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KNOW YOUR
HORSE'S TRUE
MARKET WORTH

An equine appraisal provides a professional assessment of a horse’s market value - past, present, or future. Whether for insurance, legal matters, charitable donations, or estate settlements, each appraisal includes a detailed, industry-standard report to support your specific needs with accuracy and credibility.

WHY CHOOSE PPH?

  • Certified Expertise

  • Comprehensive Appraisals 

  • Industry Insight 

  • Specialized Knowledge 

  • Commitment to Integrity

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HOW DO HORSE APPRAISALS WORK?

FOUR KEY STEPS

STEP 1

Our appraisal process begins with clients completing our online form, which helps us create a detailed profile for each horse. This "biography" includes key information such as pedigree, performance history, medical records, and other essential details to ensure a thorough and accurate valuation.

STEP 2

Clients submit essential materials such as high-quality videos, clear photographs, veterinary records, competition results, sales history, and any other relevant documentation. These materials provide critical insights into the horse’s conformation, movement, training level, health, and performance, ensuring a thorough, well-supported, and accurate appraisal.

STEP 3

PPH conducts comprehensive market research, evaluating key factors such as pedigree, competition history, age, training level, breed characteristics, and current market demand. By comparing similar horses in the industry and considering economic trends, we ensure a precise, fair, and well-supported valuation tailored to your horse’s unique attributes.

STEP 4

 A comprehensive 10-15 page report is prepared that thoroughly evaluates and substantiates your horse’s Fair Market Value. Recognized for thoroughness and attention to detail, these appraisals are considered qualified for legal purposes, ensuring credibility and accuracy in a wide range of legal and financial matters.

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Why you would need an ASEA Certified equine appraiser?

  • Buying or Selling a Horse

 Determines fair market value to ensure a fair transaction.

  • Insurance Purposes

 Establishes a horse's value for mortality, loss of use, or liability coverage.

  • Legal Disputes

 Used in cases such as divorce, estate settlements, or business dissolutions.

  • Tax and Donation Purposes

 Provides documentation for IRS compliance when donating a horse.

  • Financing or Collateral

 Required when using a horse as collateral for a loan.

  • Litigation and Claims

Support claims in lawsuits related to injury, death, or fraud.

  • Equine Business Valuation

Essential for businesses involving breeding, racing, or training operations.

  • Estate and Inheritance Planning

Helps with proper estate valuation and distribution.

  • Bankruptcy and Asset Liquidation

 Determines value for financial proceedings.

  • Customs and Import/Export

 Required for tax assessments when moving horses internationally.

Need a horse appraisal by an
ASEA Certified Appraiser?

Call us today at
+1 (609) 602-6346

We are ready to help!

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Why choose PPH Horse Appraisal for your appraisal services?

PPH Horse Appraisal  
Expert Equine Valuation
by Mel Montagano

With over 25 years of experience in the equine industry, PPH Horse Appraisal delivers accurate, unbiased, and professional equine valuations tailored to your specific needs.

Mel Montagano holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Veterinary & Animal Biosciences from the University of Delaware and is certified by the American Society of Equine Appraisers, ensuring a high level of expertise in equine evaluation.

Each appraisal is meticulously conducted, considering market trends, breed standards, performance records, medical history, and pedigree. With extensive experience brokering and importing high-performance horses, Mel offers valuable insight into current industry trends, ensuring fair and precise valuations.

While specializing in dressage horses, Mel’s expertise spans all English and Western disciplines. Commitment to integrity, thorough documentation, and industry standards makes PPH Horse Appraisal a trusted choice for equine valuation services.

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