ASEA Membership

ASEA Membership Benefits

As a member of the ASEA you become a recognized appraisal professional and will be entitled to numerous benefits including:

Extensive Support by the Association Headquarters
Information on the horse appraisal business nationwide
Guidance on properly preparing appraisal reports
Professional assistance in establishing your appraisal business
Access to ASEA’s national referral network service

Steps to a Membership

Complete the enclosed application with the appropriate application fee and return it to ASEA.

If your experience meets ASEA’s requirements for membership your application will be approved. If your application is not approved, your entire fee will be completely refunded.

Once your fees have been paid, ASEA will send your Membership Document, an Appraiser’s Handbook, and a wallet-sized identification card listing your name, appraisal number, and membership expiration date.

The Appraiser's Handbook Info

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All new members must complete the ASEA Principles of Valuation Home Study Course within 6 months of being accepted as a member. The ASEA Principles of Valuation Home Study Course must be completed before taking the ASEA Advanced Principles of Valuation Home Study Course. A total of 1 year will be allowed to complete both of ASEA's Training Courses. Both courses combined are a total of 105 of Education Credit Hours.

In addition to the 2 ASEA Training Courses, new members must complete the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course as soon as possible after completion of the above ASEA Home Study Courses.

ASEA Membership Levels

Accredited Member

In order to be accepted as an Accredited Member, an individual must have full-time or part-time equine experience who possesses a sound working knowledge of the equine industry. Individuals with prior equine experience may also qualify. Applicant must be committed to completing the ASEA Principles of Valuation Home Study Course within 6 months of Membership acceptance.

Senior Member

Education Requirements:
An accredited member who has successfully completed the ASEA Principles of Valuation and the Advanced Principles of Valuation courses. Also having completed the 15-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course.

Experience Requirements:
700 hours actual appraisal experience. Individual must produce a log sheet to ASEA that clearly demonstrates 700 hours of time spent on actual appraisals. Log sheet shall have an appraisal identification number, the intended use of the appraisal, client's name, and number of hours spent on appraisal.