Daventry Appraisal Services Ltd.

Tracy Dopko is an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with a specialty in equine, livestock & farm equipment. Since 1998, she has been hired as an equine and livestock appraiser worldwide, having appraised some of the top jumper and dressage horses in both North America and Europe, as well as some of the most well-known Holstein, Angus, and Jersey cattle in North America. Tracy has been retained worldwide as an expert witness and consultant in numerous litigation matters and is also a private investigator specializing in equine and livestock cases. She is qualified as an expert witness in court proceedings in both Canada and the United States, works closely with major insurance companies in both the U.S. and Canada on livestock death-claim reimbursements and fraud investigation, has completed appraisals for multimillion-dollar estate and insurance settlements, tax audits, divorce disputes, and has performed appraisals for multimillion-dollar hog, poultry, dairy, and beef operations.

Tracy is also known in the industry as the go-to appraiser for obscure and exotic animals. She has extensive experience appraising breeding and show dogs and cats, animal actors for film and television, and wild, exotic, and endangered animals (both land and marine) for private zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and non-profit foundations throughout North America. Tracy is also a livestock, game, marine, zoo, and endangered animal appraiser for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). Along with animals, she also appraises equine tack and therapy equipment, horse trailers, veterinary medical equipment, and agricultural business valuations and asset appraisals.

Tracy is part of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) Private Client Services group, a program for appraisers who work with both High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) and gatekeepers specializing in private client services. Only 5% of ISA members are accepted into the Private Client Services program, which, until now, has consisted exclusively of high-end gems and jewelry, fine art, and antiques appraisers. Tracy is the first equine appraiser to be accepted. Her HNW clients include Grand Prix & Olympic competitors/owners, celebrities, high-profile investors, British royalty, and members of the Forbes list.

Daventry appraisals are known for their thoroughness and attention to detail. Tracy has helped her clients win millions in litigation judgments and settlements. Combined with her background and credentials in the agricultural industry, Tracy’s appraisals and expertise provide a valuable asset in the courtroom!

Tracy’s appraisal leadership background includes:
– Chair of The Appraisal Foundation’s Personal Property Resource Panel (2026)
– International Society of Appraisers Board of Directors (2023 – present)
– ISA Education Foundation Technology Officer (2022 – present)
– ISA Canadian Chapter Secretary (2023 – present)
– ISA Mentorship Program (2022 – present)

Tracy is also an appraisal member at the highest level with the:
– American Society of Appraisers
– American Society of Equine Appraisers