Kim Roe We’re smack in the middle of winter with its driving rain, icy cold, and short days. As I’ve thought about writing this month’s editorial, with a focus on the equestrian lifestyle, it’s easy to find myself a wee bit sarcastic about the whole scene. Each day I pull on …
Read MoreLiving with Horses – Horse People can Handle the Realities of the Equestrian Lifestyle
Two years ago, I purchased a weanling colt I named Augustus. “Gus” is now two and a half and will soon begin his formal training. Honestly though, he’s been in training since he came to me as an 8-month-old colt. A Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, he was bred by my friend Julie …
Read MoreRaising Baby – Bringing Up a Young Horse Offers Exceptional Horse/Human Relationship
Horses are the Gift that Keeps on Giving By Kim Roe With each passing year I experience two things with horses: 1) Gratitude to still have them in my life and, 2) Less ambition where they are concerned. Let me take this apart a little. The first point is …
Reducing Stress a Vital Part of Equine Wellness By Kim Roe During the summer and fall I get up early in the morning to let my horses out in the pasture before the sugar content rises in the grass and the bugs get bad. It’s a pain (as I …
Enriching the Lives of Many with a Love of Horses Interview by Kim Roe Julia Bozzo of Bellingham, Washington has developed the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC) from a dream to one of the most respected therapeutic riding centers in the nation. For 26 years, Bozzo has enriched the …
Read MoreEquestrian Lifestyle: Julia Bozzo and the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center
Opportunities Abound for Gaining Knowledge About Horses By Kim Roe Sometimes I just want riding to be easy. Unfortunately, throughout my career with horses, that’s seldom been the case. Riding horses and training them to a high degree in a specific sport is hard. I’ve only had a few …
Management is Top Priority By Kim Roe If you board your horse, you need assurance that he is well-cared for and safe. As you drive off and leave your best buddy in someone else’s care, it’s important to know he’s in the best of hands. Top considerations when choosing …
Read MoreFeature Story: How to Choose a Safe Boarding Facility
Beautiful, Strong Structures and Making a Difference in the World By Kim Roe Todd Stern, owner of Northwest Metal Supply knows the importance of a well-built barn. Raised in Western Montana on a cattle ranch, Stern has seen first-hand how severe weather and large animals can destroy many structures. …
Read MoreAugust 2019 Cover Story: Northwest Metal Supply Goes Above and Beyond
Think Ahead, Plan Safe Facilities, and Train Your Horse By Kim Roe Things with horses can go haywire in an instant. A horse’s immense power combined with split-second reactions and a powerful flight instinct can result in a horrible wreck. Anyone who lives with horses for long has a …
Trust, Teamwork, and Integrity Define Karen Moore’s Dressage and Boarding Program By Kim Roe with Karen Moore and Meghan Valenti Twenty years ago, Karen Moore found horse heaven just outside of Arlington, Washington. She named it Pacific Moon. Tucked into the Cascade foothills, the 52-acre property offers a peaceful …
Read MoreApril 2019 Cover Story: Pacific Moon Equestrian Center
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