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Equestrian Events Need Happy Volunteers

One Woman’s Vision and Generosity Brings Fun to Others By Kim Roe   I spent the last weekend of February judging a Working Equitation show in Eugene, OR. Working Equitation is a three (sometimes four) phase event that is fairly new to the U.S. It involves a dressage phase and …

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A Farm Through the Seasons

March 2018

A Healthy Farm is Home for Many Creatures by Kim Roe   “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of each.” —Henry David Thoreau It seems as though it’s been raining forever. These seemingly endless …

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Don’t Be a Slob!

February 2018

Etiquette for Equestrians Away From Home by Kim Roe   Most boarding and training facilities are owned and managed by hard-working professionals who are in the business because they love horses and the country life. The horse business involves non-stop work and loads of money — both in the original …

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Horses Lead Me Around the World

February 2018

Equestrian Vacation Brings Knowledge and New Friends by Kim Roe   I spent 3 weeks in Portugal in November. I’ve trained with Portuguese horsemen for a number of years now, own and love a Lusitano horse, and have always dreamed of exploring Portugal. The opportunity arose, and I took it! …

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Buying Your Dream Horse

January 2018

9 Ways to Riefine Your Search by Kim Roe   The dream has become a reality. Lists have been made and double-checked. You’re spending hours looking at horse ads, emailing sellers, and viewing videos. You lie awake nights in anticipation of your new horse. But how do you know if …

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Another Horse!

January 2018

Following My Passion by Kim Roe   I just bought my last horse. Well, that’s what I keep saying. What’s that joke? Horses are as expensive as cocaine and twice as addictive. The horse I bought is a weanling colt by North Forks Cardi and out of Coco, a Thoroughbred …

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Learn on the Road

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

December 2017

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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My Favorite Gifts

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

November 2017

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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