The United States Eventing Association (USEA) would like to welcome back EquiAppraisal, LLC as a Contributing Level Sponsor of the 2019 USEA Educational Symposium. This year’s Symposium will take place February 18-21 in Weirsdale, Florida at the Grand Oaks Resort. EquiAppraisal has generously offered to sponsor lunch for all FEH and YEH attendees.
“I was thrilled by the wealth of educational content provided at the 2018 USEA Symposium,” said Alison Gay, Founder of EquiAppraisal, LLC and Senior Certified Equine Appraiser. “I am ecstatic to be supporting the promotion of the sport again at this year's four-day Symposium. Whether from the perspective of breeding, training, instruction, competing, or judging, there is something to gain for every enthusiast within the sport horse industry.”
EquiAppraisal LLC is a leading company in equine appraisals and expert consultation. They provide services for IRS purposes, such as donations to non-profit organizations and tax audits, litigation support in lawsuits and insurance settlements, an unbiased opinion of value for divorce cases and estate settlements, among many other needs.
“The USEA is very thankful to have the continued support of EquiAppraisal as a sponsor of the 2019 USEA Educational Symposium,” stated USEA CEO Rob Burk. “As I have said in the past, their sponsorship will help to reduce the cost to those attending these important educational sessions. We think this is a natural link between our educational programs focused in large part on identifying and training eventing prospects and the services offered by EquiAppraisal. We hope that you will consider working with EquiAppraisal for all of your equine appraisal needs to show your appreciation for their support of our sport.”
EquiAppraisal LLC will be on grounds at the 2019 USEA Educational Symposium and Alison Gay will be available to chat with anyone about the company’s services. She will also give a short presentation to the ICP group and to the FEH group.
About EquiAppraisal, LLC
EquiAppraisal, LLC provides an unbiased monetary value for a horse after conducting market research and analysis. Their professional appraisals comply with nationally recognized Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) regulations required by the IRS and in the court room. They are certified through the American Society of Equine Appraisers. For more information about EquiAppraisal, LLC, visit their website. For questions, please contact Alison Gay at 844.900.0022 or [email protected].
The USEA would like to thank Alison Gay from EquiAppaisal for supporting this year’s USEA Educational Symposium. For more information on symposium clinicians, registration, and accommodations please visit Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 USEA Educational Symposium.
About the United States Eventing Association
The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.
Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
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