Part 2: Bringing the Horse Home by Allison Trimble Ok, you’ve thought it out carefully and taken the plunge into a rescue horse situation. First things first: for most truly “rescued” horses (meaning from neglect or abuse), the initial goal is helping them return to health. Let’s consider the … Read More
Part 1: Practical Realities of Rehabilitation by Allison Trimble In this month that celebrates love and relationship, it’s natural to consider the powerful connection between horse and human. It is a wonderful thing. However, romance aside, the unfortunate reality is that horses are expensive partners that, for numerous reasons, … Read More
5 Considerations When Shopping for a Horse Property by Allison Trimble It’s the dream of most horse owners is to be able to walk out the door and enjoy their horses at home. With realistic planning this dream can be achieved; the goal of this article is to help … Read More
What You Need to Know to Achieve Success in the Horse Industry by Allison Trimble Confucius says: “Find a job that you love and you will never work a day in your life.” I call this false advertising—perhaps the worst I’ve heard! That idea has sent countless horse lovers … Read More
5 Tips for Successfully Teaching Children by Allison Trimble It’s wonderful to raise my children in an equestrian lifestyle. I worked with kids for years as a professional trainer, but they were mostly teens geared towards the highest levels of competition. Now a working mother, I am teaching our … Read More
The Layman’s Guide to Addressing Soundness Issues by Allison Trimble A lame horse is no fun. Besides foiling plans and racking up vet bills, no one likes to see their horse suffer. Since I often get asked to look at a lame horse for friends and clients I thought it … Read More
Eight Considerations when Renting or Buying a Property by Allison Trimble Though many horse owners board, most of you reading this are, or will be, owners or renters of a horse property. As a horse trainer and a real estate broker in Washington, I have extensive experience with … Read More
The Best Way to Present a Sale Horse by Allison Trimble Selling a horse can be a frustrating experience. It can be hard to know where to start. Since a large part of my horse operation is horse sales, this is how I approach the process. Photos are the most … Read More
How to Get the Most Out of a Group Learning Environment by Allison Trimble Early in my career, hungry for knowledge, I attended many clinics both as a participant and an auditor. Some of my favorites were with Bob Avila and Todd Bergen and I owe a lot of my … Read More
How to Properly Set Your Horse Up for a Lead Change by Allison Trimble When trained and executed properly, a flying lead change is a beautiful thing. However; it is a maneuver that many horses and riders struggle to perform. I receive loads of questions on how to teach … Read More
