Rita Timpanaro is an Equine Expert/Consultant. She provides horse information and education for use by attorneys, judges and juries during legal proceedings. She provides expertise, on behalf of defense or plaintiff from discovery through settlement or trial.
Ms. Timpanaro, based in New York, has been involved in the horse industry for 45 + years as a:
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- Nationally acclaimed rider and trainer
- Horse owner
- Facility owner
- Facility manager
- Equine Clinician
- United States Equestrian Federation "R" registered judge:
- Hunter
- Hunter Seat Equitation
- Jumper
- Hunter Breeding
In 2009 she became a Certified Equine Appraiser with the American Society of Equine Appraisers, providing horse owners throughout the country, professional and accurate certified horse appraisal. Since 2013 she has served as a Certified Senior Equine Appraiser.
Rita Timpanaro's expert knowledge of
is provided but not limited to the following areas:
- Horse Related Accident Analysis
- Horse Industry Standards
- Horse Stable Management
- Horse Riding Instructions
- Horse Riding Camps
- Trail Riding and Rental Horses
- Horse Accidents
- Horse Training
- Horse Behavior
- Safety Procedures
- Boarding and Rental Stables
- Show Horses and Pleasure Horses
- Specific Horse and Equipment Analysis
- Buying and Selling Standards
- Horse and Equipment Appraisals
- Trail Riding Accidents
- All Levels of Riding, Training, Teaching, Competing and Trail Riding
AVAILABLE NATIONALLY ON BEHALF OF
DEFENSE OR PLAINTIFF
As of November 24, 2023
- 65 Cases Reviewed
- 35 Plaintiff
- 30 Defendant
- 7 Court Testimonies • 8 Depositions
- 8 Mediations • 42 Written Reports
- 57 Completed • 6 Ongoing • 2 Unknown
Rita continues to expand her knowledge in the horse industry and attends equine clinics annually.
33rd Annual National Equine Conference (2018)
32nd Annual National Equine Conference (2017)
31st Annual National Equine Conference (2016)
30th Annual National Equine Conference (2015)
29th Annual National Equine Conference (2014)
Courses Attended:
- United States Equestrian Federation Judges Clinics during the past 45+ years in the following divisions:
Hunter, Hunter Breeding, Hunter Seat Equitation, Jumper - American Quarter Horse Association Educational Judges Seminar
- United States Hunter Jumper Association Trainer Certification Program
- Team USA Safe Sport Training
- “Principles of Valuation” (35 hours) seminar presented by the American Society of Equine Appraisers
- “Principles of Valuation” (70 hours) seminar presented by the American Society of Equine Appraisers
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (15 hours)
- National USPAP Appraisal Course (45 hours of course credit)
- National Conference on Equine Law (12.25 hours, includes Ethics Credit 1 hour)
- CPR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation