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The Equine Expert is a renowned equine firm spanning dozens of disciplines and specializations in the Equine Industry by first-class horsemen and women, professional and top amateurs, with hands-on knowledge of the horse world. With a collaborative firm culture and a reputation for unparalleled professionalism and integrity, their hand- picked team of equestrian experts provide expert witness services in a variety of areas such as business, insurance, liability, equine death, sales, valuations, fraud, estates, taxes, and medical malpractice.

Litigation Support - Bridget R. Brandon and her team at The Equine Expert support defendants and plaintiffs throughout the United States in State and Federal courts by providing expert testimony, consulting services, litigation support, formation of case strategy, quantifying of damages, settlement negotiations, and assisting the legal team to better understand the sensitivity of the issues involved. Specializing in high-stakes, complex matters, they work collaboratively to create appropriate, well-reasoned research and analysis, advice, reports and expert testimony.

Services:

Expert Witness Testimony
Expert Witness Consulting
Arbitration / Mediation
Verbal or Written Opinions
Preparation of Rebuttal Questions
Deposition and Testimony Questions
Review and Analysis of Case Merits

Accident Reconstruction
Forensics and Analysis
Education of Attorney on Equine Industry
Valuations and Appraisals
Review of Opposing Valuations and Appraisals
Pre-trial Investigation and Research
Tack and Equipment Analysis

Areas of Expertise:

Liability
Personal Injury
Horse Behavior
Equine Physiology
Horse Breeding
Horse Industry Standards / Safety Procedures
Equine Death Cases
Medical Malpractice Cases
Farm and Ranch Operations and Management
Care Custody and Control
Fraud
Transaction Disputes

Syndications
Buying and Selling
Boarding and Horse Care
Rental Stables
Trail Rides and Rental Horses
Horse Shows
Loss of Future Income
Breeding
Estate Analysis
Divorce Settlement
Tax Resolution
Riding, Training, and Teaching

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10/29/2012 · Animals

The Texas House and Senate Pass Equine Dentistry Bill

By: Bridget Brandon

On May 30, 2011, the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners became one step away from having the authority to regulate non-veterinarian equine dentists.

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4/5/2012 · Animals

Protect Yourself When Buying A Horse

By: Bridget Brandon

Because the cost of a lawsuit is so steep, make sure your "horse transaction" is memorialized with a lawyer-prepared, well-written contract. The small contract prep charge will be a fraction of litigation expenses and heartbreak. If you cannot locate an equine attorney, an attorney specializing in contracts will work just fine. It always amazes me that written contracts are not demanded of every horse purchase or sale. Even on "small&qout; transactions…demand them in writing or do not do the "deal&qout;!

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12/9/2011 · Animals

Screening Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Horse

By: Bridget Brandon

There are some very important preliminary questions you should always ask when buying a horse. These screening questions should be asked right up front. If at all possible, you should ask these questions initially on the phone prior to seeing the horse.

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9/21/2011 · Animals

Owning A Horse Is A Huge Financial Investment: Get A Pre-Purchase Exam!

By: Bridget Brandon

You've decided to buy a horse and you have now located the horse of your dreams. There are a lot of emotions involved.

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8/3/2011 · Animals

Law Change In California Affects How You Buy And Sell a Horse

By: Bridget Brandon

Open-ended horse deals are quickly coming to an end. Florida has a statute (Section 535.16 of the Florida Statutes) and the California Legislature recently amended a similar one that now requires written documentation for horse sales.

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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: