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A Well-Planned Property Adds Value

December 2017

Doing it Right is Money Well Spent by Allison Trimble   One of the best parts of my job as a Realtor is seeing a wide variety of horse properties. One of the worst parts of my job as a horsewoman is dealing with my own horse property. My passion …

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Lessons Learned

November 2017

How Horses Help with Motherhood by Allison Trimble   Horses have always been a part of my life. My early adulthood was spent immersed in horse training and competing. In my late 30s my life expanded to include my husband and children. Last night, as I struggled to keep my …

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This Old Farm

Mosquito Lake Rd, Deming

Important Considerations When Purchasing Equestrian Property by Allison Trimble   Equestrian properties and hobby farm purchases come with many considerations. Typically, the acreage will be five acres or larger and comes with outbuildings and other improvements that have housed animals for previous owners. Farm ownership can be overwhelming and it …

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The First 30 Days

September 2017

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 …

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Horse Fencing 101

August 2017

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 …

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Staying Safe on the Ground

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 …

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“Old Lady” Colt Starting

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 …

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Spring Cleaning

Months of snow, wind and rain can take a toll on fences.

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 …

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Back in the Saddle Again

April 2017

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 …

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Why Horse People Make Great Parents

February 2017

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 …

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