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Allison Trimble 
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Important Considerations When Purchasing Equestrian Property by Allison Trimble Equestrian properties and hobby farm purchases come with many considerations. Typically, the acreage will be five acres or larger and comes with outbuildings and other improvements that have housed animals for previous owners. Farm ownership can be overwhelming and it … Read More
Advice from Professional Colt Starter Dusty Whitford by Allison Trimble My best laid plans seem to have a way of changing. I had a great start getting my colts going, but between work, family, chores, and keeping the other horses going I was a lot more hit and miss … Read More
Good Fences Bring Peace of Mind by Allison Trimble While standing in my field last week pondering why my weanling colt feels comfortable walking straight through my shoddy electric fence, it dawned on me that fencing is a huge part of horse ownership. We are preparing to fence our … Read More
Stay Aware and Develop Correct Habits by Allison Trimble Last month we talked about the philosophy behind horses and safety. There are two types of interactions with horses: what happens on the ground in our daily activity and the interaction that occurs when riding or training. This month is … Read More
Be Informed About Water Rights by Allison Trimble It seems impossible that water availability in the Pacific Northwest is an issue, but it is quite the hot topic. This is particularly important to horse property owners, hobby farms, and commercial farms—all of which require reliable water source to conduct … Read More
Life’s Demands Change Trainer’s Process by Allison Trimble Colt starting is one of my favorite parts of being a horse trainer. Taking a blank slate young horse and building a foundation for partnership is magical. When I was exclusively a horse trainer, I had time to commit to each … Read More
Coming Out of a Northwest Winter by Allison Trimble After 16 years living through the transition from Pacific Northwest winter to spring, I think I have the routine down. Beginning in February I start counting the days until daylight savings time, followed by another month or so of waiting … Read More
