Remembering My Lifelong Friend

Bayleen in Pictures: 1976-2013 by Allison Trimble   One of the hardest things about loving a special horse is the inevitable passing. This past year has been a tough one for my family as we have experienced this twice. The most significant was the loss of my lifelong friend Bayleen, …

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The ABC’s of Leg Yielding

How to Properly Use Leg Pressure to Control Your Horse by Allison Trimble       Horses are trained using the concept of pressure and release. This can come in many forms including through the halter rope, through your body during groundwork, and from the reins while riding. One of …

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Buying a Kid’s Horse

How to Make a Wise Investment in Your Child by Allison Trimble       I have trained a number of youth—kids and their horses—and recently became the lucky step mom to a little boy who loves horses. While that hasn’t changed my rather strong opinion about kid’s horses, it …

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Training for Relationship

Discover the Root of Many Common Behavioral Issues by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship       I get a lot of questions about addressing behavioral issues. The problems vary from the overly aggressive horse, to the horse that is scared of everything. Horses come in two basic categories: dominant and …

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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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