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.

Ask the Expert: Choosing a student research project

September 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Q: I am after some advice. I must complete an extended essay/research project by the end of next year. I have chosen biology and would like to do something equine related. I am required to choose an issue and write 5000 words on it. I’m required to conduct my own …

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The RDC Ranch in Orting, Washington – Owner Ready to Pass the Torch on Once-in-a-Lifetime Property

September 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful. – Hazrat Inayat Khan When real estate agent Colt Fairley first met Rosie Campanoli, he was aware he was encountering a unique woman. “She’s a ball of energy with a massive heart for horses and their …

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Lhanze Kohr – Jumping into the Horse Business

August 12, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Jennifer Ecker Photography

Lhanze Kohr is a young trainer who’s recently put out her shingle in the horse business. She started out as a passionate young rider in the hunter/jumper ranks in Northwest Washington, riding at shows like Spring Nationals, Maple Ridge, and Thunderbird Show Park. Following her junior career, she worked as …

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Maturity Brings Excellence in Horse Training- Move Slowly, Take Your Time, and Take Breaks

August 11, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Catherine Madera

Training is directing your horse toward something he doesn’t know. – Anna Blake When I was in my late teens, I worked with an older horse trainer I respected a great deal. He didn’t talk a lot, but one of the things he told me was this: “Train a …

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Ask the Expert: How Do I Deal With a Herd Bound Horse?

November 9, 2020August 7, 2020 by Kim Roe

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Q: My question has a bit of a back story. I have one mare and one gelding. They’ve been together for four years. I had the gelding first (he is 16 and my mare is 9). I bought the mare as a four-year-old. They’ve never been apart. I show jump …

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Hope for the Future – Well-Bred Performance Horses Make Training a Joy

August 5, 2020June 30, 2020 by Kim Roe

Gus. Photo by Kim Roe.

My young horse, Gus, turned three years old in May. The years have flown by since I brought him home as a pudgy weanling, and now it’s time to start him under saddle. He’s a typical adolescent—bumbling and silly in one moment, taking my breath away with his athleticism and …

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Thank You, Marilyn Hagen – 30 Years of Serving the Horse Community in Northwest Washington State

June 4, 2020 by Kim Roe

Marilyn and Rick Hagen. Photo provided by Marilyn Hagen.

Marilyn Hagen is a much-appreciated member of the equine community in Northwest Washington State. She has owned and operated a leather and horse blanket repair and cleaning business named R & M Leather for 30 years. Marilyn also makes specialty leather items. Along with her husband Rick, they’ve operated a …

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Tack is Useful Art – The Stuff We Need and the Stuff We Love

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

I just wanted to mow the lawn. After weeks of rain the sky finally cleared. My grass was knee deep and I figured I could get a little done after the evening chores. But five minutes into the job one of the tires fell off its rim. Oh bother! There …

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Tips for Fitting an English Saddle – An Instructor’s Perspective

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

The conversation goes something like this: “I’m trying out a new dressage saddle. Will you let me know if it works for my horse?” This is when I start to get a little uncomfortable. I always answer, “Yes, but I’m not a saddle fitter; I’m a riding instructor.” I do …

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Boarding Horses for Others – Is it Worth it?

August 5, 2020June 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Have you thought about taking on a few boarders to help make ends meet? If you keep your horses at home, it might seem like a way to make some extra cash. Or maybe you’re considering building or buying a horse facility and starting a business. Can you make a …

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