J. Cooke is a Horse Trainer, an accredited Equine Appraiser, a certified riding instructor, a champion horse show rider since 1960, a winning and licensed thoroughbred race horse trainer and exercise rider, and has earned a graduate degree in paralegal studies. Currently she provides equine-related technical advice, consultation, and expert witness work in legal and non-legal related issues, to include risk assessment, risk management and risk reduction.

See CV at website for additional background information. Call for rates and references.

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Rod Bergen has an extensive education and background in Horse Behavior and Horsemanship. Mr. Bergen is nationally certified as an Advanced (Level III) Horseback Riding Instructor by the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) in Dressage, Recreational Riding and Mounted Patrol. He has owned and managed horse training, breeding and boarding facilities for over 30 years. He is a Certified Equine Appraiser and member of the American Association of Equine Appraisers.

Mr. Bergen is qualified to testify as an Equine Forensic Consultant in the California Superior Courts. He has served as a Horse Expert in over 40 legal cases (including 5 deaths) involving horses and horse facilities. Mr. Bergen is listed with the L.A. County Bar Association as an Equine Forensic Consultant / Expert Horse Witness.

Specialties:

Personal Injury & Property Damage

Equine Accident Reconstruction

Horse Facility Evaluations

Riding Equipment Suitability

Horsemanship Safety Standards

Equine Problems & Personal Liability Issues During Competitions

Trail Riding

Parades

John H. Hanst has recreational expertise in the following skills:

Alpine skiing Amusement rides Animal bites Arena layout Aquatics Baseball Bicycling Bootfitting Bowling Climbing Emergency rescue Figure skating First aid Go-karts

Hockey Horsemanship Motorcycles Playgrounds Roller skating and ice skating Scuba diving Security control Slip and fall Snow tubing Softball Swimming Tennis Water slides

As Recreational Hazards Experts, with extensive backgrounds and qualifications, we draw the following conclusion: When you select one of us to conduct an investigation and prepare a report, you have selected an expert or experts that will satisfy your needs in an efficient, respectful manner.

Should your case continue to the courtroom, you can feel confident that you have selected the best court qualified expert for your client.