Making an End-of-Life Plan for Your Horse by Allison Trimble The hardest thing about loving a horse is the inevitable outcome. I always hope the end will come easily and painlessly, but that is rare. In reality, we are stewards of our animal family and are responsible for their health and … Read More
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
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
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
by Allison Trimble There are many reasons a person would decide to build their house and barn on acreage. My husband and I recently made that decision for our family and horses, and I am working with a number of clients who are doing the same. The process can … Read More
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
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
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
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
Part 3: Building a Bond and Training by Allison Trimble The best way to prevent a horse from becoming slaughter bound is for him to be usable. Though we are unable to guarantee our own security, we are able to give a horse the ability to be desirable to another … Read More
