Horses Expert Witnesses

Malibu, California

Horses, Engineering - Equine, Solar Energy, Electrical Contracting, Solar Installations, Solar Design, Equestrian Facilities, Police Horses, Horse Rider Instructor Certification, Horse Accident Reconstruction, Solar Incident Reconstruction, Horse Mounted Patrol, Electrical Construction

San Rafael, California

Horses - Equine Standards, Horse Stable Management, Horse Accidents, Horse Riding Instructions, Equine Best Practices, Horse Accident Reconstruction, Horse Riding Camps, Trail Riding & Rental Horses, Endurance Riding, Horse Behavior, Horse Training

Horse riding instructor, 40+ years Stable owner and manager, 40+ years Expert witness since 1990 on cases involving issues such as: Accidents involving horses Riding lessons, Trail rides, Horse camps, Horse rentals, Children’s day camps, Tack and equipment, Recreational riding, Horse-human interactions, Stable management, Horse behavior

Loxahatchee, Florida

Appraisal & Valuation, Horses - Equine Appraisal and Valuation, Personal property appraiser, Equine Expert Witness

Certified member of the American Society of Equine Appraisers, affiliate member of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, owner of SEB Equine Appraisals, LLC.

Newberry, Florida

Horses, Business Operations - Equine Standard of Care, Facility Evaluation, Rider Safety, Equine behavior, and Inherent risk, Equine personal injury, Stable management, Riding instructor liability, Horsemanship, Equine equipment, Ethical equine practices, Boarding and Training, Misrepresentation

Molly is an experienced equine professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in administration. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson programs and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly remains competitive in Dressage where she is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She is also a certified Instructor with USHJA and CHA. And a certified financial coach with experience in equine business operations. Molly continues her education through USDF, CHA, and USEF-sponsored events such as the USDF L program, and USDF/USEF trainer’s programs and clinics. And has received a Certificate and diploma from USDF University for continuing education. She has won numerous USEF Horse of the Year Awards including: 2010 USHJA Sportsmanship Award 2014 USEF Regional Horse of the Year –...

Georgia

Horses, Business Operations - Equine Standard of Care, Facility Evaluation, Rider Safety, Equine behavior, and Inherent risk, Equine personal injury, Stable management, Riding instructor liability, Horsemanship, Equine equipment, Ethical equine practices, Boarding and Training, Misrepresentation

Molly is an experienced equine professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in administration. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson programs and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly remains competitive in Dressage where she is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She is also a certified Instructor with USHJA and CHA. And a certified financial coach with experience in equine business operations. Molly continues her education through USDF, CHA, and USEF-sponsored events such as the USDF L program, and USDF/USEF trainer’s programs and clinics. And has received a Certificate and diploma from USDF University for continuing education. She has won numerous USEF Horse of the Year Awards including: 2010 USHJA Sportsmanship Award 2014 USEF Regional Horse of the Year –...

Mansfield, Georgia

Horses, Accident Reconstruction - Horses, Horse Training, Horse Behavior, Horseback Riding, Riding Instruction, Trail Rides, Outfitting, Guiding, Hunting, Horse Care, Horse Transport, Horses in Film Work, Horse Facility Management and Design, Rodeo, Horse Herd Behavior, Mounted Police, Mounted shooting, archery and sword fighting

Horse and Rider Expert – I have ridden and been around horses for over 60 years. I have bred and raised horses for myself as well as having worked for large horse breeding ranches in Wyoming and Georgia dealing with 80 brood mares. I was responsible for imprint training all new-born foals and I performed riding training for the untrained young horses. I have started well over 100 young untrained horses, including wild Mustangs, teaching them all the fundamentals for successful riding. Having made a life-long study of horses, I work with horses within their nature as a specialist in horse behavior and herd communication. For over 30 years I have commercially boarded and trained horses, taught riding lessons and conducted horse training and riding clinics in many locations of the United States, Canada and Europe. The clients with whom I have worked range from beginner to advanced riders and horses of many breeds at all levels of training for a variety of disciplines. I have wo...

Oxford, Mississippi

Veterinarian, Agriculture - Horses, Cattle, Livestock, Research, Dog, Cat

I am an accomplished veterinarian, with diverse experience that includes private practice, work with professional organizations on regulatory compliance, and collaborations with the federal government in regulatory and policy aspects involving laboratory research and veterinary issues. Testified in administrative and court proceedings, including serving as a supporting witness for the American Veterinary Medical Association Professional Liability Trust with a favorable outcome. Employed as a veterinary medical officer with the United States Department of Agriculture and contributed to the enforcement of federal laws in cases under the jurisdiction of the USDA. Specialties: Veterinary Standards of Care, Investigative Interviewing, Equine Regulatory Investigations, Expert Witness Testimony, Civil and Criminal Matters, Nationwide Program Management, Field Audits, Work with Equine Associations, Expert on the Horse Protection Act

North Carolina

Horses, Business Operations - Equine Standard of Care, Facility Evaluation, Rider Safety, Equine behavior, and Inherent risk, Equine personal injury, Stable management, Riding instructor liability, Horsemanship, Equine equipment, Ethical equine practices, Boarding and Training, Misrepresentation

Molly is an experienced equine professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in administration. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson programs and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly remains competitive in Dressage where she is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She is also a certified Instructor with USHJA and CHA. And a certified financial coach with experience in equine business operations. Molly continues her education through USDF, CHA, and USEF-sponsored events such as the USDF L program, and USDF/USEF trainer’s programs and clinics. And has received a Certificate and diploma from USDF University for continuing education. She has won numerous USEF Horse of the Year Awards including: 2010 USHJA Sportsmanship Award 2014 USEF Regional Horse of the Year –...

Gastonia, North Carolina

Horses, Personal Property Appraiser - Equine Valuation, Equine-related Tack and Equipment Appraisal, Equine, Equine Appraisal, Equestrian Appraisal, Horse Theft, Horse Transactions, Horse Death, Horse Accident, Horse Contract Dispute, Horse-related Lawsuits, Equine Appraiser

Alison Grotz is the founder and certified appraiser of EquiAppraisal LLC. She has international experience in the industry and has been involved in riding, teaching, training, breeding, and stable management at nationally and internationally renowned horse operations. Experience includes expert consultation and testimony for state and federal cases, at deposition and at trial. Alison received her Bachelor of Science degree in Equestrian Science from William Woods University. She is dual-recognized as an appraiser, both at as a Senior Appraiser through the American Society of Equine Appraisers (ASEA) and with the International Society of Appraisers (CAPP ISA). Current CV available upon request. Services for: -Transaction disputes -Contract disputes -Divorce and estate settlements -Equine injuries and deaths -Fraud -Tax audits and inquiries -Bank collateral -Donations -Purchases, sales and syndications -Insurance policies and claims -Litigation and expert consultation services

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Veterinarian, Dogs - Animal Matters, Animal Injury, Dog/Cat Attacks, Horses, Abuse, Neglect, Vet Malpractice, Liability, Business, Vet Contracts, Practice Management, HR of Vet Workers, Shelter, Corporate, Rescue, Non-profit, Private Practice, Organization Best Practices, Vet Hospital Operations, Marketing and Ethics

Nearly 3 decades of veterinary industry experience in multiple animal-related industries and environments. 24 years experience as a practicing veterinarian and veterinary surgeon. Over a decade of experience as a veterinary practice owner. Experience with horses, dogs, cats, wildlife. Credentialed veterinary business consultant. One of less than 100 veterinarians across the nation that is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Practice areas include private practice, corporate practice, house call ambulatory, shelter medicine, surgery, veterinary business, and veterinary practice management.

Winfield, West Virginia

Veterinarian, Animals - Equine abuse and neglect, Horses

ANIMALS: HORSES, DOGS, CATS, CATTLE, POULTRY, SNAKES, RABBITS, For the past 8 years, I have served on the Welfare Committees for both the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) where I currently serve as the chairwoman for the welfare committee. I have won multiple professional awards from the Humane Society of the U S and AAEP for my contributions for identifying and ending equine abuse and neglect. My welfare cases also include additional species other than horses: cattle, dogs, cats, goats, rabbits, poultry and snakes. Often, hoarding cases encompass more than one animal species and it is imperative that the expert witness is familiar with species challenges and differences to ensure successful prosecution. For the past 15 years, many of my animal neglect cases reflect hoarding scenarios which can be a welfare challenge due to the emotional consequences and balances separating human addiction with animal welfar...