Willfully Guided: Managing Expectations When Buying a Horse Property – Part 2

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 …

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Willfully Guided: Managing Expectations when Buying a Horse Property – Part 1

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 …

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The Broke Horse: Part 2

 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 …

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The Broke Horse: Part 1

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 …

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Winter Is Coming

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 …

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Boundary Line Disputes

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 …

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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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