Private, custom built estate on shy 5 acres, surrounded by Cascade Mountain views. High end finishes, open floorplan, granite throughout, two utility rooms, hardwood floors, large master suite, central vac, and spacious 3 car garage. High efficiency heating/cooling system with geothermal and solar. Pastures with run-in shelters, shop with workshop, … Read More
From Home Inspection to Moving In By Allison Trimble Last month I outlined the initial steps to take when buying a horse property. First you assemble your team of Realtor and lender, then find the property, make an offer, and deposit earnest money. In this article I describe the … Read More
Expansive views fill the picture windows of this well designed horse property. Generous room size, vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins, butler’s pantry, large utility room and massive deck. Private upstairs master suite and office. Fully finished basement with kitchen. 3 car attached garage, covered trailer parking, 36′ X 30′ shop and … Read More
Custom rambler on 5 pastoral acres. This 4 bd, 2.5 bath, single story home features a flowing, open floorplan, large master suite with exterior doors, picture windows and sweeping natural light. Radiant heat, security system, A/C, tile floors, handicap accessible shower, Silestone counters in kitchen. 1 bd, 1 bath MIL … Read More
Step by Step to Find the Perfect Place By Allison Trimble With the coming of the new year, many horse owners find themselves making the exciting step towards horse property ownership. Most horse people enjoy having their equine family members grazing at home, but the process can feel a … Read More
In the Saddle By Allison Trimble Once a horse is being ridden, the wide range of disciplines can make defining a “broke” horse more of a challenge. The culmination of training for a working cow horse looks quite different than a finished hunter. In this article I will focus … Read More
Take in the gorgeous views from the deck of this shy 10 acre hobby farm. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings, open floorplan and new carpet. Detached 2 car garage/shop with additional carport. Equipment and tool shed. Cross fenced for rotational grazing, 6 gated paddocks, corral, completely set … Read More
What Does it Mean When Trainers Say a Horse is Broke? By Allison Trimble Hi Allison! Amateurs like me don’t really know what trainers mean when they talk about a broke horse. Would you explain what the term means and some tips for getting our horses there? Thanks, Dick … Read More
Plan Ahead and Be Prepared By Allison Trimble I spend all winter cursing the weather and pondering improvements to make before the next winter hits. Spring comes, flowers bloom, fields dry up and grass abounds. There is a moment of euphoria before the reality of weed-eating, mowing, and fence … Read More
Survey Before Building Can Avoid Expense and Stress Later By Allison Trimble Equestrian properties often exist on land that has been long established. Fences, barns and structures have been in place for decades or longer. Property lines are nearly always indicated by boundary fencing and have been accepted by … Read More
