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Preparing Your Site for Construction

December 2016

What to Expect Before You Break Ground on Your Dream Horse Property by Allison Trimble   Now that the property has been identified and the contingency period for feasibility has been satisfied, the site prep and building can begin. Dependent on financing some, all, or none of these things may … Read More

Selecting and Buying Land

Buying

Specific Concerns in Horse Property Purchase by Allison Trimble   Last month’s article gave an overview of what to expect and where to begin before you decide to purchase bare land and build your dream horse property. The next step in the process of building from scratch is selecting and … Read More

Have a Question? Ask The Experts!

Send us your question and we’ll select the best expert for you. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts … Read More

Safety in the Saddle

Pay Attention to Tack, Horse, and Environment to Stay Safe by Allison Trimble In the previous months we discussed the philosophy of safety and horsemanship, and practical ground safety. This month we will consider basic safety in the saddle. Regardless of the level of horsemanship or intended discipline, the following … Read More

Understanding Safety in the Horse-Human Relationship

Safety

Avoid an Accident by Gaining Knowledge by Allison Trimble   Saddened by the recent loss of a 12-year-old barrel racer and heading into the busy lesson and clinic season, safety has been heavy on my mind. Becoming a parent brought a heightened awareness for my children’s safety with horses, as … Read More

The Best Friends are Horse Friends

Friends

4 Ways to Strengthen Horse-related Friendships by Allison Trimble Many of the greatest friendships in my life began with a shared love of horses. As a trainer, I have always enjoyed seeing relationships develop not only between my clients and their horses, but between each other. Common ground is fertile … Read More

Finding Your Dream Home

What to Expect When Shopping for a Horse Property by Allison Trimble   The two things I enjoy most about being a horse trainer are the focus on relationships and problem solving. It is no surprise that these are also two of my favorite things about real estate. As a … Read More

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