I wish I had taken the American Society of Equine Appraisers course work sooner than I did. As an auctioneer and sale manager, I thought I knew what I was doing appraising horses. I was wrong! The ASEA course work taught me the process to come to an opinion of value and gave me the ability to defend my opinions and explain why they were valid in litigation. My ASEA membership and affiliation brought me customers and gave me credibility.