Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care

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Allison’s son helping with winter chores. Photo by Allison Trimble.

This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. In the Pacific Northwest, we worry about mud management during the winter months, often forgetting about freezing temperatures until they are upon us. My horsey childhood in Alaska was spent more than half the year in the dark and …

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Time Marches On – Beloved Horses Grow Older Along with Us

Allison and Bayleen on the cover of the December 2012 NWHS

The Senior Horse issue in the Northwest Horse Source is my favorite. My endearment with senior horses started with my beloved Bayleen and our 35-year-long relationship. Since her passing six and a half years ago at 37, a whole new group of my horses have aged into their twilight years. …

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SOLD – Immaculate Equestrian Facility – 30142 Walberg Rd Sedro Woolley, WA

Immaculate Equestrian Facility on private 20 acres. Two custom homes leave nothing to be desired. Featuring tasteful finishes, fireplaces, heat pumps, cement plank siding, generous garages and wired with generators. Well-designed horse facility offers 92×192 arena, 19 12×12 stalls, hay storage, 6 equipment bays, shavings bunker, ample wash rack, large …

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Retail Therapy – Allison Buys A Horse and Shares Some of Life’s Truths

Photo by Rica Jensen; Ohickory Rey

  With all the stress of building our new house and horse facility, family obligations, and the responsibilities of running a real estate brokerage, I was bound to become overwhelmed. I can handle a lot, but there came a realization that there’s a lot of work happening, but not a …

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Willfully Guided: Dream Facility Part Three

From Barn Style to Interior Choices By Allison Trimble   Experiential learning combined with education is the surest way to become an expert in any field. If I never have to experience moving a home and horse operation again, it will be too soon. I certainly have more empathy than …

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Picture Perfect Equestrian Facility – Ferndale, WA

2049 Harksell Rd. Ferndale, WA 98248

Picture Perfect Equestrian Facility on 5 shy acres. Custom built 2010 sq ft home with open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, granite counters, hickory cabinets, office with fireplace, and two large bedrooms with private bathrooms. Oversized 3 car garage with 500 sq ft bonus space above that could be easily finished. 66′ …

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‼️PENDING‼️ Stunning Mount Baker Views – Ferndale, WA

7036 Dahlberg Rd

Stunning Mount Baker view from this meticulously kept rambler on nearly 5 usable acres of sandy loam. Solar panels, whole house water filtration system, heat pump, new appliances and an energy audit make this an extremely efficient home. Hardwood floors, cozy fireplaces, cedar lined closets, and cable/internet convenience. Expansive 2250 …

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Willfully Guided: Dream Facility, Part Two

Making Decisions, Choosing Priorities By Allison Trimble   Twenty years of daydreaming about my dream facility is finally coming together. It turns out the reality is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Decisions can be hard to make, especially on amenities that I haven’t had much experience with on my janky …

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September 2019 Cover Story: Coastal Realty – Setting the Standard for Equestrian Real Estate in Washington and Alaska

  By Allison Trimble and Blake Westhoff Allison Trimble, Blake Westhoff, and the voracious team of brokers at Coastal Realty, based in Ferndale, Washington, are experts in horse properties, but their portfolio also includes agricultural, luxury, and lifestyle properties throughout the state of Washington. Coastal Realty brokers have a diverse …

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Willfully Guided: Think Ahead, Part One

Take Time and Get Input when Designing a Horse Facility By Allison Trimble     During my years as a professional horse trainer, I either leased a facility or trained out of my outdoor arena at home while dreaming of my own indoor arena. It was a vicious cycle: needing …

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