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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: Pasture Time

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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 … Read More

Editor’s Postcard: Horses Keep Us Learning

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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 … Read More

Feature Story: How to Choose a Safe Boarding Facility

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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 … Read More

Editor’s Postcard: Good Training Pays Off

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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 … Read More

April 2019 Cover Story: Pacific Moon Equestrian Center

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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 … Read More

Editor’s Postcard: Living With Exodus

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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 … Read More

Buying Horses – Go Beyond Love

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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 … Read More

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The Northwest Horse Source Magazine
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