AboutLeah Struzzieri Expertise Leah is a professional Certified Equine Appraiser working for the Nation’s leading horse valuation experts, Sterling Equine Appraisals. She has earned her Lifetime Accredited Affiliation from the American Society of Equine Appraisals which requires her to maintain strict compliance with Federal, State, ASEA and USPAP rules and regulations. She has provided legal consult and expert witness testimony for the past six years. Leah has over twenty-five years of equine experience and involvement within the horse industry to bring valuable insight to your team. Her expertise is highly sought after coast-to-coast by owners, trainers, attorneys, accountants and numerous equine/equestrian programs.
Experience Leah has been a successful competitor, instructor/coach, farm manager and a featured guest speaker at Equine Affaire in Springfield, Mass. and Pomona, Ca. She has a varied education and background in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Ponies, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, Showmanship, Halter & Driving. She predominantly focus her teaching and coaching skills to pony kids and junior riders.
Leah specializes in appraisals of horses, including various breeds such as Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Warmbloods, Miniature Horses, Ponies, and other breeds. She is experienced in appraising show, race, pleasure, recreational horses and ponies.
Areas of Expertise:
• Accident Analysis, Prevention, Reconstruction
• Advertising
• Appraisals
• Donations
• Equine Consulting
• Equine / Equestrian Expert
• Expanding Global Marketing/Sales Opportunities
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Horse & Rider Training/Instruction
• Industry SOP
• Investigation
• Litigation
• Marketing / Promotion
• Personal Injury
• Safety & Safety Management
• Sales & Purchase
• Structuring Marketing/Sales Operations
• Tax Purposes
• Trail Riding / Recreational Horse keeping
• General Veterinary
Organizations Memberships:
Lifetime accredited member, American Society of Equine Appraisers
Alumni, USPC, 4-H, FFA
USEF / United States Equestrian Federation
PHA / Professional Horseman’s Association
AQHA / American Quarter Horse Association
APHA / American Paint Horse Association
ApHC / Appaloosa Horse Club
PBHA / Palomino Horse Breeders of America
AMHA / American Miniature Horse Association
AMHR / American Miniature Horse Registry
POA / Pony of the Americas Club
PtHA / Pinto Horse Association
AMHA / American Morgan Horse Association
CAMEO / California Amateur Miniature Horse Exhibitors and Owners
ASPC / American Shetland Pony Club
National Hunter / Jumper Council
Mid-Hudson Driving Association
Southern Dutchess Horseman’s Association
New York Southern Tier Quarter Horse Association
Ridge Riders Pony Club - proud parent
Horse Sense 4-H Club - proud parent
Board Member, New England Equine Care & Facilities
Consultant / New Hampshire Equine Charter School
Past Board Member, NY State Regional Horse Advisory
Publications Various print publications including the Equine Journal, Plaid Horse, Horse & Rider and numerous newspapers.
Education/Credentials • Principals in Valuations (2006)
Assisted in organizing & managing 2004 D.C. Fair 4-H Horse Show
Created, organized and managed profitable 1994 Summer Series Horse Shows
Created, organized and managed profitable 1994 & 2004 Michael Page Riding Clinic
Created, organized and managed profitable Horse Trials
Created, organized and managed 2003 D.C. Fair 4-H Horse Show
Created, organized and managed profitable 2004 Mary Jane Mitchell Riding Clinic
Created and consulted benefit horse shows in Dutchess, Westchester & Putnam
Consultant for various horse farms, clubs, equine programs and Youth Development
Diversified background in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Ponies, Dressage, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship, Trail, Halter, Driving
Dutchess County Representative w/ seats on County, Regional & State
Dutchess County 4-H leader, 1995- 2004
Equine assessments and evaluations
Extensive riding and showing skills
Foundation member of Dutchess County Horse Advisory Board
Featured clinician on “Proper Turn-out”, “Showmanship” & “Show Ring Etiquette”
Treasurer / DC Horse Advisory Board, thru 2004
Qualified Junior / Youth riders at County, Regional & State levels
Awards and Honors Received awards for Stable Management
Received invitation to AQHA Professional Horseman’s Association
Received “Trainer of the Year” award
Received “Leader Achievement” awards, 1995- 2004
Received “Community Service” awards, 1995 – 2004
Expert: Leah Struzzieri Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: horse health
Question I have a 17.1 german warmblood who has worked hard in the pass show jumping, he was retired 3 years ago an since then been used for hacks only and treated like royalty. In the last week he has had real difficultys getting up after he has rolled or just lied down for a rest. When he trys he gets his front legs an does his best to push himself up, but his backlegs have no movement and almost looks like he cannot feel them . After a couple of attemps and a lot of encouragement from myself he gets up and his back legs are very shaky, after 5 mins he seems fine. I worry because he has been stuck and rub rore patchs on his hips and also worry that he may suffer stomach problems from not being able to move for a length of time. Is there anything i should know i could use to help this problem.
Answer Hi Tina,
There are various factors to take into account with the clinical signs your horse is exhibiting. I'm not a veterinarian, but it sounds like this has become a chronic condition which requires you to call your vet and make an appointment. He/she would be in the best position to diagnosis the issue and prescribe an effective course of treatment.
If you're in the Northeast, I suggest you call Dr. Vin (www.CenterforVeterinaryCare.com) or Dr. Myhre (www.MyhreEquine.com)
