July 2021 Issue

Page 16 July 2021 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN You may own a hundred horses and never need a formal appraisal of your horse’s fair market value, but you may need an unbiased opinion that the horse you want to buy is suitable for your intended use and skill level. For any use-- trail horse, 4-H partner, lesson horse, or A- circuit hunter or jumper--there are aspects that can make your next purchase a success or a source of frus- tration (equine or human) and cause a loss of investment due to the wrong horse purchased for the job. Corso Equine Appraisal Service’s mission is to evaluate horses and ponies The Equine Experience at Ag Progress Days features demon- strations, exhibits, and events for horse owners and enthusiasts alike. Demonstrations will show- case different sport horse events, horsemanship skills, breeds, horse logging demonstrations, and how horses provide thera- py for people. Demonstrations for this year include miniature horses, PA State Mounted Police, Is That the Horse You Should Buy? using trusted appraisal industry standards while adhering to a strict Code of Ethics to advise and provide sound, reasonable advice for your next equine endeavor. “Regardless of a horse's breed or discipline, there are certain factors that can increase or decrease value and determine best use,” said appraiser Melissa Corso. “I will complete an eval- uation of your horse or intended purchase and prepurchase exam and discuss the factors of value with you in order to determine suitability and value. Evaluations can also be done by video if necessary.” In addition to consulting services, Corso Equine also offers appraisal services to owners who may be selling or donating a horse to a charitable organiza- tion, colleges, or equine therapy programs, or for estate or divorce settlements that involve owner- ship of horses. All work is done with confidentiality and fiduciary duty. Corso is a lifetime mem- ber of the American Society of Equine Appraisers. To schedule a consultation: phone (856) 236-4132 or email Melissa@CorsoEquine.com . To learn more visit CorsoEquine. com or Facebook.com/Corso Equine. Ag Progress Days Returns August 10-12 training the young horse and much more. View exhibits with information about pasture and environment management, nutrition and feeding, manure and nutrient management, stable management, and facilities, highlighting Penn State's under- graduate education, extension, and research programs. Stop by and visit with horses from the Penn State Quarter Horse herd. Watch miniature horses soar over jumps at the Mini Prix. Visit the Pennsylvania Equine Council's Learning Station, where visitors can groom a horse. Learn more about the Arabian and Paso Fino breeds, and watch youth test their knowledge at the horse bowl competition. Ag Progress Days, sponsored by Penn State's College of Ag- ricultural Sciences is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, PA, 9 miles southwest of State College on Route 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 11; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12. With over 400 exhibitors there is something for everyone to enjoy. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit agsci.psu.edu/apd. The event also can be found on Facebook (@ AgProgressDays). Submit your events to East Coast Equestrian at steph@eastcoastequestrian.net for inclusion in our calendar at no charge! Please provide event name, location, city, state and contact information by the 10th of the prior month. Attention Event Organizers! Don't Miss the August Issue! To advertise please contact Phyllis or Debbie at (717) 509-9800 eastcoastequestrian.net With a special feature: Fall Fix-up Deadline: July 13