Arena Footing Considerations – Advice from an Arena Contractor

An arena built and maintained by Murray Gudmundson Jr Construction Inc. Photo by Jackie Gudmundson

When I moved to Washington in 2000, we were fortunate to buy a property that already had a barn and an all-weather 100 x 200-foot outdoor arena. I prefer riding outside, but at our new property, I made the decision to build a covered arena in the future. For now, …

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  • Wendy Kondo

A Partnership is Born – Allison Trimble Paparoa and Blake Westhoff are Dedicated to Helping Horse People

Photo by Taryn Leech Photography

Blake Westhoff met Allison Trimble Paparoa more than a dozen years ago. He was 19 years old and hadn’t been exposed to the professional horse industry. Fortunately, Allison was looking for someone to clean stalls, so Blake’s inability to pick up the correct lead wasn’t of concern. Allison was already …

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Horse Wrecks 101 – 7 Tips for Dealing with a Bad Situation with a Horse

Photo by Allison Trimble

Horses have a way of reminding me how quickly things can go awry. Over the years, I’ve started running my mares in small herds with the breeding stallion. Everyone is happier and conception rates are better, but it does come with a few kicks and bites. I’m always more apprehensive …

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*PENDING* 8520 Road 11 NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837

4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2,759 sq feet on 6.610 acres $649,500 MLS: 1621747 Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=3oh29s5NJA3   Private Equestrian Facility with expansive lake views in a pastoral setting. 2756 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, timeless farmhouse with wrap-around deck, picture windows, main floor master suite, and flowing floorplan …

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Bits, Headstalls, and Reins for Western Riders – Common Headgear Misuses

Photo by Allison Trimble

Like everyone else, springtime finds me cleaning tack and making repairs. Trusted tack is like an old friend. I remember each piece, where and why I bought it, and the horses who wore it best. Over the years I’ve gotten less flashy and increasingly functional, but well-made equipment is timeless. …

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Allison and Blake – Equestrian Property Specialists

Love Where you Live It takes an experienced equestrian REALTOR® to identify and highlight the unique and valuable aspects of an equestrian property and present those features in a way that entices the right Buyer. When buying an equestrian property, it takes a REALTOR® who knows land use, construction, drainage, …

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  • Wendy Kondo

Hard Times Bring Gratitude

The pandemic has been weighing heavy on our equestrian community. Knowing that this article won’t go to print for three weeks has left me with the writer’s block of my life. The impact on our communities, our economy, and our daily life has been significant. I hope that by the …

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  • Allison Blake

*SOLD* 7351 Thiel Rd, Lynden, WA 98264

7351 Thiel Rd, Lynden, WA 98264

9.24 Acres – 2356 sq ft – 3 bed – 2.5 bath $889,000 Unrivaled views of the Twin Sisters and Mt Baker from this well maintained, single-story home on shy 10 acres. Open, airy kitchen, granite counters, ss steel appliances. Recessed living room with picture windows welcomes natural light and …

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  • Allison Blake

Willfully Guided: What to Know Before Selling Your Horse Farm – Part 1

What to Expect Each Step of the Way By Allison Trimble   The decision to sell a horse property is often made in the long winter months. With the emerging spring, homeowners often find themselves motivated to sell. It’s important to be prepared for what the process entails. Here is …

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Getting a Mortgage – How Low Interest Rates and Low Inventory Impact Your Equestrian Property Dreams

Photo by Mary Clure

With budding trees and chirping birds comes the emergence of horse properties onto the real estate market. I love the excitement of preparing listings for sale and watching new listings come on that are the perfect fit for our buyers. We have seen consecutive years of steady growth in home …

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