01/23/2026
When Horses, Money, and Conflict Collide — You Need an Independent Expert You Can Trust
Leah Struzzieri is a nationally recognized Senior Certified Equine Appraiser and strategic advisor trusted by owners, attorneys, accountants, insurers, nonprofit boards, and families when equine and animal-related matters become complex, emotional, or legally sensitive.
With more than 40 years of hands-on equine industry experience and over 20 years providing certified valuations, expert consultation, and testimony, Leah delivers defensible, IRS-compliant equine appraisals for charitable donations, IRS audits, insurance claims, estate planning, divorce and partnership dissolutions, and litigation. She is an IRS and FDIC authorized equine valuation provider and holds a Lifetime Accredited Affiliation with the American Society of Equine Appraisers—ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulations.
Clients turn to Leah when deals go bad, partnerships unravel, or emotions threaten sound decision-making. She provides independent, unbiased reviews, expert analysis, and clear documentation that holds up under scrutiny. Her work regularly supports attorneys, mediators, CPAs, courts, and insurance carriers.
In addition to valuation, Leah offers equine consulting, mediation, and strategic problem-solving, helping clients navigate disputes before they escalate. She is also a strategic governance advisor for horse and animal-related nonprofits, assisting boards facing dysfunction, compliance gaps, leadership conflict, or regulatory risk.
Known for her integrity, discretion, and calm approach, Leah brings clarity to difficult situations—protecting assets, relationships, and reputations when it matters most.
