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Certified Equine Appraisers                       

In today's competitive horse market we have to be able to properly evaluate the true market value of our horses. The old saying "A horse is worth what ever you get for it on a given day" really doesn't apply anymore. With competition and training fees, the cost of breeding, and most of all the comparable market in which a horse can sell for truly dictates a different value proposition than we have seen in the past.

We are certified members of the American Society of Equine Appraisers, and regulated by the  Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) in Washington, D.C. to assure that professional, personal property appraisers are fully qualified to do their work.

As part of our service group we provide the estimated Fair Market Value based on a sales comparison approach. The premise of the comparison of the equine appraised is other similar equine sold at places like preferred breeder sales, racetrack affiliated sales, or private treaty. Using a number of recent orderly liquidation sales of similar horses for comparison, a composite figure is calculated which represents Fair Market Value of the subject horses.

Fair Market Value define: Fair Market Value is the price at which the property would have changed hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell, and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. (Per the U.S. Department of Treasury Regulation description Sec. 20.2031 (b) )

Other considerations to determine the value will include:

  • Income approaches such as stallion fees and breeding contracts             

  • Training investments

  • Achievements and Awards

  • Dollar value of winnings

  • If applicable, the past and current performance of the equine's get.                
     

 

With a Certified Appraisal you will receive:                                                                        

  1. A statement of the purpose for which the appraisal was made and a definition of value estimated.

  2. Description of the equine, copies of registration certificate, and photographs.

  3. A summary of the facts upon which the appraisal is based.

  4. A statement of the conclusions reached, together with any applicable qualifications or limitations on the conclusions.

  5. Fair Market Value and Orderly Liquidation.

  6. Assumptions and limiting conditions.

  7. Appraiser's Certification.

  8. A statement that the appraiser has no present or contemplated future interest in the equine being appraised, or a full and complete description of any such interest that may exist.

                                                                                              

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Cost of the Appraisal:

  • Our comprehensive equine appraisal fee is $295

  • Hourly Rate: $75.00(*)

(*) In many cases we are required to perform appraisals for attorneys, court proceedings, insurance companies, estate planners, bankruptcies, divorce settlements, partnerships, or tax related issues. Under these circumstances we are require to meet with individuals, or court proceedings, to further discuss the appraisal values and processes, if this is required our fees are based on an hourly rate plus reimbursement for any customary travel expenses associated with the process.
 

Code of Ethics:

The appraiser shall achieve and maintain a high level of competence, shall keep himself informed as to all matters involving or affecting equine values, and shall accept only those assignments for which he has the necessary background and qualifications.

An appraisal assignment is a confidential undertaking between the appraiser and his client. No information regarding the appraisal assignment shall be disclosed to any third party without the express consent of the client.

Although an appraiser may express an informal or preliminary opinion, he shall not do so until after he has obtained all the pertinent facts and given them due consideration.

The engagement to perform an appraisal and the fee charged shall be independent of the value reported.

In the conduct of his practice, the appraiser will at all times observe both the letter and the spirit of applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices.

Note:

I hereby certify that I am a certified member in good standings with the American Society of Equine Appraisers a Division of the American Society of Agricultural Appraisers.

 

 

   

   

 

e-mail us: mario@SantaFeHorses.com