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.

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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Does Your Horse Have the Hiccups?

June 30, 2020September 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

“Thumps” is a Sign of Electrolyte Imbalance by Kim Roe Not long ago I heard a strange noise coming from one of my paddocks. Part cough, part grunt, I worried one of my horses might be choking. I found my gelding standing calmly under his tree appearing to hiccup …

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Competing Again

August 5, 2020September 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Showing and Education Go Together by Kim Roe Ready or not, here I come. These words keep running through my mind as I frantically try to get packed for my first competition in 3 years. I’m heading out tomorrow for Yelm, Washington, with two horses for a Working Equitation …

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September 2017 Cover Story: The BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe

August 5, 2020September 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Bringing Joy, Healing, and Support to The Community by Kim Roe The magnificent Friesian horse with his long mane and tail, all-black coat, arching neck, and feathered feet brings a sense of awe and wonder to anyone who sees him. When you put a group of Friesians together, with …

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Nehalem Bay State Park

November 28, 2017September 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Camp with Horses and Ride this Oregon Beach by Kim Roe Is it on your bucket list to gallop your horse across a beautiful sandy beach and play in the ocean waves? Do you love camping and want to bring your horse along on your vacation? On Oregon’s north …

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