(Editor’s Note: The following Q&A took place between the Walking Horse Report’s editorial director Sadie Fowler and youth rider Colton Trimble.)
WHR: Tell us about yourself, and what the important highlights of your world are these days.
Trimble: I’m a very outgoing and friendly person. I’m talkative, love horses and am an avid Kentucky fan.
WHR: Tell me about your journey into the horse world? How did you get started?
Trimble: I was born into the business; my dad is a horse trainer. My parents own and operate Trimble Stables. Riding has taught me that winning is not always easy.
WHR: What is it about Tennessee Walking Horses that attracts you the most?
Trimble: Their temperament and smooth ride.
WHR: Who is your favorite horse of all time? Tell me in your words what makes this horse so special?
Trimble: Blues For Santana. This is the horse I won my first performance world championship and world grand championship on.
WHR: What do you most enjoy about the show horse industry in terms of the friendships you’ve made?
Trimble: I have several new friends I have made through horse shows. I enjoy playing, watching and cheering on my friends when I’m not in the ring showing myself.
WHR: Tell me about your trainers.
Trimble: My dad Philip Trimble is my trainer, along with Clay Sanderson, Carrie Martin and Wayne Dean.
WHR: What has been your most special moment in the show ring?
Trimble: My spotlight ride aboard Blues For Santana.
WHR: Tell me about your world outside of horses.
Trimble: My hobbies include playing baseball, basketball, soccer, trail riding and watching Kentucky basketball and football.
WHR: What is one new thing you’d love to learn?
Trimble: I’d like to learn to sing.
WHR: Who is someone you admire and why?
Trimble: My basketball coach, Mr. Townsend. He is a great mentor and athlete.
WHR: If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be and what would you have for dinner?
Trimble: Benny Snell, Jr., the Kentucky running back.
WHR: Who is your favorite American president and why?
Trimble: Donald Trump, because he is making America great again.
WHR: What is one piece of advice you’d give to someone new to the horse industry?
Trimble: Have run showing and the color of the ribbon isn’t always what’s important. Be happy with your performance.
WHR: What is one of your upcoming goals in regards to horses?
Trimble: Hopefully to win a world championship on some new horses and also to win another baseball state championship.