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Qualifications of Appraisers

Sterling Equine Appraisals has professional, accredited equine appraisers who comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. Sterling's appraisers are knowledgeable experts in delivering impartial and accurate valuation.

We are certified by the American Society of Agricultural Appraisers and our partners are lifetime certified members of the American Society of Equine Appraisers. ASAA certification requires extensive written examinations, technical appraisal proficiency, and adherence to a strict code of professional ethics.

We have the highest caliber appraisers. Feel confident in your selection of Sterling for your horse appraisal needs.

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Leah Struzzieri and Larry Larson, Director of Education - American Society of Equine Appraisers, at a Principles of Valuation seminar in Pittsburgh, PA.


Our West Coast Partner, Jennifer Barbee, has her MBA as well as an undergraduate degree in Business Administration concentrating on Marketing and Economics. She enjoys a successful Accounting-focused career appraising. Inside knowledge of the western performance and pleasure horse market is her specialty. She is also our expert on the miniature horse industry. Jennifer is a Lifetime Certified Equine Appraiser.

Our East Coast Partner is an accomplished professional horsewoman for over thirty years. Leah Struzzieri, brings her knowledge of all aspects of the English market and her excellence in conformation and gait analysis to Sterling. She specializes in race horses, hunters, jumpers and equitation horses. Leah is a Lifetime Certified Equine Appraiser.

Detailed Qualifications of our Partners
Jennifer Barbee | Leah Struzzieri


Featured Jr. Appraisers

Darren Cea - Born into the equestrian lifestyle, Darren is an experienced horseman well versed in Hunter/Jumpers. He has ridden with Michael Page, Peter Leone, and Frank Chapot. After his "day job" as a police officer, Darren enjoys showing in the Jumpers and breaking young stock for several well known farms in NY. He is a welcome addition to our stable of Jr. Appraisers. (More...)

Cindy Fletcher - Serving our mid-west clientele, Cindy Fletcher is a nationally ranked Dressage rider. She is a past Board Member of the Kansas City Dressage Society and has most recently been published in The Centerline and Topline Ink. Cindy is also a professor at the University of Phoenix. (More...)

Niki Bruno - Niki specializes in Dressage horses on the east coast, from her base in North Salem, NY and Wellington, FL. Niki trained, worked and competed under Louise-Marcelle Eadie of LME Dressage. They wintered at Knoll Dressage, home of the US Dressage Team Coach, Anne Gribbons. Niki is currently studying for the USDF “L” program. (More...)

April LaRoche - April has owned and shown Paso Finos and Tennessee Walking horses for more than three decades. April is also NAHRA certified to compliment her selfless devotion to Special Olympics. (More...)

Sterling Equine Appraisals KNOWS the horse market!

The horse industry directly produces goods & services of over $39 billion annually, and has a total impact over $102 billion on the U.S. Gross National Product. The industry's contribution to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is greater than the motion picture services, railroad transportation, furniture/fixtures, & tobacco manufacturing. Isn't it time you consulted an expert?

Offering over seventy years of combined experience in the horse industry with an extensive breeding and showing background for most major horse breeds and disciplines, Sterling is the top choice for equine appraisals.

Each appraisal is conducted by an expert horse person who at a minimum is an earner of state and national titles, high points, honor rolls, points and awards in several breeds and disciplines and schooled in the hands-on appraisal process.

Every partner on our team is certified by the American Society of Equine Appraisers. You can be confident that your appraisal and your appraiser will hold up to the highest standards including litigation and the IRS.


As featured in Horse & Rider
and Equine Chronicle online

 

Sterling offers discounts to members of these organizations:

National Affiliations

American Society of Equine Appraisers

American Paint Horse Association

American Pinto Horse Association

American Quarter Horse Association

Palomino Horse Breeders of America

American Miniature Horse Association

American Miniature Horse Registry

American Shetland Pony Club

Pony of the Americas Club

Professional Horseman's Association

United States Equestrian Federation

National Hunter / Jumper Council

United States Pony Club, 4-H and FFA

 

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