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Nell and Karen share many professional characteristics. They have strong work ethics and are incredibly dependable. They are honest and forthright and both have a clear mission in their work with people and horses. Their friendship, both professional and personal, allows them to work toward similar goals with all interested riders and to be supportive of each other for the benefit of all. Each human client feels respected and honored, while the horses feel safe and secure. Additionally, both trainers have exceptional eyes for movement and conformation in evaluating horses for potential purchase.
Nell and Karen are confident with their skills, and, at the same time, recognize that no individual can know everything. They share ideas with other trainers and don't let ego get in the way of doing what is best for their horse or client. They regularly coordinate clinics at Singletree and encourage their students to ride in the clinics as well as learn from watching others ride.
Nell and Karen with friend and colleague, Sommerset trainer Petra Warlimont.
When Nell and Karen's students were asked for testimonials, enough was said about them as a team that it seemed appropriate to include it in addition to their individual kudos. When deciding where to keep your horse and who will look after him when you can't be there, it's important to know the "mood" of the barn. For more information on Karen or Nell, visit their individual pages.
The absolute best quality of the trainers at Singletree Farm is that Karen and Nell are great friends first and trainers second. They compliment each other in riding and in barn life, going to shows and clinics, assisting one another in reaching their own goals. They even have been seen vacationing together. Exceptional care is taken of all the horses and boarders. With all this, I truly consider myself extremely fortunate to be at Singletree Farm for I feel I am part of a barn family!
-Mary
Part of the Singletree Family gathered to watch Nell and Reverie
get a ribbon at Championships, 2007.
It is a tremendous advantage to have two high calibre trainers at Singletree. When a student or her (his) horse hits a tough spot, Karen and Nell compare ideas. They back each other up when one has to be away. They work as a super team. It is a both instructive and pleasurable to watch either one of them ride, and they are always willing to answer questions and give advice, whether about riding or about horse care. I feel very comfortable with either one of them caring for my two horses when I'm away, and feel that they are incredibly skilled and experienced in the myriad issues that go into horse ownership, care and training. Those of us who board at Singletree are very fortunate.-Beth
I've had the opportunity to work with both Karen & Nell over the years, starting with Karen 12 years ago. My riding skills have improved while working with each; they bring different yet similar perspectives to their teaching styles. And, they really care for the horses well being. In addition, outside lessons, they are around to offer advice and training tips along the way.
-Cheryl
