Wayne G Hipsley
PARIS, KY 40361
A life-long professional horseman who has spent a career breeding, training, showing horses. He has combined his academic education with the practical experience to work as a career professional in horse breed/discipline organization management, higher education and consulting on and about the horse. His formal training is in Equine and Animal Science with additional supplemental educational programs along with continuing education in the equestrian sport. He is a horse owner who understands the fundamental daily challenges of horse care and management. In his university work he has provided riding instruction to students as well as hands-on work with horses.
- Agricultural
- Animals
- Horse
- Livestock
- Veterinary
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Animal Husbandry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Science in Animal Physiology - University of Connecticut, Storrs
Partial Completion of PhD - Animal Physiology
Certified Kentucky Livestock Welfare Investigator
Certified Identification Technician - Y-Tex Corporation
Certified National Thoroughbred Racing Association - Surface Safety Training
Licensed Horse Judge for AMHA, PtHA, IBHA, GVHS, POAC, Working Equitation, NSBA, NFHR, + - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Member: American Horse Council, Kentucky Horse Council, American Horse Publications, AMHA, PtHA, IBHA, GVHS, POAC, Working Equitation, NSBA, NFHR, United States Equestrian Federation, IALHA, IFHSA,
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: University Professor, Department Head, Equine Studies; Graduate Teaching Assistant - Animal Physiology; Instructor Judge's Licensing Seminars for many US and International Equestrian Organizations including the United States Equestrian Federation; Presenter at Equitana - Australia; Presenter at Equi-Days New Zealand; Presenter American Horse Council & State Horse Councils; Presenter for Kentucky Horse Council; Adjacent Professor Midway University; Trained mounted police unit for the City of Providence, RI and conducted certification programs for law enforcement in New England through the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: NO
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Over 100 in the past 15 years. Provided expert advice, expert reports, deposition testimony and trial testimony
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Multiple areas associated with horses and equestrian activities. Riding injuries and deaths; Equestrian and Race track surfaces; Horse behavior, care, fencing, training, tack and equipment, farrier and veterinary care; Accidents with vehicles; Defective tack and equipment; Horse transportation safety and related injuries; Business management and practices; Sales and Ethics; Business and tax qualifications; Feeds, hay and feeding practices; Equestrian education and training; Safety associated with handling, riding and driving horses; Trail riding practices; Assessment and evaluation of horses; Hay and forage production; Horse breeding and reproductive care; Horse vehicle driving;
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: Over 20
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2023
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 5
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 5
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 15
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting with Attorney and Client; Report preparation/presentation; Site inspections; Depositions; Court testimony; Appraisals; Reconstruction of scenarios;
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $175.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $175.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $350.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $350.00
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Additional fees to be determined as related to requests.
Available Upon Request