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About Sterling Equine Appraisals

Lifetime Certified Equine Appraisers

Our team includes two lifetime-certified equine appraisers with a combined 80 years of experience in the equestrian industry. We provide top-quality appraisal reports and consulting services that withstand scrutiny by insurance companies, courts, and the IRS.

Experienced in Delivering the Impossible

Know nothing about horses? Uncooperative seller? Court date in less than a month? At Sterling Equine Appraisals, we we've seen it all and can help you, even if you need answers in a rush. We confidently complete projects on-time and within budget.

SERVICE LIST

Appraisals

Each appraisal is customized to our client's unique purpose. Prices are estimates only.

Summary Appraisal

950-1,500

Our most requested service, a summary appraisal is suitable for donation and general tax purposes

Retrospective Appraisal

1,500-2,500

Establishing value at a time prior to the appraisal requires looking back at economic and market factors in various periods

Morgan driving horse at Combined Driving Event (CDE)

Specialty Appraisal

2,500 & up

Completely customized to our client's unique purpose, this appraisal inclues consultation with client's financial, legal, or tax professional(s)

All price ranges are USD and are provided to guide your selection. A formal retainer agreement is always provided in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the Contact form below if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Can you value a horse that you don't physically see?

Because some horses are no longer available for inspection, much of our work is appraising horses that we can not see in person. This may be the case with the subject of a legal dispute or horses who have passed away. In these cases, our experts may be able to appraise the horse from photos, videos, and other available records.

If the horse is deceased or stolen, we conduct appraisals under hypothetical conditions. This type of appraisal requires that we 'assume' some facts by using information obtained through various documents and validated by other sources including but not limited to veterinarians, trainers, breed registry officials, local sale barns, or prior owners.

The appraisal report will list any assumptions and limiting conditions.

When do I need an equine appraisal?

If you're asking that question, you might need our services. For donations valued greater than $5,000, the IRS requires a certified appraisal. Legal matters including bankruptcy, dissolution of marriage or partnership, and sales disputes often benefit from a certified appraisal. We offer a free 15 minute consultation to determine if we can assist you.

How do you know what my horse is worth?

Years of experience in the horse industry, a signficant trove of sales records - many of which pre-date the internet - and relationships with professionals throughout the levels of the horse world allow our team to determine a range of value for your horse. It's not simply searching the web for comparable sales. Appraisals must adhere to USPAP Guidelines and appraisers operate by a strict code of ethics. When you simply must know rather than guess, Sterling Equine Appraisals is your best choice.

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Look for our appraisers at events from coast to coast

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Sterling Equine Appraisals

PO Box 5, Sanger, CA 93657

Sterling Equine Appraisals

About Sterling Equine Appraisals

Lifetime Certified Equine Appraisers

Experienced in Delivering the Impossible

Serving equestrians coast to coast

Appraisers

Jennifer Barbee

Jennifer Barbee

Jennifer Barbee

Leah Struzzieri

Jennifer Barbee

Jennifer Barbee

The Appraisal Team

Appraisers with expertise in a variety of equine disciplines

FREE CONSULTATION

SERVICE LIST

Appraisals

Summary Appraisal

Retrospective Appraisal

Specialty Appraisal

Consulting

Expert Witness

Peer Review

Business & Financial Consultation

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Frequently Asked Questions

24 Years of Service

Contact US

To minimize spam and junk phone calls, we do not publish our phone number online. We will happily provide it when we follow up with you.

Look for our appraisers at events from coast to coast

Sterling Equine Appraisals

Sterling Equine Appraisals

About Sterling Equine Appraisals

Lifetime Certified Equine Appraisers

Experienced in Delivering the Impossible

Serving equestrians coast to coast

Appraisers

Jennifer Barbee

Jennifer Barbee

Jennifer Barbee

Leah Struzzieri

Jennifer Barbee

Jennifer Barbee

The Appraisal Team

Appraisers with expertise in a variety of equine disciplines

FREE CONSULTATION

SERVICE LIST

Appraisals

Summary Appraisal

Retrospective Appraisal

Specialty Appraisal

Consulting

Expert Witness

Peer Review

Business & Financial Consultation

Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

24 Years of Service

Contact US

To minimize spam and junk phone calls, we do not publish our phone number online. We will happily provide it when we follow up with you.

Look for our appraisers at events from coast to coast

Sterling Equine Appraisals

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