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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A Lifetime of Foals

November 2017

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

November 2017

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

October 2017

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

October 2017

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

October 2017

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?

September 2017

“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

September 2017

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

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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