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The Pre-Purchase Exam

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

Protect Yourself When Buying or Selling Horses by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship One of the most highly debated topics surrounding horse sales is the pre-purchase exam. Should I do one? How do I pick a vet? What do I do with the results? These can all be tough …

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Horses and Fear

August 5, 2020April 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

Part 2: Common Causes and Solutions for Fear by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship It is important to understand that horseback riding is considered an extreme sport. If you don’t ever want to take a risk, break a sweat, or get dirty, find another hobby. We concluded last month that …

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Horses and Fear – Part 1

August 5, 2020March 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

Part 1: Acknowledging the Obvious by Allison Trimble It is common to come across people with varying levels of fear with regards to their horses. That fear can range from mild to severe and can affect training and competition. In some cases it prevents people from doing the one …

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Starting the Performance Horse

August 5, 2020February 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

Training Thru Trust with Kade Mills by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship and Kade Mills There is no arguing that a horse’s introduction to training, his start, is crucial. This is the time of year that 2- year-olds across the nation are beginning their journey to become show horses. …

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A Horse is a Horse…of Course

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

Finding Common Ground in Your Training Philosophy by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship I discourage people from anthropomorphizing their horses. “Anthropomorphizing” is attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects or animals. I discourage it because people are usually bringing their own emotions to the table and …

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“Dear Allison…”

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Mental and Physical Keys to a Better Stop by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship Dear Allison, It’s no secret, I can’t stop my horse. I have Crohns disease and some of my guts had welded themselves to each other. It was very painful so I was guarded when trying …

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All About Boots

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

How to Boot Up Your Horse for Safety and Support by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship In very physical equine sports, like performance horse competition, leg protection is important. Injury to a horse’s legs can be career ending. There are a lot of types and brands of leg protection and …

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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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