Expertise:  Leah is a professional Certified Equine Appraiser working for the Nation’s leading horse valuation experts, Sterling Equine Appraisals. She has earned her Lifetime Accredited Affiliation from the American Society of Equine Appraisals which requires her to maintain strict compliance with Federal, State, ASEA and USPAP rules and regulations. She has provided legal consult and expert witness testimony for the past six years. Leah has over twenty-five years of equine experience and involvement within the horse industry to bring valuable insight to your team. Her expertise is highly sought after coast-to-coast by owners, trainers, attorneys, accountants and numerous equine/equestrian programs.

Experience in the area
Leah has been a successful competitor, instructor/coach, farm manager and a featured guest speaker at Equine Affaire in Springfield, Mass. and Pomona, Ca. She has a varied education and background in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Ponies, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, Showmanship, Halter & Driving. She predominantly focus her teaching and coaching skills to pony kids and junior riders. Leah specializes in appraisals of horses, including various breeds such as Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Warmbloods, Miniature Horses, Ponies, and other breeds. She is experienced in appraising show, race, pleasure, recreational horses and ponies. Areas of Expertise: • Accident Analysis, Prevention, Reconstruction • Advertising • Appraisals • Donations • Equine Consulting • Equine / Equestrian Expert • Expanding Global Marketing/Sales Opportunities • Expert Witness Testimony • Horse & Rider Training/Instruction • Industry SOP • Investigation • Litigation • Marketing / Promotion • Personal Injury • Safety & Safety Management • Sales & Purchase • Structuring Marketing/Sales Operations • Tax Purposes • Trail Riding / Recreational Horse keeping • General Veterinary

Organizations
Memberships: Lifetime accredited member, American Society of Equine Appraisers Alumni, USPC, 4-H, FFA USEF / United States Equestrian Federation PHA / Professional Horseman’s Association AQHA / American Quarter Horse Association APHA / American Paint Horse Association ApHC / Appaloosa Horse Club PBHA / Palomino Horse Breeders of America AMHA / American Miniature Horse Association AMHR / American Miniature Horse Registry POA / Pony of the Americas Club PtHA / Pinto Horse Association AMHA / American Morgan Horse Association CAMEO / California Amateur Miniature Horse Exhibitors and Owners ASPC / American Shetland Pony Club National Hunter / Jumper Council Mid-Hudson Driving Association Southern Dutchess Horseman’s Association New York Southern Tier Quarter Horse Association Ridge Riders Pony Club - proud parent Horse Sense 4-H Club - proud parent Board Member, New England Equine Care & Facilities Consultant / New Hampshire Equine Charter School Past Board Member, NY State Regional Horse Advisory

Publications
Various print publications including the Equine Journal, Plaid Horse, Horse & Rider and numerous newspapers.

Education/Credentials
• Principals in Valuations (2006) Assisted in organizing & managing 2004 D.C. Fair 4-H Horse Show Created, organized and managed profitable 1994 Summer Series Horse Shows Created, organized and managed profitable 1994 & 2004 Michael Page Riding Clinic Created, organized and managed profitable Horse Trials Created, organized and managed 2003 D.C. Fair 4-H Horse Show Created, organized and managed profitable 2004 Mary Jane Mitchell Riding Clinic Created and consulted benefit horse shows in Dutchess, Westchester & Putnam Consultant for various horse farms, clubs, equine programs and Youth Development Diversified background in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Ponies, Dressage, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship, Trail, Halter, Driving Dutchess County Representative w/ seats on County, Regional & State Dutchess County 4-H leader, 1995- 2004 Equine assessments and evaluations Extensive riding and showing skills Foundation member of Dutchess County Horse Advisory Board Featured clinician on “Proper Turn-out”, “Showmanship” & “Show Ring Etiquette” Treasurer / DC Horse Advisory Board, thru 2004 Qualified Junior / Youth riders at County, Regional & State levels

Awards and Honors
Received awards for Stable Management Received invitation to AQHA Professional Horseman’s Association Received “Trainer of the Year” award Received “Leader Achievement” awards, 1995- 2004 Received “Community Service” awards, 1995 – 2004

Past/Present Clients
available upon request