• Agricultural
• Animals
• Horse
• Livestock
• Veterinary

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Animal Husbandry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Science in Animal Physiology - University of Connecticut, Storrs
Partial Completion of PhD - Animal Physiology
Certified Kentucky Livestock Welfare Investigator
Certified Identification Technician - Y-Tex Corporation
Certified National Thoroughbred Racing Association - Surface Safety Training
Licensed Horse Judge for AMHA, PtHA, IBHA, GVHS, POAC, Working Equitation, NSBA, NFHR, +

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: Member: American Horse Council, Kentucky Horse Council, American Horse Publications, AMHA, PtHA, IBHA, GVHS, POAC, Working Equitation, NSBA, NFHR, United States Equestrian Federation, IALHA, IFHSA,

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: University Professor, Department Head, Equine Studies; Graduate Teaching Assistant - Animal Physiology; Instructor Judge's Licensing Seminars for many US and International Equestrian Organizations including the United States Equestrian Federation; Presenter at Equitana - Australia; Presenter at Equi-Days New Zealand; Presenter American Horse Council & State Horse Councils; Presenter for Kentucky Horse Council; Adjacent Professor Midway University; Trained mounted police unit for the City of Providence, RI and conducted certification programs for law enforcement in New England through the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)

A: NO

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?

A: Over 100 in the past 15 years. Provided expert advice, expert reports, deposition testimony and trial testimony

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Multiple areas associated with horses and equestrian activities. Riding injuries and deaths; Equestrian and Race track surfaces; Horse behavior, care, fencing, training, tack and equipment, farrier and veterinary care; Accidents with vehicles; Defective tack and equipment; Horse transportation safety and related injuries; Business management and practices; Sales and Ethics; Business and tax qualifications; Feeds, hay and feeding practices; Equestrian education and training; Safety associated with handling, riding and driving horses; Trail riding practices; Assessment and evaluation of horses; Hay and forage production; Horse breeding and reproductive care; Horse vehicle driving;

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: Approximately 50%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: Approximately 50%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: Over 20

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: 2023

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: 5

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: 5

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: 15

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: Consulting with Attorney and Client; Report preparation/presentation; Site inspections; Depositions; Court testimony; Appraisals; Reconstruction of scenarios;

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: $175.00

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: $175.00

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: $350.00

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: $350.00

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Additional fees to be determined as related to requests.

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