Allison Trimble, Author at The Northwest Horse Source

Feeding the Performance Horse

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Five Keys for Ultimate Wellness by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship, and Gina Fresquez Hard working performance horses have high demands on their body. One of the building blocks of the complete horse is their feeding program. There is no one better to talk about equine nutrition than my …

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The Trainer/Owner Relationship

August 5, 2020September 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Seven Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Partnership by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship The relationship between trainer and owner/client is a very important one. Everyone needs help meeting their horsemanship goals and, for many people, the easiest way to do this is by keeping their horse in training …

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A Full Circle Celebration

August 5, 2020August 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Returning to My Roots with The Great Alaska Horse Expo by Allison Trimble I have wanted for years to return to Alaska and bring horsemanship and equine education to the extraordinarily dedicated equestrians that live and ride in my home state. Set against the backdrop of the midnight sun, …

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Horses with People Problems

August 5, 2020July 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Keep it Simple to Have a Happy Horse by Allison Trimble “I rarely have met a horse with a problem of their own in my life, but I have met many horses with a people problem. Are there any tips on retraining people to get in tune with the …

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The Art of the Mecate

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

A Colorful Cowgirl Mixes Fashion and Tradition by Allison Trimble One of my favorite things about the cow horse industry is that it is rooted in tradition: from the training, to the people, to the tack and equipment. I marvel at the skill of rawhide braiding for romel reins …

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Shopping for Snake Oil

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Good Horsemanship is Developed, Not Sold by Allison Trimble I had a funny thought while preparing for my first expo—what am I selling? As a clinician, the methods and philosophy are most important, but the merchandising is where you are sustained. This is a business like any other and it’s …

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Training the Sluggish Horse

August 5, 2020April 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Getting the Most Out of a Lazy Horse by Allison Trimble There are many different personality types in horses: some are overachievers, some are hot, and certainly some are, by nature, lazier than others. These horses can make you feel like you are working yourself to death just to …

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Ranch Sorting: Fun for Any Horse and Rider

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Fall in Love with this Affordable, Family-Friendly Sport by Allison Trimble Equestrians are always looking for ways to enjoy their horses. I personally fell in love with working cowhorse, but that is not a sport for everyone. Cowhorse competition requires a high level of commitment, both of time and …

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Kade Mills: Mane Event Trainer’s Challenge Champion

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Allison Trimble

Meet an Inspiring Young Horseman By Allison Trimble I made my first trip to the Mane Event in Chilliwack, BC and was pleasantly surprised by the horsemanship in the Trainer’s Challenge. Competing in the challenge were Steve Rother, Jon Ensign, and Kade Mills. The trainers each had 4 hours …

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Willfully Guided: The Simplicity of Pressure and Release

August 5, 2020November 1, 2011 by Allison Trimble

Complicated Maneuvers Have a Basic Foundation by Allison Trimble All training, cues and communication with your horse is based on the concept of pressure and release. Whether it is something as simple as walking a circle or as complicated as sliding stops and lead changes, the philosophy is the same. A …

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