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SOLD – 243 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 – Mid County Farmhouse

This Mid County farmhouse on 13 acres is ready for a glow up! 1860 sq ft, concrete wall 3 bedroom, 1 bath with a huge entry/mudroom/utility room that is perfect for hobby farmers. Large kitchen, open space living/dining rooms with wood stove, and separate office off primary/living room. Detached garage … Read More

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SOLD – 9790 Peace Rd, Blaine, WA 98230 – A True Slice of Paradise

A true slice of paradise offering 21+ acres of rolling pastures and light forest. A winding driveway and beautiful gated entry lead to a stunning potential building site and impressive 60′ x 62′ three bay shop with water and power. This sunny property is ready to take in any direction! … Read More

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SOLD – 2721 E Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 – Perfectly Appointed Hobby Farm

2721 E Blackburn Road Mt Vernon Allison Trimble Perfectly Appointed Hobby Farm

Perfectly appointed hobby farm on 5-level acres. The lovely shy 2800 sq ft residence has been meticulously maintained & tastefully upgraded with high-end finishes. Light & bright with vaulted ceilings & picture windows throughout, timeless chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops & floor-to-ceiling built-ins in the formal living area. Spacious primary … Read More

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Willfully Guided: A Different Side of the Horse Industry

DC Structures
Photo Courtesy Samantha Etsell

An Interview with Samantha Etsell of DC Structures I have spent my entire adult life working in some aspect of the equine industry, first as a horse trainer and competitor, and for over the last decade as a Realtor specializing in equestrian and agricultural properties. When I hear young folks … Read More

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Willfully Guided: Barn Thoughts

Barn Thoughts
Two-inch black PVC pipe cut in half and screwed to the top of fence boards protects the wood from chewing horses. Photo Credit Allison Trimble

Goals, Choices, and Changes in the Barn Construction Process I’ve spent several nights in my barn over the past three frigid weeks caring for one of my beloved senior horses, leaving me lots of time to analyze my barn. A couple of years ago I wrote about the construction of … Read More

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Willfully Guided: Equestrian Property Specialists

Equestrian Property
Allison Trimble and Blake Westhoff of Allison & Blake Real Estate/Coastal Realty

Making the Grade A real estate agent from Utah reached out to us recently because she’d been looking for coursework to obtain an equestrian Realtor specialist designation. There’s no such designation, but it did spark some great conversation and thought about what’s important for becoming a competent equestrian real estate … Read More

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Willfully Guided: Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long

Don't Let Winter Slow You Down
Photo courtesy Allison Trimble

Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down 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 of our feelings to hibernate, … Read More

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Willfully Guided: Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care

winter
Allison’s son helping with winter chores. Photo by Allison Trimble.

This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. We worry about mud management during the winter months, often forgetting about freezing temperatures until they are upon us. My horsey childhood in Alaska was spent more than half the year in the dark and cold of winter, so … Read More

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