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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Meet Karen and Patience O’Neal, Mother/Daughter Eventing Duo By: Kim Roe Two of the most successful and talented Three Day Eventing riders on the West Coast just happen to be mother and daughter. Karen and Patience O’Neal won their respective divisions at the 2016 Area 7 Championships at Aspen …