EW #647 is one of approximately fifty certified horse appraisers in the United States. She received her appraiser license through Mr. J. Proost, president of the equine appraiser association.

She has over 30 years of experience to bring to your legal team. She has been a successful international show - jumping competitor, USA Equestrian Horse Association judge, ranch manager/owner, successful breeder, and to say the least, an equine expert. Her family has owned and operated Farms of Bakersfield, California for over 30 years. FARMS specializes in breeding, selling, rehabilitating, and training competitive jumping horses to the grand prix level. She has been known to dabble in a few race-horses as well!

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, May 1986, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey.
English Major and Art History Major, with a Writing Minor.
Courses in Psychology, Economics, Business, Marketing, and Screenwriting.
Copywriting Diploma, 1990, The Advertising Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Certified Horse Appraiser, The American Society of Equine Appraisers.
Equestrian Expert Witness, and USA Equestrian Judge.
Graduate Anthony's Real Estate School, 1996, San Diego, CA.
Computer Literate on Macintosh.
ASA Certified Appraiser.

EXPERIENCE 
1974 - present.
Bought, trained, competed, bred and sold Thoroughbred, Quarter and European bred
competition horses with a total value of over one Million Dollars for the family owned "Banner Farms".

DIRECTOR OF FARMS RIDING SCHOOL AND DAY CAMP, 1986-present
Instructor for beginning to advanced riding students, day to day management of the riding school which includes the care and selection of horses and equipment to be used in our on-site facility.

LAW CLERK, 1978-1991
Bakersfield, CA. Acquired working knowledge of law firm operations.

EQUESTRIAN JUDGE, approved by the USA Equestrian Horse Association,1991-present.

NATIONAL JUMPING DIRECTOR, The American Warmblood Society, 1992-1997.

CERTIFIED HORSE APPRAISER, The American Society of Equine Appraisers, 1992-present.

MEMBER OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS, 2002-present

EQUESTRIAN CONSULTANT AND EXPERT WITNESS, 1992- present.

INTERNATIONAL HORSE JUMPING COMPETITOR, 1971 - 1993.

MEMBER UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN TEAM, 1981-1993.

Youngest woman ever to be admitted to the U.S. Equestrian Team.
Represented the U.S. in the VOLVO World Cup Finals, 1982, Goteborg, Sweden.
Member U.S. Nation's Cup Team, 1990, Calgary, Canada.
Represented the U.S. over two dozen times in International competitions, 1978-1993.
Represented the U.S. in the VOLVO World Cup Finals, 1992, Del Mar, CA.
Member U.S. Nation's Cup Team, 1981, Calgary, Canada.
Top Ten Pacific Coast Grand Prix Circuit standings, 1979-1982, and 1987-1990.
Winner Mercedes National Show Jumping Championship, 1987, NY.