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.

Learn on the Road

August 5, 2020December 12, 2017 by Kim Roe

Combine Your Equine Education and Vacation by Kim Roe There’s a hot trend in equine education and travel: combine them! Opportunities can be found worldwide, but some of the best training and adventure is in North America. Top instructors and clinicians are inviting students to come to them, and …

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Beautiful Old Friends

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

The Very Old Teach Us Kindness by Kim Roe Human, dog, cat, or horse, old age brings with it wisdom and grace. Old horses seem to become more honorable and proud—even when they’re ornery! They hold a special place of esteem in the herd and also with me. I …

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January 31, 2018December 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Helping Horses and Humans Feel Better by Kim Roe How did you start with horses? My aunt was responsible for infecting me with the horse bug. She lives on a large farm in Wales and hosted me for school vacations. I took lessons at local riding schools around Oxford, …

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My Favorite Gifts

August 5, 2020November 24, 2017 by Kim Roe

How to Spoil Your Favorite Horse Owner by Kim Roe How do you choose a gift for a horse-loving friend or family member? You don’t want to break the bank, nor go too practical and buy them a bale of alfalfa, sack of grain, or a manure fork. …

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Realities of the Horse Business

August 5, 2020November 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Satisfaction Comes from a Job Done Well by Kim Roe The dark side of being a horse trainer is your heart gets broken, a lot. People bring you their horses — some are crazy, some A-students, some super-athletes, and some lap dogs. You build their confidence and form a …

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A Lifetime of Foals

January 12, 2018November 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Raising Horses Takes Grit by Kim Roe Julie Murphy has bred and raised sport horses for decades. One of the first breeders of warmblood horses in the Pacific Northwest, her horses have competed successfully in dressage, hunter/jumper, and eventing. Julie raises her horses in a herd setting on her …

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The Best Presents are Free

August 5, 2020November 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

The Gift of Time Brings Joy in Any Season by Kim Roe Sometimes the holidays are overwhelming. We want to give presents that reflect how important our friends and loved ones are to us, but purchasing multiple gifts brings on a financial crisis. Or maybe we just don’t know …

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Meet Kyle Churchill

December 5, 2017October 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Stanwood Trainer Wins Monroe Mustang Makeover by Kim Roe On August 17-19 in Monroe, Washington, the Mustang Heritage Foundation sponsored an Extreme Mustang Makeover competition. These competitions were developed and presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation with the goal of promoting the versatility and trainability of the American Mustang. Trainers …

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Horses Need Our Care

August 5, 2020October 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Living with Horses is a Gift Beyond Measure by Kim Roe As I finished my ride this evening I noticed the elk herd was back in my hayfield. The South Fork Valley herd has flourished, and they’ve discovered my hayfield is particularly tasty (no second cutting for me this …

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Ionophore Toxicosis

August 5, 2020October 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Poison in Your Feed Bag by Kim Roe One of the joys of horse ownership is pouring grain or concentrates into a bucket and offering it to a happy horse. Concentrates provide our horses with important nutrients and calories they might not otherwise receive. We trust that the ingredients …

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