Animals Consultants: 3

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 Standard of Care
• Equine Problems & Personal Liability Issues During Competitions
• Trail Riding
• Parades

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Hipsley & Associates, Equine Educational & Management Consultants, provide a variety of services for many aspects of the horse business and related industries. Their client base ranges from domestic to foreign organizations such as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Assn., Color Breed Council, Massachusetts Dept. of Public Safety, American Horse Council, Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry, US Livestock Genetic Export, and many more international and domestic organizations as well as breeders and owners. Principal, Wayne G. Hipsley, BSc, MSc, has over 40 years of educational and practical experience in the business of horses. He currently provides legal expertise on a wide variety of issues pertaining to horses in local, regional, national, international, recreational, and professional settings including:

• Association Management and Operations Reviews
• Budget Preparation
• Financial Reviews
• Bylaws Reviews
• Personnel Searches and Preliminary Interviews
• Establishment of Judges Educational Seminars and Licensing Criteria
• Coordination of Educational Programs
• Newsletter Preparation
• Event Management
• Equine Related Subject Matter Presentations

Educational Seminars and Clinics - Mr. Hipsley has an international reputation as an educator on a wide variety of topics. He has presented seminars in Australia, New Zealand, China, Denmark, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, France and South Africa. He has worked as the coordinator/instructor for horse show judge’s seminars held to educate and license judges. He also serves as a consultant to help coordinate licensing processes, including the preparation of examinations and the examination process. He has first hand knowledge in dealing with horse hobby vs business cases, including the assessment of activities, development of a business plan and methodology for development of a sound business outlook. Publications - Wayne Hipsley has received numerous awards as editor of two major breed journals from American Horse Publications and the Livestock Publications Council. He has written on horse industry topics including judging, marketing, training, showing, breeds history, and more.

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ValueMyHorse is an Equine Valuation and Equine Consulting company specializing in Sporthorses and Performance Horses, Hunter / Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Breeding, Reining, Cutting and Working Cow Horses. 

Owned and operated by Bridget Brandon, ValueMyHorse is qualified to identify characteristics of different breeds and disciplines of horses. They have a thorough understanding of the appraisal business, are certified by, and follow USPAP Standards (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal. ValueMyHorse also adheres to IRS Federal Code of Regulations with respect to being “qualified” appraisers developing a “qualified” appraisal in accordance with AQB (Appraisal Qualifications Board). Equine Appraisals by ValueMyHorse compare such factors as purchase price, training, competitive records, breeding record, lineage, health, age, show records and market comparison. 

Testimonials to the horse's character, health and potential performance from owners, trainers, judges, breeders, and veterinarians who are familiar with the horse are also taken into consideration when appraising a horse. Ms. Brandon understands how restrictions, markets, evidence, sources, comparisons, and intended use affect the outcome of each appraisal.

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