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Horse Training Wisdom

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Allison Trimble

Horse Training Wisdom Begins with the Human by Allison Trimble I haven’t trained horses professionally for a number of years, but my conversations still turn to the subject daily. I’ve been blessed with many different types and qualities of horses in my life, and I’m fortunate to have been …

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The Qualities of a Good Real Estate Agent

August 5, 2020February 1, 2018 by Allison Trimble

Choose Your Realtor Carefully by Allison Trimble As with choosing a horse trainer, the Realtor you select is extremely important in your horse’s life! Joking aside, as much care should be taken when hiring the person to protect your assets as who you choose to train and care for …

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Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down

August 5, 2020January 1, 2018 by 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 …

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A Well-Planned Property Adds Value

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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Lessons Learned

August 5, 2020November 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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This Old Farm

August 5, 2020October 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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The First 30 Days

August 5, 2020September 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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Horse Fencing 101

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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Staying Safe on the Ground

August 5, 2020July 21, 2017 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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Water – Who Owns It?

August 5, 2020July 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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