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Growing up with Horses

August 5, 2020November 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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Does My Horse Look “Off”?

August 5, 2020October 16, 2015 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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Buying a Horse Property

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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For Your Consideration… The Best Way to Present a Sale Horse

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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Four Keys to a Successful Clinic Experience

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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All About Flying Lead Changes

August 5, 2020July 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

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 …

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For the Love of Cowboy Boots

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

How to Choose the Best Boots for Your Lifestyle In honor of this month’s theme of tack and equipment, I wanted to write about a certain cowgirl obsession: boots. I am a partner in a retail store that specializes in all types of cowboy boots. Combining that with years of …

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The Seasons of Horse Life ~ Part 2

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Four Keys to Finding the Balance in Your Journey I have been thinking of this stage of life as a convergence zone; the place where a day job, family and horse training all crash together. Like me, some folks have had the opportunity to devote themselves to horses before the …

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The Seasons of Horse Life

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Part 1: Sharing Horses with Two Men and a Baby by Allison Trimble Over the last 15 years my life has been focused around cow horses and the demands of training them. After completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, I owned 30—60 horses and ran a performance horse breeding, …

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Wisdom from the Last 18 Years: Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training by Allison Trimble During my pregnancy sabbatical from riding, I have had hours of stall cleaning time to ponder my equine journey. This has been a great opportunity to plan a path for the next stage of Life with Horses. …

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