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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Feeding the Performance Horse

Five Keys for Ultimate Wellness by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship, and Gina Fresquez   Hard working performance horses have high demands on their body. One of the building blocks of the complete horse is their feeding program. There is no one better to talk about equine nutrition than my …

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The Trainer/Owner Relationship

Seven Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Partnership by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship       The relationship between trainer and owner/client is a very important one. Everyone needs help meeting their horsemanship goals and, for many people, the easiest way to do this is by keeping their horse in training …

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A Full Circle Celebration

Returning to My Roots with The Great Alaska Horse Expo by Allison Trimble   I have wanted for years to return to Alaska and bring horsemanship and equine education to the extraordinarily dedicated equestrians that live and ride in my home state. Set against the backdrop of the midnight sun, …

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Horses with People Problems

Keep it Simple to Have a Happy Horse by Allison Trimble   “I rarely have met a horse with a problem of their own in my life, but I have met many horses with a people problem. Are there any tips on retraining people to get in tune with the …

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The Art of the Mecate

A Colorful Cowgirl Mixes Fashion and Tradition by Allison Trimble   One of my favorite things about the cow horse industry is that it is rooted in tradition: from the training, to the people, to the tack and equipment. I marvel at the skill of rawhide braiding for romel reins …

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Shopping for Snake Oil

Good Horsemanship is Developed, Not Sold by Allison Trimble   I had a funny thought while preparing for my first expo—what am I selling? As a clinician, the methods and philosophy are most important, but the merchandising is where you are sustained. This is a business like any other and it’s …

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