Media Kit - Allison Trimble

Media Kit
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About Allison:
Thank you for taking a minute to read this and learning more about Allison Trimble and what she has to offer select sponsors. If you would
like to know more about Allison or talk to us directly, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to talking with you!
Allison was born and raised a cowgirl from Anchor Point, Alaska. She attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and received a BS in Animal
Science with a Minor in Agribusiness. She was the National Animal Science Student of the year, and received the California Cattleman's
Association Achievement Award. She actively participated in many enterprise projects and was introduced to Cowhorse competition
through the Cal Poly Quarter Horse Project. After her graduation in 1999, Allison started Coastal Equine and has been training and
competing in Cowhorse, Reining and Cutting events.
Her accomplishments include being a NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Finalist, multiple time Futurity and Derby Champion, multiple time
World Show Qualifier and Finalist, and NRCHA, NRHA and AQHA money and point earner in excess of $90,000 LTE. In addition to a
lengthy show career Allison is an AQHA Professional Horseman, a National clinician with the RSNC, has been a NWRCHA board member
for the last ten years. She has made multiple guest appearances on Horse Talk Live on RFD TV and is growing her video and television
presence. Allison also believes in giving back to her community and the horse industry as a whole. She supports and participates in local
charities such as Animals as Natural Therapy and she hosts and runs youth horse camps for Blue Skies for Children, both based in Bellingham, Washington. She organized and initiated a movement to get two Alaskan youth to the 2012 High School National Rodeo Finals in Rock
Springs, Wyoming. The brothers, who she met at The Great Alaska Horse Expo, had both qualified in multiple events but were unable to
make the trip due to lack of funds. With Allison's help, not only were the boys able to go to the finals, all expenses paid, but they were outfitted with new clothes, boots, hats, sunglasses and tack all donated by both companies and individuals alike.
Allison has a huge following of people who appreciate her honesty and drive. She reaches over 9,000 people via social media and actively
corresponds and engages with people across the world. She produces "Cowgirl Wisdoms" on her youtube channel, offers free training tips,
and always takes the time to respond to questions. She makes people feel welcome and encourages new participation in the industry. In a
marketplace that is largely female based, Allison inspires women to become more capable and empowered. People identify with her and
respect her opinion. Allison does not take this responsibility lightly and only aligns herself with people and companies she believes in and
uses herself. She knows at the end of the day honesty and integrity are what people will remember about you, and she likes to pride herself
on the fact that you will always get both from her.
Coastal Equine takes pride in raising and training quality performance horses. With a background as a Non Professional who trained her
own horses, Allison believes in the ability of the Non Pro to have a primary role in the training of their own horse. Allison’s clients range
from beginners to advanced competitors. Willfully Guided is an educational program, based on Allison’s training process, offers insights
into the art of building a willing and sustainable partnership with your performance horse.
“Allison has been a fabulous resource for both the magazine and working with my horse. She is talented and gets the job done! I’m working
with my horse successfully and what she does sticks. She is encouraging and finds explanations that I can easily understand. I’ve seen her
successfully match people with horses as well as give new people the edge they need to be successful with their horse. Her articles in the
Northwest Horse Source Magazine have been helpful to readers and we’re just darn lucky to have such a talented trainer in the Northwest!
I highly recommend her program for those wanting to get into reining, cowhorse, or to people who want to improve their horsemanship.”
~ Karen Pickering, Northwest Horse Source Magazine Publisher
“I have always held a very strong belief that talented horses can be trained and allowed to perform at the highest level without compromising the well being of the animal, physically or mentally. In this program we will delve into the process of building performance horses in a
sustainable way. As riders and trainers we have a unique opportunity to have an impact on a specific animal. This is both an honor and a
responsibility I look forward to helping you and your horse in your journey” ~ Allison
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COVER STORY
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Willfully Guided
Horsemanship
Seeing Through the
Eyes of the Horse
PHOTO: DIARAE HARvEy
by Catherine Madera
PHOTO: ALLISON TRIMBLE
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Brixy and a camper at Green Pastures, a program created by Allison for
underprivileged youth
PHOTO: DIARAE HARvEy
rainer Allison Trimble thought carefully about naming her
style of horsemanship. She wanted something reflective of a
core system of approaching the horse/human relationship,
something inspiring yet practical. A multi-champion in the show pen
for cow horse disciplines, this tough Alaska native knows what it takes
to succeed: guts, heart, and plenty of hard work. But Willfully Guided
Horsemanship wasn’t conceived as a way to collect more trophies.
After years of showing as a non-pro — training and riding her own
horses — Trimble’s philosophy is rooted in the deep desire to further
sustainable methods that value the individual horse, invite growth,
and open wide the door of possibility for riders of all levels.
“My horses mean something to me,” says Trimble, who still owns
and nurtures her first horse, a 36-year-old Arabian/Appaloosa mare
named Bayleen. “We are like
family. I could write a story
about each one and some
large or small triumph we
have had together.”
It was the triumph of a
changed perspective that
one relatively insignificant
mare named Brixy wrought
in Trimble’s life 8 years ago,
firmly laying the cornerstone
in her philosophy of horse
training: seeing through the
eyes of the horse.
From the beginning
Trimble could see that the
little mare, though cowy and
a hard worker, wasn’t built
to be a show-stopper. Her back was a little long, her legs a little short.
Still, after time under saddle Brixy knew her job, was pretty, and
gave everything her best. She could score a 70 in reining on a good
day so Trimble took her to the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno,
Nevada. Fairly new to the show pen and eager to compete, Trimble
was pleasantly surprised when Brixy showed better than expected.
She determined to do what was needed to help the horse step it up.
After the futurity Trimble practiced hard, pushing the mare to be
quicker, “stingier.” One afternoon Trimble dismounted after a frustrating practice session that left Brixy tired and numb. As Trimble
looked at the mare she suddenly felt sick, the sweat on her sides
was tinted pink. Occasional excessive spurring is often considered
acceptable, even unavoidable in serious competition, but when
viewing the process through Brixy’s eyes Trimble saw things differently. Horrified she had kicked the horse hard enough to draw blood,
Trimble put Brixy away and withdrew her from serious competition.
It wasn’t in the horse’s best interest to continue with something
she physically could not excel at. Brixy now shines as a broodmare,
lesson, and rehabilitation horse.
Great trainers all point to experiences like Trimble’s that molded
them into better horsemen and women. The horse is consistently
the best teacher when one is willing to be teachable. Trimble has
been relentless in her goal of refining horsemanship methods and
breaking them down into connecting pieces that are approachable
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Allison and stallion Cow Cuttin Colonel
and practical to the rider and make sense to the horse.
Trainability is the master quality in the best horses and riders.
Trimble coaches both at her facility in Ferndale, Washington. She
believes everyone, with a little help, can train their own horse and
be successful. This is her passion.
“Experience is important, but without knowledge, understanding, and self-examination you will have a much longer road.
You must be trainable, just like your horse,” says Trimble.
Students of the Willfully Guided program can expect a teacher
with plenty of experience—Trimble has won numerous titles—as
well as a sense of humor who is devoted to each and every student.
Whether they are new to horses or competing at national levels,
Trimble invests herself in each horse/rider combo, adding them
into her circle like family. Her students range from 15-year-old
Sierra Bishop who leads the nation in the NRCHA Youth Bridle to
Val Richey, an adult who battled fears when she returned to riding
after a long hiatus. Coaching from Trimble and guidance in buying
her perfect equine match helped Richey develop a new vision for her
horse-related goals.
“I have gained so much confidence in myself and my horse that I
am now doing things I would never have dreamed of doing before.
Through it all Allison has given me nothing but encouragement and
shown endless patience while I have worked through my insecurities,” says Richey who will compete at the Northwest Reined Cow
Horse shows in 2012.
Students of Trimble consistently value her giftedness as a
teacher, commitment to their personal goals, and keen eye for
matching a rider to their best horse. She is passionate about helping
her students become the horsemen and women they want to be
through a process that makes sense.
“If you have a grasp of the ‘why’ of what you are doing, you are
much more capable of having the desired result and obtaining
forward motion in your training. Each moment you spend with your
horse, every motion, relates back to this belief system,” says Trimble.
Willfully Guided Horsemanship serves clients through training,
lessons, and events such as ranch sorting and Buffalo Fun Days where
students are exposed to the challenge of working bison. Allison
Trimble will be presenting at the Washington State Horse Expo as
well as producing the The Great Alaska Horse Expo, the state’s first
such event, in June. She will be holding horsemanship clinics and a
cow horse camp this summer. To learn more about Allison Trimble
NWHS
and her program visit www.willfullyguided.com.
Testimonials
I have been taking riding lessons from Allison Trimble for just
over one year. As a retiree, I wanted to take up horse riding
again, on a safe horse, but I wanted to be a better rider than I
was as a kid. I was shopping for a horse facility where lessons
were available from an accomplished trainer who had students
who were accomplished in the show pen. I was very fortunate
to see an article about Allison's training facility in The
Northwest Horse Source magazine. Allison is very accomplished. She earned her college degree in Animal Sciences
from Cal Poly, SLO, and in national and world level competitions she has won saddles, trophies, and monies on horses she
has trained. Her students include the 1st Place NW youth
cowhorse riders in the last 2 years. There is an unusual
advantage available for Allison's students. We are able to ride
and learn on her trained and safe show horses. If the show
horse isn't performing properly it is certainly a problem with
the rider's technique, rather than the horse's training! This old
brain can be pretty thick sometimes but today Allison
suggested that I do a particular thing that will certainly stop a
poor technique I have persistently had. The group lessons are
very well attended because they are both a lot of fun, being
comprised of the nicest people from teenage to retiree, and are
so helpful and well instructed. Allison tells us all, what each of
us one at a time, is doing to confuse our (or her) horse, then
demonstrates and explains both the problem and the fix. We
see immediate improvement in each other during those classes.
During this first year of lessons from Allison, I was encouraged to ride one of her fabulous competition horses in the
reining and boxing competitions her other competitive riders
were attending. I felt somewhat like a silly old lady, but Allison
and her students made sure I was confident and prepared for
each class. It has been a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to
continuing. My first goal a year ago, was improve to the point
where I could ride a horse during a change of lead (for the
first time in my life). That goal was met long ago on one of
Allison's horses. It has been so rewarding to me to ride with
and learn from such an excellent trainer, and spend time riding
with the many terrific people at Allison's stable.
-Sheryl Tregellas
Although I was a trail rider for many years, I started going to
local reining shows to try something new. About three years
ago, I got in touch with Allison and started going out to ride
at her barn and take some lessons. She told me that if I taught
my horse to do cow work it would improve our reining
maneuvers. So we got started on the flag and eventually got
introduced to cattle. The whole process has been so much fun,
especially since I discovered that my horse Gertie really likes
being around cows. A person can ride their whole life, and it’s
kind of like, boy, you really don’t know what you don’t know
about horsemanship until you know it, and even then, it’s still
only a drop in the bucket. Well, Allison has added a few drops
to the ol’ bucket. She shared the world of the reined cow
horse with me, and by riding with her and learning about this
historic, traditional way of riding and training horses, my life
has been enriched in so many ways. I am becoming a better
rider and competitor, my horse has improved, and I’ve met
some great people, made new friends and had a lot of fun
along the way.
-Donna and Gertie
Allison produces The Great Alaska Horse Expo:
The Great Alaska
HORSE EXPO
June 28 thru 30, 2013 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Ak
2012 Clinicians:
Allison Trimble, Mark Plumlee, Raye Lochert,
Atz Kilcher, Kimberly Barber, Kade Mills
and Barry Cox
Visit:
greatalaskahorseexpo.com
The Great Alaska Horse Expo on facebook
Featuring: The Great Alaska Cowboy Race with host Atz KIlcher!
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AQHA Professional Horseman
Columnist for the Northwest Horse Source Magazine - "On the Plus Side"
Columnist for Just Horses Magazine
RSNC National Clinician
Mulitple guest appearances on Horse Talk Live, RFD TV
NWRCHA Board Member (10 years)
Completed Geary Whiting's Equine Massage School
Multiple time AQHA and NRCHA World Show Qualifier
Multiple time Futurity and Derby Champion and Reserve Champion
Multiple time Year End Champion
Trainer of NRCHA Regional Champions and current NRCHA Youth Bridle National Leader
Earner of in Excess of $80,000 in NRCHA and NRHA events.
Mutliple AQHA ROM in Amateur and Open Competition
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Science: Animal Science Concentration: Livestock Production
Minor: Agribusiness
National Animal Science Student of the Year 1999
California Cattleman's Association Achievement Award
Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity
Quarter Horse Project Enterprise Project
Equine Reproduction Enterprise Project
Bull Test Health Manager
Escuela Cow/Calf Enterprise Project
Fertility Enterprise Project
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Host a Clinic
Host a clinic at your riding facility, ranch or other private or public riding facility. The host of the clinic
can participate in the clinic at no charge! Allison is excited to travel across the country offering a
variety of clinics. If you are interested in hosting a clinic with Allison Trimble please contact our office
at willfullyguided.com or 360-319-4284.
Here is what the clinic host is responsible for doing:
Publicize the clinic in your local area. WG will supply you with customized fliers and press releases for your use. The fliers can
be posted in local tack shops, etc... You can place ads in local horse publications and/or newspapers. You can place announcements on local and regional equine websites and calendars.
The clinic host will be responsible for collecting and tracking all clinic participant funds and remitting the basic fee to Allison
Trimble. All funds collected by the clinic host in excess of WG’s fees are the host’s to keep. Remit a non-refundable deposit of
50% of the total fee 15 days in advance.
Secure a weather appropriate arena, offering sufficient footing (need to able to lope circles without slipping) the facility will also
need adequate parking, restrooms and stalls available. Booking dates should be secured at least 60 days prior to clinic date to give
adequate time for advertising and filling the clinic.
The host is required to do paperwork and collect funds for any of the following that may apply:
Participant Forms
Stalls Reservations
Facility Release Form
RV Hook up fees
Cattle Fees & Arena Fees (depending on the location)
Depending on the location of the clinic, Allison may also require 2-4 stalls and RV hook ups. Clinic times and days can vary
depending on hosts scheduled event. Horses need to be tacked up as directed, warmed up and ready to go before start of the
clinic. Day Fee for Allison is $750.00 per day plus travel expenses. In the event RV hook ups are not available, hotel, motel or
other accomadations will be required. Travel expenses can include but not limited to mileage or airfare. If you have any
questions or need clarification in any area please dont hesitate to contact us as the office or via email. 360-319-4284 or
val@willfullyguided.com
We look forward to visiting your area soon!
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