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Expert Profile: Karen Bell

Expertise: I can help answer questions in the basic training of the hunter or dressage horse, and I am certified to teach in these areas. I train horses in lower level dressage and instruct beginner to intermediate riders in dressage and hunt seat. Some of my students show locally as well. I can also help other newer instructors with any questions they may have. Also, I consult new farm owners on barn management.

Experience in the area
4 years teaching, 17 years riding and training

Organizations
United States Dressage Federation, American Riding Instructors Association, United States Hunter Jumper Association

Publications
All my publications can be found on my website at http://bellequine.net

Education/Credentials
Certified in dressage and hunt seat and stable management by the American Riding Instructors Association

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 310
Knowledge	9.90 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.70 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	9.60 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		46

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	07/12/08
10	10	10	10	06/22/08
10	10	10	8	03/25/08
10	10	10	10	02/07/08
10	10	10	10	10/24/07

User Comments

Thanks for such a quick response. Great suggestions I actually have both . Will look at your site. Thanks again, p
(pam on 07/12/08)

Ok. That’s good to know. When I said two people dumped in the dirt, I mean on horses that I ride regularly there. I’ve seen more like 8 people hit
(Fine2beEquine on 06/22/08)

Thank you so much!! I think this will help! xx
(Susannah on 02/07/08)

Thank you very much!
(Salley on 10/24/07)

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Recent Answers from Karen Bell

2008-08-25 reins: If you have an independent seat- that is, you can trot and canter without reins and stay on your horse easily- then it is common practice to allow the student to have the reins. I generally do all my beginner...

2008-08-12 How is my position?: From the photos, which are well done (nice day to show it looked like), I think you are for the most part in harmony with the horse over the fences and on the flat. There are some photos where you have...

2008-08-07 nervous rider: I assume you mean the horse spooked with you, stepped sideways when you weren't expecting it or something along that vein. Everyone has and will have scary riding experiences, so first off, know you are...

2008-07-31 How is my posisition?: You are correct- you are overjumping (see your heel and seat). Do you feel like he is not giving you enough energy? Your arms are fine given his size and your arm length. Your knee is away from the saddle...

2008-07-12 lesson plans: Hi, good question, but no, no web site that I can think of. There are several books available, though. One is called "Basic Horsemanship, A Complete Guide," by Prince and Collier and also, "101 Arena Exercises:...