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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Life’s Demands Change Trainer’s Process by Allison Trimble Colt starting is one of my favorite parts of being a horse trainer. Taking a blank slate young horse and building a foundation for partnership is magical. When I was exclusively a horse trainer, I had time to commit to each … Read More
Coming Out of a Northwest Winter by Allison Trimble After 16 years living through the transition from Pacific Northwest winter to spring, I think I have the routine down. Beginning in February I start counting the days until daylight savings time, followed by another month or so of waiting … Read More
A Return to Horses Makes Life Better by Allison Trimble Northwest Horse Source readers will have a lot in common with my friend and client, Dr. Constance Scharff. One of the things I love most about horses is the impact they have on people’s lives. Many people return to … Read More
Know the Realities of Wetlands Regulations by Allison Trimble and Tess Cooper Most horse property owners in the Pacific Northwest have some familiarity with wetlands. As a Realtor, it’s important to have a team of specialists to help clients through the process of dealing with wetlands issues. I invited … Read More
Allison Trimble Paparoa Brings Knowledge and Passion to Coastal Realty By: Kim Roe After many years working as a professional horse trainer, Allison Trimble Paparoa’s move to real estate was a natural one. Her parents Emmitt and Mary Trimble are both brokers, as was her grandmother, Irene Kelsey, making Allison a … Read More
Horsemanship Skills Come in Handy with Children by Allison Trimble I try my hardest to write what I know. For many years it seemed all I knew about was horses. I coached many youth clients and enjoyed my role in children’s lives. It was always said to me that … Read More
