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Tips for Buying a Boarding Facility

Turning Passion into Profession By Allison Trimble   Numerous horse owners dream of turning their passion into their profession. Many people don’t have interest in becoming a horse trainer, farrier, or veterinarian, but it’s common as a Realtor to see people seeking out boarding facilities. The notion usually starts with …

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Breeding Performance Horses

Goals Drive Decisions and Choices By Allison Trimble   As a student at Cal Poly I majored in animal science with an emphasis in livestock production. I learned nutrition, pasture management, and all the other pertinent classes, but reproduction was my favorite topic. I have experienced different management practices over …

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Financing Your Dream Horse Property

Loan Professional Explains Your Options By Allison Trimble   Envisioning the perfect horse property is easy but financing the dream can feel overwhelming. My husband and I are in this stage of our build, weighing the pros and cons of different financing options. I turned to one of our preferred …

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Consider a Farm Plan

Conservation Districts Offer Free and Confidential Help By Allison Trimble   My family is finally breaking ground on our new property! Throughout the natural resources assessment with Whatcom County we had to deal with critical areas and the management of continued agricultural use on those areas. In our county, this …

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Horse Training Wisdom

Horse Training Wisdom Begins with the Human by Allison Trimble   I haven’t trained horses professionally for a number of years, but my conversations still turn to the subject daily. I’ve been blessed with many different types and qualities of horses in my life, and I’m fortunate to have been …

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Allison Trimble Paparoa

March 2018

Horses, Real Estate and Family Make an Abundant Life   Allison Trimble Paparoa has been a longtime contributor to the Northwest Horse Source. Her column, Willfully Guided, has covered such varied subjects as horse training, breeding, parenting, real estate, building codes, and water rights. Her unique voice and outlook on …

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The Qualities of a Good Real Estate Agent

February 2018

Choose Your Realtor Carefully by Allison Trimble   As with choosing a horse trainer, the Realtor you select is extremely important in your horse’s life! Joking aside, as much care should be taken when hiring the person to protect your assets as who you choose to train and care for …

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Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down

Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long by Allison Trimble   Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any …

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A Well-Planned Property Adds Value

December 2017

Doing it Right is Money Well Spent by Allison Trimble   One of the best parts of my job as a Realtor is seeing a wide variety of horse properties. One of the worst parts of my job as a horsewoman is dealing with my own horse property. My passion …

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Lessons Learned

November 2017

How Horses Help with Motherhood by Allison Trimble   Horses have always been a part of my life. My early adulthood was spent immersed in horse training and competing. In my late 30s my life expanded to include my husband and children. Last night, as I struggled to keep my …

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