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.

April 2017 Cover Story: Heidi Snider Kauffman

August 5, 2020April 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Choosing a Life of Abundance by Kim Roe When I first spoke to Heidi Snider Kauffman I felt an immediate connection. Both of us busy horsewomen, we played phone and email tag for a few days before I caught up to her. She told me about her life as …

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From Horse Shows to Trail Rides

August 5, 2020April 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

The Places Horses Take Us by Kim Roe I’ve always loved a horse show. It’s not just the competition, though that’s certainly part of it. I love the whole package. From the moment I drive onto the show grounds I’ve entered my happy place. Everywhere I look are beautiful, …

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Home is Where My Horse Lives

August 5, 2020March 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Putting Down Roots by Kim Roe In early spring the color of dawn changes here at Blue Gate Farm; there’s a faint pink glow, a welcome tint after all those dark winter mornings. Late February is marked by the evening calls of frogs looking for love. Soon the migrating …

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Juni Fisher Sings About the Western Life

December 14, 2017February 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Ellensburg’s Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering February 17-19 by Kim Roe The Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering is a celebration of western music, art, gear, and cowboy poetry in Ellensburg, Washington, February 17-19. Juni Fisher is one of the musicians headlining at this year’s gathering. Juni and …

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Pass it On

August 5, 2020February 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Horses are a Joy to be Shared by Kim Roe One recent morning I heard my two senior horses running and snorting in their field. As I walked up to investigate I saw a large dog barking at them from the other side of the fence. Irritated, I decided …

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Riding Through Winter

August 5, 2020February 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Tips from 3 Northwestern Professionals by Kim Roe Winter is an important time to accomplish training goals. But sometimes getting motivated to ride in bitter cold, wind, or rain can be overwhelming. This winter has been a difficult one in the Northwest, so I to asked three top northwestern …

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Raising Horses

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

A Labor of Love, Time, and Money by Kim Roe When I meet someone for the first time and they find out I am involved in the horse business, I am inevitably asked, “Do you raise horses?” I tend to answer too quickly, “Aack! No way.” It’s a knee-jerk …

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Travel and Horses

December 22, 2017January 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Horse Training, Exploring, and Learning by Kim Roe Many serious riders are combining their love of travel with their quest for more equine knowledge. Imagine traveling to your dream destination and while exploring a new country, culture, and landscape you also ride well-trained horses under the tutelage of world-class …

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A Good Horse

August 5, 2020December 1, 2016 by Kim Roe

Saying Goodbye Hurts by Kim Roe In September I had to euthanize my 35-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, Dynanic. A son of the legendary Reminic, my mother bred and raised him. She used him for cutting, reining, and working cow horse. We rode him in the mountains, gathered and herded …

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Horse People are the Gift

August 5, 2020November 1, 2016 by Kim Roe

Horses – The Tie that Binds Us By: Kim Roe I live in a river valley in the foothills below Mt. Baker. We are a community of farmers, loggers, poets, and musicians. Elk and cattle graze the vast green fields, corn thrives, and we grow some of the best …

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