Articles by J. Tim Potter

This article explores equine abuse and neglect through the lens of an actual incident. Through examination of this dispute, equine expert, Dr. J. Tim Potter provides an introductory lesson on relevant issues, such as body condition scores, equine nutrition, exposure-related health issues, group dynamics, and dental health. Names and other identifying factors have been excluded.

In this case, a vehicle driver was fatally injured when her vehicle struck an unattended horse in the roadway. The horse had escaped from an arena where it was confined for the first time the previous evening.


Equine expert, Dr. J. Tim Potter was retained by plaintiff’s counsel to determine if the actions/inactions of the property owner created dangerous conditions that caused or contributed to the fatal injury of the plaintiff.

Traditionally, equine appraisals are used in the process of private sales, bankruptcies, and loans and charitable contributions. However, within the legal industry, it is also common to see appraisals performed in the process of divorce proceedings, insurance claims, or other legal disputes. While the process and deliverable is not fundamentally different, clients within the legal industry are typically less familiar with equine appraisals and the equine industry in general.


In this article, Qualified Equine Appraiser, Dr. J. Tim Potter, provides an overview of equine appraisals, including some of the key terms of art.

In this article, equine scientist, Dr. Tim Potter discusses a number of horse safety issues that frequently result in injuries to riders, spectators, and the general public. For each scenario he provides an explanation of the hazard with guidance on how exposure to these hazards should be prevented.


Dr. Potter provides investigations into a variety of claims and litigation related to equine science, including personal injury. Please contact Dr. Potter directly to discuss your case and how he can assist.

In this article, animal scientist and equine expert, Dr. Tim Potter discusses the optimal body condition to promote successful breeding in horses. In the course of his forensic work, Dr. Potter investigates a broad range of nutritional and behavioral issues involving horses and other animals.

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In this article, Animal Scientist Dr. Tim Potter discusses the common misbelief that the behavior and cues of horses varies drastically across breeds and disciplines.

In this article, Horse Expert Dr. Tim Potter discusses crucial safety techniques that should be employed to promote safety when riding and working with horses. Techniques discussed involve saddling, bridling, mounting, and situational awareness.

In this article, animal scientist, Dr. Tim Potter, discusses issues related to the contamination of animal feeds. Topics of discussion include the causes and consequences of contaminations, and how feed manufacturers should respond in these situations.

Robson Forensic Animal Scientist, J. Tim Potter, Ph.D. was a contributing author on the book, Start with Safety: Horse Safety Guideline. Dr. Potter provides expert witness services toward the resolution of commercial and personal injury litigation involving all areas of equine science.