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.

The Making of a Horseman

August 5, 2020June 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

Attention to Detail By Kim Roe At 9 years old I begged my mother for jumping lessons. I grew up wild and free on my little cow pony riding western (or more often bareback), but I dreamed of riding long-legged jumping horses like the ones I’d seen at the …

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An Interview with Kerri Kent

August 5, 2020June 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

Kerrits Founder Designs Clothes for All Women By Kim Roe from an interview by Karen Pickering In the little town of Bingen, WA (population 712) you can find something truly remarkable: a successful equestrian apparel company that is the result of dreams, hard work, and a bit of …

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Book Review

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

The Girl on the Dancing Horse By Charlotte Dujardin Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record–breaking performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The world was captivated by the young woman with the dazzling smile and her dancing horse. Dujardin …

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Beautiful Horses – Reasons for Venturing Out

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

by Kim Roe Okay, I’ll admit it. My horses and I grew rather soft this winter. The wet, dark, and cold drove me inside and away from my riding too often. My computer sits close to the woodstove and it’s not a bad life–sitting in a comfortable chair, sipping …

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The Washington State Horse Park

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

World-Class Equestrian Facility Provides Opportunity for All Disciplines Story compiled by Kim Roe Few things in life are more enjoyable for horse enthusiasts than riding their horse in beautiful country. But open space for horseback riding is dwindling, and privately owned equestrian facilities are being sold and developed at …

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Equestrian Events Need Happy Volunteers

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

One Woman’s Vision and Generosity Brings Fun to Others By Kim Roe I spent the last weekend of February judging a Working Equitation show in Eugene, OR. Working Equitation is a three (sometimes four) phase event that is fairly new to the U.S. It involves a dressage phase and …

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A Farm Through the Seasons

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

A Healthy Farm is Home for Many Creatures by Kim Roe “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of each.” —Henry David Thoreau It seems as though it’s been raining forever. These seemingly endless …

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Don’t Be a Slob!

June 30, 2020February 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

Etiquette for Equestrians Away From Home by Kim Roe Most boarding and training facilities are owned and managed by hard-working professionals who are in the business because they love horses and the country life. The horse business involves non-stop work and loads of money — both in the original …

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Horses Lead Me Around the World

August 5, 2020February 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

Equestrian Vacation Brings Knowledge and New Friends by Kim Roe I spent 3 weeks in Portugal in November. I’ve trained with Portuguese horsemen for a number of years now, own and love a Lusitano horse, and have always dreamed of exploring Portugal. The opportunity arose, and I took it! …

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Buying Your Dream Horse

August 5, 2020January 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

9 Ways to Riefine Your Search by Kim Roe The dream has become a reality. Lists have been made and double-checked. You’re spending hours looking at horse ads, emailing sellers, and viewing videos. You lie awake nights in anticipation of your new horse. But how do you know if …

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