Leah Struzzieri

A lifelong horseperson and proud Union Vale, NY resident, Leah has been a successful competitor, trainer and instructor for more than 45years. When not riding or teaching, Leah could be found in the veterinary clinics making rounds and assisting. Keeping horses in peak health and comfort tops her priority list.

Diversified, extensive and successful equestrian background, in English (Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunters, Jumpers, Ponies), Western (Pleasure & Performance) and Driving.
Consistently turning out Championship and winning riders and horses on a local, Regional and National level.
Earned recognition receiving ‘Trainer of the Year’, ‘Leader Achievement’ and ‘Community Service’ awards for more than three decades from various horse organizations.
Recognized APHA Professional Horsemen (woman) & Ambassador

With decades of diversified equine experience, Leah Struzzieri, has been nationally recognized as one of the top Senior Certified Equine Appraisers working for the Nation’s leading horse valuation firm, Sterling Equine Appraisals. She has earned her Lifetime Accredited Affiliation from the American Society of Equine Appraisals which requires her to maintain strict compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations. Leah has been a top pick as an authorized provided by the IRS and FDIC. She has provided legal consult and expert witness testimony for more than twenty years. Leah has more than forty years of equine experience and involvement within the horse industry to bring valuable insight to any team.

Former, APHA Equestrian Experience Committee Member
Featured presenter for Equine Affaire, coast-to-coast
Former Treasurer for Dutchess County Horse program
Former, Horse Advisory, Regional and State
Former, DC CCE Clinician & Leader

JL Performance Horses

. JL Performance Horses continues to produce quality, all-around horses for both competition and recreational riding purposes and developing capable, knowledgeable horse people through hands-on equine experiences.

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