital Part of Equine Wellness By Kim Roe During the summer and fall I get up early in the morning to let my horses out in the pasture before the sugar content rises in the grass and the bugs get bad. It’s a pain (as I …

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Equestrian Lifestyle: Julia Bozzo and the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center

December 30, 2020October 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Enriching the Lives of Many with a Love of Horses Interview by Kim Roe Julia Bozzo of Bellingham, Washington has developed the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC) from a dream to one of the most respected therapeutic riding centers in the nation. For 26 years, Bozzo has enriched the …

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Editor’s Postcard: Horses Keep Us Learning

August 5, 2020September 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Opportunities Abound for Gaining Knowledge About Horses By Kim Roe Sometimes I just want riding to be easy. Unfortunately, throughout my career with horses, that’s seldom been the case. Riding horses and training them to a high degree in a specific sport is hard. I’ve only had a few …

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Feature Story: How to Choose a Safe Boarding Facility

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Management is Top Priority By Kim Roe If you board your horse, you need assurance that he is well-cared for and safe. As you drive off and leave your best buddy in someone else’s care, it’s important to know he’s in the best of hands. Top considerations when choosing …

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August 2019 Cover Story: Northwest Metal Supply Goes Above and Beyond

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Beautiful, Strong Structures and Making a Difference in the World By Kim Roe Todd Stern, owner of Northwest Metal Supply knows the importance of a well-built barn. Raised in Western Montana on a cattle ranch, Stern has seen first-hand how severe weather and large animals can destroy many structures. …

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Editor’s Postcard: Good Training Pays Off

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Think Ahead, Plan Safe Facilities, and Train Your Horse By Kim Roe Things with horses can go haywire in an instant. A horse’s immense power combined with split-second reactions and a powerful flight instinct can result in a horrible wreck. Anyone who lives with horses for long has a …

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April 2019 Cover Story: Pacific Moon Equestrian Center

August 5, 2020April 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Trust, Teamwork, and Integrity Define Karen Moore’s Dressage and Boarding Program By Kim Roe with Karen Moore and Meghan Valenti Twenty years ago, Karen Moore found horse heaven just outside of Arlington, Washington. She named it Pacific Moon. Tucked into the Cascade foothills, the 52-acre property offers a peaceful …

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Editor’s Postcard: Living With Exodus

August 5, 2020February 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Horses Fulfill Our Individual Values By Kim Roe A few years ago, I took a class aimed at helping me discover the direction I want to go in my business and personal life. The class helped me formulate a plan (a dream) and how to focus on it. I …

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Buying Horses – Go Beyond Love

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

by Kim Roe NWHS Editor As a professional trainer and instructor, I’ve given a lot of advice over the years about the kind of horse I want a student mounted on. I want the best for my clients and that means a safe, sound horse who helps them achieve …

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