Saying Goodbye

January 2017

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 …

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Preparing Your Site for Construction

December 2016

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 …

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Selecting and Buying Land

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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 …

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Starting from Scratch – Get Started on Building Your Dream

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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 …

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Safety in the Saddle

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 …

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Understanding Safety in the Horse-Human Relationship

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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 …

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The Best Friends are Horse Friends

Friends

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 …

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Finding Your Dream Home

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 …

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For Love of a Rescue Horse – Part 3: Building a Bond and Training

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 …

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For Love of a Rescue Horse – Part 2: Bringing the Horse Home

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 …

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