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.

Who is Inside the Barn is What Matters Most – My Hopes Live in a Barn

August 5, 2020March 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

“If dreams were lightning, And thunder was desire, This old house (or barn) would’ve Burned down a long time ago…” Angel from Montgomery by John Prine My first barn was a ramshackle affair. Hand built from bark-covered cedar poles and recycled steel siding, it was a sheep and cow …

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The Northwest Carriage Museum – Keeping History Alive

June 11, 2020February 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by The Northwest Carriage Museum.

Are you a history buff? Do you love old things that have been carefully restored and/or preserved? Are you nostalgic for the days when people traveled by horse and wagon (or stagecoach)? Do you know the difference between a town sleigh and a coachman’s sleigh? A Hansom cab and a …

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Four Hooves, Two Tires, and a Trail – A Lipizzan Mare, a Mountain Bike Named Seamus, and an Extraordinary Partnership

June 12, 2020February 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

One challenge horse folks have is how to include our non-riding family members in our weekend outings or vacations. It’s a dilemma! We want to trail ride or camp with our horses, but we don’t want to leave our loved ones behind. Sometimes a solution can be found with a …

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Living with Horses – Horse People can Handle the Realities of the Equestrian Lifestyle

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

We’re smack in the middle of winter with its driving rain, icy cold, and short days. As I’ve thought about writing this month’s editorial, with a focus on the equestrian lifestyle, it’s easy to find myself a wee bit sarcastic about the whole scene. Each day I pull on …

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Raising Baby – Bringing Up a Young Horse Offers Exceptional Horse/Human Relationship

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Gus as a foal. Photo by Julie Thornton.

Two years ago, I purchased a weanling colt I named Augustus. “Gus” is now two and a half and will soon begin his formal training. Honestly though, he’s been in training since he came to me as an 8-month-old colt. A Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, he was bred by my friend Julie …

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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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