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 QUALIFICATIONS OF JR. APPRAISER
Darren Cea
STERLING EQUINE
APPRAISALS
Background
and Experience:
Over two decades of
involvement with the horse industry including:
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Jr.
Appraiser - Sterling Equine Appraisals
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Rider/Trainer - Meadow Creek Farms
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Rider/Trainer - Willow Brook Farm
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Rider/Trainer -
J.L. Performance Horses
During the past 25
years, Darren has owned and shown horses to a variety of
achievements. Darren has piloted ponies and horses to multiple
Championships at the Regional and National level.
From a very young
age, Darren was an active participant in 4-H and Pony Club, learning
the essential elements of horse management and horsemanship. After a
foundation in Western riding, Darren moved to the Hunter / Jumper
world, where he continues to train and compete with good success.
He showed his own
ponies in the Pony Hunter and Children’s Hunter Divisions from local
to A-rated shows. Riding his own, and leased horses, he also
competed in the Big Eq classes (Mini-Medal, Medal / Maclay).
Rounding out his Junior exhibitor show experiences, Darren competed
a National Champion Miniature Horse in Hunter classes, placing Top 5
Regionally and qualifying for Nationals in just one show.
 As an adult rider,
Darren turned his focus to training and riding, specializing in
Hunters and Jumpers. His most recent riding and training efforts
have been to develop young stock beginning their jumper careers,
with the aspirations of showing in the Grand Prix. He rode for
Willow Brook Farm for five years, attending Jumper competitions
throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States. In this time,
Darren was groom, exercise rider, and apprentice. Darren continues
to develop his skills and knowledge, riding with long-time coach
Michael Page, and lessoning with others including the luminary Peter
Leone and the legendary Frank Chapot.
Professionally,
Darren is driven to the same level of success he has experienced in
the show ring. Recently, he earned his degree from John Jay College
of Criminal Justice and he is now a full-time police officer. His
unique combination of equestrian knowledge and legal perspective
allow Darren to assess each appraisal situation with an unbiased
view and honesty.
Memberships and Equine Activities:
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Member, United States Equestrian
Federation
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Member, Professional Horseman’s
Association
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Past Member, American Quarter
Horse Association
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Past Member, American Miniature
Horse Association
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Past Member, United States Pony
Club, 4-H
Sterling Equine Appraisals is a member of several other
organizations including USA Equestrian [formerly the American Horse
Shows Association (AHSA)], Professional Horseman's Association, and
the National Hunter / Jumper Council. |
