Learning the Trade

What to Expect Out of an Apprenticeship Experience by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   There are many ways you can learn about horses and training, but if your goal is to be a professional in the horse industry, you must gain experience in that world. I get loads of …

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Rising from the Ashes

Helping Horses and Children Grow Together by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   There are many things I am passionate about, but none so much as the care and development of horses and children. Recently I had an opportunity to combine the two.  The Washington State Livestock Coalition is an …

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The Well Fitted Horse

Six Common Tack Misuses and Maladjustments by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   In my travels as a clinician, I get to meet a lot of wonderful people and their equine friends. It is a new experience for me to be outside of the performance horse world and I really …

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The Pre-Purchase Exam

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Protect Yourself When Buying or Selling Horses by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   One of the most highly debated topics surrounding horse sales is the pre-purchase exam. Should I do one? How do I pick a vet? What do I do with the results? These can all be tough …

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Horses and Fear

July 2014

Part 2: Common Causes and Solutions for Fear by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   It is important to understand that horseback riding is considered an extreme sport. If you don’t ever want to take a risk, break a sweat, or get dirty, find another hobby. We concluded last month that …

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Horses and Fear – Part 1

Part 1: Acknowledging the Obvious by Allison Trimble   It is common to come across people with varying levels of fear with regards to their horses. That fear can range from mild to severe and can affect training and competition. In some cases it prevents people from doing the one …

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Starting the Performance Horse

Training Thru Trust with Kade Mills by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship and Kade Mills   There is no arguing that a horse’s introduction to training, his start, is crucial. This is the time of year that 2- year-olds across the nation are beginning their journey to become show horses. …

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A Horse is a Horse…of Course

Finding Common Ground in Your Training Philosophy by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   I discourage people from anthropomorphizing their horses. “Anthropomorphizing” is attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects or animals. I discourage it because people are usually bringing their own emotions to the table and …

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“Dear Allison…”

Mental and Physical Keys to a Better Stop by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   Dear Allison, It’s no secret, I can’t stop my horse. I have Crohns disease and some of my guts had welded themselves to each other. It was very painful so I was guarded when trying …

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All About Boots

How to Boot Up Your Horse for Safety and Support by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   In very physical equine sports, like performance horse competition, leg protection is important. Injury to a horse’s legs can be career ending. There are a lot of types and brands of leg protection and …

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