The Plaidcast

The Plaidcast

By: The Plaid Horse

Language: en-us

Categories: Leisure, Hobbies, Education, Sports

The Plaidcast is a weekly equestrian podcast hosted by Piper Klemm, PhD, publisher of The Plaid Horse magazine. Guests include Olympic riders, top hunter/jumper and equitation riders, trainers, horse show managers and industry insiders, plus in-depth conversations on topics such as horsemanship, collegiate riding, the state of our sport and horse show how to’s for riders at every level. One episode each month is devoted to the mental side of riding with nationally recognized mental skills coach and author Tonya Johnston (Inside Your Ride).

Episodes

Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Keri Potter & Weatherly Stroh by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 09, 2026

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional show jumping rider and trainer Keri Potter and amateur rider Weatherly Stroh. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Keri Potter has been riding horses competitively her entire life and as a junior she won the AHSA medal finals. She is based in Del Mar, California where she rides and trains out of Tres Palomas. Keri has ridden a...

Duration: 01:12:51
The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Realistic Training Timelines for Green Horses
Jan 06, 2026

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the need for a realistic perspective on the timeline for training green or young horses. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Sonja Ochadlik is a showjumping rider originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now based in Ireland. She runs Stonehall Sporthorses...

Duration: 00:46:28
Carolyn Mackintosh (owner & organizer of Loch Moy Farm) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 02, 2026

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Piper speaks with the owner and organizer of Loch Moy Farm in Maryland, Carolyn Mackintosh. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Carolyn Mackintosh is the owner and organizer of Loch Moy Farm in Maryland. Carolyn has spent two decades dedicating her work to creating top-class competition opportunities for horses and riders. The programs she has built offer horses a pathway to visibility and long-term success. Carolyn is also a Maryland Horse Council Board Member and...

Duration: 00:41:13
Cricket Stone ('R'C1 Steward) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 26, 2025

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Piper speaks with lifelong horse educator Cricket Stone about her career, what being a 'R' C1 steward has meant to her and why it's important to give back to our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Cricket Stone has been a professional in the horse industry for 40 years. She began by riding for private farms and then transitioned into a teaching career at boarding schools and universities. She has trained horses and riders to...

Duration: 00:55:19
The Plaidchat: Elizabeth Ehrlich & Todd Monahan on Metabolic Hoof Related Issues
Dec 23, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs and farrier Todd Monahan about metabolic hoof related issues.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Elizabeth Ehrlich is the founder and president of Equine Elixirs.  Her unique approach to creating all-natural, whole food based supplements that address a wide range of equine health needs has t...

Duration: 00:20:10
Murray Kessler (CEO of Wellington International) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 19, 2025

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Piper speaks with the CEO of Wellington International Murray Kessler about all of the new improvements at WEF for the upcoming winter season including AI cameras in the FEI stalls. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Murray S. Kessler is a lifelong equestrian and accomplished American business executive with decades of leadership across global sport and industry. He has served as President of the United States Equestrian Federation & North American Riders Group and CEO of...

Duration: 00:52:19
Plaidcast in Person at the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center with Kimbreley Hill
Dec 16, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center in Reisterstown, Maryland with Kimbreley Hill. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kimbreley Hill is the owner and head trainer of KMH Sport Horses, LLC, a program recognized for its inclusive environment and high standards in horse care and training. A University of Maryland graduate with studies in Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and Equine Business Management, she...

Duration: 00:58:14
Hunter Holloway (on her business merger) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 12, 2025

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Piper speaks with trainer and FEI show jumper Hunter Holloway about her recent business merger with top trainer Don Stewart and what she's excited about for the upcoming year. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Based in Topeka, Kansas, and Ocala, Florida, Hunter Holloway comes from a family deeply rooted in horses and has become a role model to many aspiring young athletes trying to make it within the industry. Hunter’s storied junior career st...

Duration: 00:31:55
Plaidcast in Person at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Andi Bill, Mara Bunderson, Kayla Kintzele & Emily Elek
Dec 09, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin with Andi Bill, Mara Bunderson, Kayla Kintzele and Emily Elek. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Andi Bill is the head coach for the University of Wisconsin - Madison Equestrian Team and owns Sugar Creek Stables LLC teaching both hunt seat and dressage lessons. She started her equestrian career showing ponies then moving up to the 3’6” equi...

Duration: 01:02:22
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Sydney Mohrhardt by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 05, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Sydney Mohrhardt, who was the winner of both the Taylor Harris Insurance Services Medal Finals and the Hamel Foundation Equitation Championship this fall. Tonya also responds to a listener request for a suggestion about an important skill to work on this winter in order to prepare for next year. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Sydney Mohrhardt is an 18 year o...

Duration: 01:05:17
The Plaidchat: December Education Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Dec 02, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with senior editor and senior reporter, Kimberly Loushin about the December education issue of The Plaid Horse.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kimberly Loushin is the senior editor and senior reporter at The Plaid Horse. She graduated from the University of Georgia, and over the last 11 years, she’s covered Olympic Ga...

Duration: 00:49:12
Plaidcast in Person with Michael Britt-León, Berry Porter & Steven Bluman by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 28, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut with Michael Britt-León, Berry Porter and Steven Bluman. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Michael Britt-León is the owner of Windsor Stables in Alpharetta, GA. Michael has earned countless International, National and Zone championships. Michael spent his junior career under the guidance of the top professionals on the west coast who had him sh...

Duration: 01:09:11
The Plaidchat: James Fairclough II on the FEI in the United States
Nov 25, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with grand prix show jumper and owner of Bexley Farm, James Fairclough II.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: James Fairclough II is a Grand Prix show jumper and the owner of Bexley Farm, based in Bedford, New York, and Wellington, Florida. He comes from a deeply rooted equestrian family: his grandfather...

Duration: 00:59:35
Plaidcast in Person at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with Danielle & Jimmy Torano by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 21, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with Danielle and Jimmy Torano. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jimmy Torano operates JET Show Stable based in Wellington, Florida and Mohrsville, Pennsylvania with his wife Danielle. Jimmy frequently visits Europe, and is one of the nation’s top importers of up and coming young show jumpers, equitation and hunter prospects. Jimmy is...

Duration: 00:54:04
Plaidcast in Person at Paso Robles Horse Park with Amanda Diefenderfer, Jamie Cheney & James Waldman
Nov 18, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Paso Robles Horse Park in Paso Robles, California with Amanda Diefenderfer, Jamie Cheney and James Waldman.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Amanda Diefenderfer began with the Paso Robles Horse Park six months before the gates first opened in 2015. She grew up riding hunter/jumpers in California and was thrilled when the opportunity allowed her to bring this passion to her career. Initially, she joined the Paso Park to...

Duration: 00:48:57
2025 ASPCA Maclay Finals Recap with the Judges by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 14, 2025

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Piper speaks with two of the 2025 ASPCA Maclay Finals judges- Robin Swinderman Mitchell and Jimmy Toon. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Robin Swinderman Mitchell is a trainer, rider and licensed USEF 'R" judge. At RSM Equestrian, LLC in Morriston, Florida, Robin specializes in the development of young horses and riders motivated to improve their skills and understanding their horse. Robin and her horses have been named champions at prestigious shows such as the National...

Duration: 00:35:20
Plaidcast in Person at Oldfields School with Anne Litz, Amy Phillips, Michelle Goodrich & Gabrielle Bernier
Nov 11, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland with Anne Litz, Amy Phillips, Michelle Goodrich and Gabrielle Bernier.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Anne Litz is a Baltimore County native and has spent her life immersed in Maryland’s horse industry—from riding and showing as a student to building a career in equine journalism, photography, and advocacy. She joined the Maryland Horse Industry Board in 2019 and became the Exec...

Duration: 01:13:42
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Laena Romond by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 07, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional rider and trainer for Heritage Farm, Laena Romond. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Originally from Colchester, VT, Laena Romond grew up showing in equitation, junior hunters and junior jumpers under Fran, Joe and Annie Dotoli at Ox Ridge Hunt Club. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College—where she graduated cum laude in biochemistry— Laena also competed on the IHSA...

Duration: 01:00:27
Plaidcast in Person at Grier School with Kara Lawler, Chrystal Coffelt-Wood, Lindsay Shaw, Natalie Townsend & Logan Faison
Nov 04, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Grier School in Birmingham, Pennsylvania with Kara Lawler, Chrystal Coffelt-Wood, Lindsay Shaw, Natalie Townsend, and Logan Faison.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kara Lawler is the Head of School after serving as the Dean of Enrollment and Marketing, the English Department Chair, and the Assistant Director of Admissions over the course of her 19-year career at Grier. Kara brings 25 years of educational experience to the school, with...

Duration: 01:25:20
Trent McGee (on Road to the Top) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 31, 2025

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Piper speaks with professional show jumping rider and member of the Road to the Top program, Trent McGee. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Trent McGee is a 23-year-old rider from California. Trent received his first major riding opportunity at 16 when he was a working student for Archie Cox at Brookway Stables. Under Archie's mentorship, Trent transitioned into his first professional role where he went on to win and place in...

Duration: 00:36:26
Plaidcast in Person at BTH Equestrians with Brittany Massey, Hilary Van Tatenhove, Dr. Kelly Miller-Jimenez, DVM & Hayley Johnson
Oct 28, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at BTH Equestrians in Sloughhouse, California with guests Brittany Massey, Hilary Van Tatenhove, Dr. Kelly Miller-Jimenez, DVM and Hayley Johnson.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Brittany Massey is the owner and trainer at BTH Equestrians. Brittany has been training for 17 years with an emphasis on horsemanship. Brittany blends training techniques and traditional training models with new science, horse welfare, horse brain development and proper care of horses’ physical an...

Duration: 01:12:40
Margie Engle (on longevity as a rider) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 24, 2025

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Piper speaks with legendary show jumping rider Margie Engle. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Margie Engle is one of the most accomplished riders in U.S. history. She competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, won the team Silver Medal at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, and is a three-time Pan American Games medalist, with team Gold and individual Bronze Medals in 2003 and team Silver in 1999. She has ridden in almost 20 World...

Duration: 00:25:11
Plaidcast in Person at Wills Park Equestrian Center with Cheryl Sims & Kelly Berry
Oct 21, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, GA with guests Cheryl Sims and Kelly Berry.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Cheryl Sims's involvement in the horse industry spans decades. Her love of the sport and passion for running horse shows was driven by her daughter Alison who grew up riding and is now an Atlanta area professional. Cheryl saw how much joy the horses and showing brought Alison and...

Duration: 00:56:51
2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals Recap with Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 17, 2025

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Piper speaks with Michael Tokaruk who recently judged the 2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Michael Tokaruk is a top rider, trainer and judge who also runs a training and sales business, Tokaruk Show Stables, out of Tennessee and Wellington, Florida. Michael worked with top professionals such as Scott Stewart, Missy Clark, Bob Braswell and Anne Kursinski as a junior rider. Michael has multiple grand prix wins, international...

Duration: 01:04:58
The Plaidchat: 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East winner, Eleanor Rudnicki
Oct 14, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East winner, Eleanor Rudnicki.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Eleanor Rudnicki is a professional rider for Berry Porter at Brookside Pine Farms in Conroe, Texas. Eleanor has won numerous championships in the junior equitation and hunter finals and is now competing in the...

Duration: 00:22:22
Plaidcast in Person with Chelsea Coyle, Dr. Caitlin Rothacker, DVM & Christina Keim by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 10, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Chelsea Coyle, Dr. Caitlin Rothacker, DVM, and Christina Keim. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Chelsea Coyle is a lifelong rider and consummate horsewoman. As the hospitality manager at HITS Horse Shows, sponsorship director at Old Salem Farm and now consultant with Highlands Horse Show, she has spent 15 years involved in the ins...

Duration: 01:45:05
The Plaidchat: Trust Fall & Dr. Joseph Wakshlag on CBD in horses
Oct 07, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper reads her latest article, "Trust Fall." Following the reading, Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, a Professor of Clinical Nutrition at Cornell University joins to talk about CBD in horses.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Joseph Wakshlag is a Professor of Nutrition and Sports Medicine at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, from which...

Duration: 00:45:50
Plaidcast in Person with Dr. Monica Halem & Tonya Johnston, MA by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 03, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Dr. Monica Halem and Tonya Johnston, MA. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Monica Halem is an avid equestrian and accomplished New York City Fifth Avenue dermatologist with over 20 years of experience in dermatology and skin care development and recognized as one of Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women in Medicine. She is th...

Duration: 01:18:23
The Plaidchat: Dr. Stephen Rich & Eric Siegel on tick-borne diseases
Sep 30, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Dr. Stephen Rich and Eric Siegel about the discovery of a natural and effective tick repellent from that may help our horses fight tick-borne diseases.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Stephen Rich is a Professor of Microbiology and Executive Director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne...

Duration: 00:16:19
Plaidcast in Person with Dr. Holly Helbig, DVM by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 26, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Dr. Holly Helbig, DVM. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Based in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Holly Helbig is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a special interest in equine lameness. Over the past decade, she has served as the official USEF veterinarian at premier events including The...

Duration: 01:09:45
The Plaidchat: Hilary Yager & the September Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Sep 23, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Hilary Yager who is the Program Director of Kind Wins at the Washington International Horse Show. I also talk to Plaid Horse Magazine Deputy Editor Marley Lien-Gonzalez about the September issue of The Plaid Horse magazine.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Hilary Yager is the Program Director of Kind Wins...

Duration: 00:54:31
Ken Krome (on course design) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 19, 2025

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Piper speaks with legendary course designer Ken Krome about the upcoming Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Ken Krome has been involved with horses his whole life, having grown up on his family’s farm. He earned a rodeo scholarship to the University of Wyoming, which is also when he gained his judge’s card. Ken still rides and trains at his K2 Show Stables. As an FEI...

Duration: 00:25:43
Plaidcast in Person at Sweet Briar College with Mimi Wroten, President Hutson, Dr. Alyson Ainsworth & Dr. Christopher Smith
Sep 16, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, VA with guests Mimi Wroten, President Mary Pope Maybank Hutson, Dr. Alyson Ainsworth & Dr. Christopher Smith.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Mimi Wroten is the director of the riding program and head coach of the Sweet Briar Equestrian Team. She is a USEF R judge and a USHJA certified trainer and credentialed instructor. Mimi graduated from Sweet Briar with...

Duration: 01:25:50
Havens Schatt (on developing green horses) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 12, 2025

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Piper speaks with top hunter rider and trainer Havens Schatt of Milestone Farm about her most recent big win at HITS Hudson Valley in the $200,000 ClipMyHorse.TV Hunter Classic and her approach on bringing along green horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Havens Schatt is a top hunter rider and trainer that owns and operates Milestone Farm LLC. Havens had a very successful junior career, then trained under top trainer Tom Wright for nine...

Duration: 00:44:08
The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Pony Jumpers
Sep 09, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the exciting growth of the pony jumper divisions at USEF Pony Finals this year. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Sonja Ochadlik is a showjumping rider originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now based in Ireland. She runs Stonehall Sporthorses, a...

Duration: 00:35:01
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride- Mental Skills Q & A Part 2 by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 05, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers more mental skills for riding questions from our listeners. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Washington International Horse Show, Great American Insurance Group and Capital Challenge Horse ShowSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

Duration: 00:58:58
The Plaidchat: TPH August Cover Story Harlow Bottarini & Dr. Stefanie Mazer, PsyD
Sep 03, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with TPH August cover story Harlow Bottarini and longtime hunter/jumper trainer and psychologist, Dr. Stefanie Mazer. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: 13-year-old Harlow Bottarini is a rising star in the hunter circuit with her medium pony The King of Hearts, also known as...

Duration: 00:44:51
Brianne Goutal-Marteau & Archie Cox (on the Washington International Horse Show) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 29, 2025

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Piper speaks with top trainers Brianne Goutal-Marteau and Archie Cox about the upcoming 2025 Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Brianne Goutal-Marteau grew up competing at the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), with wins in the pony and junior hunters, junior jumpers, and the title at the 2004 WIHS Equitation Finals. A graduate of Brown University, she has had a strong career in show jumping ever since, representing the U...

Duration: 00:42:41
Special Episode: Michael Tokaruk on Green Incentive & Derby Finals by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 27, 2025

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Piper speaks with top rider, trainer and judge Michael Tokaruk about this year's Green Incentive and Derby Finals. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Michael Tokaruk is a top rider, trainer and judge who also runs a training and sales business, Tokaruk Show Stables, out of Tennessee and Wellington, Florida. Michael worked with top professionals such as Scott Stewart, Missy Clark, Bob Braswell and Anne Kursinski as a junior rider. Michael has multiple grand prix w...

Duration: 00:36:14
The Plaidchat: Dr. Anna Pesta Dunaway of Purina Animal Nutrition
Aug 26, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Dr. Anna Pesta Dunaway of Purina Animal Nutrition about some common myths in equine nutrition. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Anna Dunaway is a Nutritionist on the Equine Technical Solutions team at Purina Animal Nutrition. Her Ph.D. research at...

Duration: 00:34:59
David Reichert (of the United Dressage and Jumping Club) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 22, 2025

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Piper speaks with David Reichert of the United Dressage and Jumping Club on how they are trying to change the way we train and compete at horse shows in the United States. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: David Reichert is a German-born professional rider and trainer who has coached athletes up to international Grand Prix and championship levels in Dressage and Jumping. Drawing on his decades of experience in...

Duration: 00:47:00
Berry Porter (on the USEF/USHJA Town Hall meeting) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 15, 2025

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Piper speaks with top trainer Berry Porter of Brookside Pine Farms in Texas about the latest USEF/USHJA Town Hall meeting, Green Incentive Finals and general horsemanship. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Berry Porter is the head trainer at Brookside Pine Farms in Conroe, Texas. Berry has developed many riders from the beginner level to the collegiate ranks to succeeding at the top levels of equestrian competition. Recognizing this is a...

Duration: 00:53:07
Plaidcast in Person at Spy Coast Farm with Tonya Johnston, MA, Dr. Stephen Reed & Dr. Julie Vargas by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 08, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY with Tonya Johnston, MA, Dr. Stephen Reed and Dr. Julie Vargas. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Tonya Johnston is a Mental Skills Coach and author with a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology. She specializes in working with equestrian athletes and loves offering performance enhancement skills education to riders of all disciplines. You ca...

Duration: 01:45:07
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride- Mental Skills Q & A by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 01, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers mental skills questions from our listeners. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance GroupJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

Duration: 00:45:26
Plaidcast in Person with Jeff Papows, Geoff Case and Philip Richter by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 25, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Jeff Papows, Geoff Case and Philip Richter—plus the international premiere of The In Gate Season 2 by KB Media. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jeff Papows is the Chairman of the Kevin Babington Foundation, champions rider safety, recovery, and long-term support for equestrians facing life-altering injuries. A former Marine Corps radar intercept of...

Duration: 01:41:54
Plaidcast in Person with Geoff Case, Clara & Stella Propp by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 18, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with guests Geoff Case, Clara & Stella Propp. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case, an accomplished rider and trainer, Case has produced horses for Team USA and coached students to top national titles. As a USEF ‘R’ judge, he has officiated across the country, while his clinics worldwide focus on riding mechanics, horsemanship, and...

Duration: 01:35:14
John Haime (on mental strength & performance) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 11, 2025

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Piper speaks with Performance Coach, John Haime about how riders can build their mental strength outside of the ring to perform better inside the ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: John Haime is a world-class performance coach and best selling author helping some of the world’s leading athletes and executives build mental and emotional muscle. His company, John Haime Performance, has generated breakthrough results for clients in major professional spor...

Duration: 00:49:32
The Plaidchat: Bit-Tex Founder Katie Burr
Jul 08, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Plaid Horse equine impact small business contest winner Katie Burr of Bit-Tex, a bit wrap company dedicated to improving equine comfort and performance. You can read more about Bit-Tex in the July issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Listen in and share with your friends!


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Duration: 00:12:48
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Quentin Judge by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 04, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top trainer and rider, Quentin Judge and answers a listener question about returning to a venue after a tough show. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Quentin Judge is a top rider and trainer who operates out of his business, Quentin Judge, LLC. Quentin has competed on several successful Nations Cups teams, the 2016 World Cup Finals, and...

Duration: 00:49:03
The Plaidchat: Rebecca Walton of Cavaletti Consulting
Jul 01, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Rebecca Walton of Cavaletti Consulting about media in the horse industry. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Rebecca Walton is a seasoned equestrian journalist and PR strategist, and the founder of Cavaletti Consulting. After nearly 15 years with Phelps Media Group—covering everything from the Ol...

Duration: 00:38:52
Baylee Mckeever by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 27, 2025

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Piper speaks with Baylee Mckeever about balancing college life at Auburn University with riding and showing alongside her equestrian family and supportive team at McLain Ward's Castle Hill Farm. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Baylee Mckeever is a 20-year-old equestrian and senior at Auburn University, where she is pursuing a degree in Communications and competes on the university’s Division I equestrian team. A lifelong rider, Baylee has achieved notable succ...

Duration: 00:23:22
Plaidcast in Person with Don Stewart, Emma Fass, Michael Lenard & Kate Rice Nilan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 20, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with guests Don Stewart, Emma Fass, Michael Lenard & Kate Rice Nilan. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Don Stewart has a long and illustrious career as a top trainer specializing in the hunters and equitation. He was leading hunter rider at the National Horse Show twice, and as a trainer, has coached many national...

Duration: 02:03:53
The Plaidchat: Caitlin Looney of Extend Equine Massage
Jun 17, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with TPH Small business winner, Caitlin Looney of Extend Equine Massage. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Caitlin Looney is a certified equine bodyworker and owns Extend Equine Massage, which services the Massachusetts and New Hampshire areas offering equine massage, kinesiology taping, red light therapy...

Duration: 00:20:35
Berry Porter (on hunter & equitation judging) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 13, 2025

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Piper speaks with top trainer Berry Porter about hunter and equitation judging. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Berry Porter is the head trainer at Brookside Pine Farms in Conroe, Texas. Berry has developed many riders from the beginner level to the collegiate ranks to succeeding at the top levels of equestrian competition. Recognizing this is a sport that constantly evolves, Berry trains with some of the most respected and successful pr...

Duration: 01:00:16
The Plaidchat: FireHorse Rescue Kits Founder Holly Johnson
Jun 10, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with TPH Small business winner, Holly Johnson of FireHorse Rescue Kits. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Holly Johnson is the founder of Equinium Sports Marketing and co-founder of FireHorse Rescue Kits, which was recently pinned Champion in The Plaid Horse Magazine’s Equine Impact Sm...

Duration: 00:26:06
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Katie Dinan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 06, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top international show jumper Katie Dinan and teaches a technique for keeping the spark in your goal setting. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: After a terrific junior career, Katie Dinan has been a steady presence on the international show jumping circuit for more than a decade, since winning her first major grand prix in 2012. She was...

Duration: 01:01:40
Ken & Emily Smith (of Ashland Farms) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 30, 2025

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Piper speaks with top trainers, Ken & Emily Smith of Ashland Farms. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuests: Ken and Emily Smith are the owners and operators of Ashland Farms, based in Wellington, Florida, and Lexington, Kentucky. Both Ken and Emily grew up in the industry; Ken as the son of trainer John Smith in Upstate New York, and Emily as the daughter of equine veterinarian Scott Traphagen in South Florida. Ken and Emily...

Duration: 00:29:50
Nick Haness (on the state of the hunters) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 23, 2025

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Piper speaks with top hunter rider and trainer, Nick Haness. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Nick Haness is a top hunter/jumper trainer who is based out of Temecula, California. Some of Nick's most notable accomplishments include being named the Chronicle of the Horse's Show Hunter Person of the Year in 2022, he won the Devon Horse Show Leading Hunter Rider in 2023 and 2024, he won the 2024 $100,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider Peter Wetherill...

Duration: 00:46:49
The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Equine Education
May 20, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the different types of equine education. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Sonja Ochadlik is a showjumping rider originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now based in Ireland. She runs Stonehall Sporthorses, a business specialising in producing young horses and sourcing...

Duration: 01:02:39
Kimberly Loushin & Emily Day by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 16, 2025

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Piper speaks with senior reporter for The Chronicle of the Horse, Kimberly Loushin about media in horse sport. Piper also speaks with the director of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Emily Day about the upcoming 172nd anniversary horse show, which will take place in June. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kimberly Loushin is a senior reporter for The Chronicle of the Horse. Over the last 11 years, she’s covered Olympic Ga...

Duration: 01:16:25
The Plaidchat: 2025 IHSA National Championship Recap with Michael Tokaruk
May 13, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with one of the judges from the 2025 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Championship in Mill Spring, North Carolina, Michael Tokaruk. Listen in and share with your friends!


Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Michael Tokaruk is a top rider, trainer and judge who also runs a training and sales...

Duration: 00:46:14
Plaidcast LIVE! from The Madeira School with Phoebe Lang, Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS & Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 09, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from The Madeira School in McLean, VA with guests Phoebe Lang, Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS and Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Phoebe Lang was born and raised in the Washington, DC area and ignited her passion for horses at Madeira’s summer riding program when she was seven years old. Upon graduating from Madeira in 1985, Phoebe attending Kenyon College and then mo...

Duration: 00:57:58
The Plaidchat: Lucky Braids Founder Ruthann Smith
May 06, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with The Plaid Horse Small Business Contest winner, Ruthann Smith of Lucky Braids.  Listen in and share with your friends!


Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Ruthann Smith, founder of Lucky Braids, is a professional braider for world champion riders and an advocate for top turnout and b...

Duration: 00:45:40
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Adriana Forte & Violet Tatum by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 02, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top junior riders Adriana Forte and Violet Tatum. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Adriana Forte is a 17-year-old from New York City and Water Mill, NY. She trains with First Blue, LLC in Riverhead, NY, and has been training under Andre Dignelli of Heritage Farm since 2024. She is verbally committed to the D1 equestrian team of...

Duration: 00:59:38
Special Episode: Piper Klemm on The Centaur Podcast
Apr 30, 2025

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In this special episode, Piper Klemm joins Camron Adibi as a guest on The Centaur Podcast. They discuss Piper's background, The Plaid Horse and educating the next generation of equestrians. 


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Duration: 00:59:45
The Plaidchat: April and May/June Issues of The Plaid Horse Magazine & Adelle Alletto
Apr 29, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine online editor Marley Lien-Gonzalez about the April and May/June issues of The Plaid Horse magazine. We also speak with the December/January Education Issue cover story, Adelle Alletto. Listen in and share with your friends!


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Duration: 00:49:24
Maggie Jayne (training young horses & riders) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 25, 2025

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Piper speaks with top rider and trainer, Maggie Jayne about her successful family business and her experience training young horses and riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Maggie Jayne is a top rider and trainer at Our Day Farm in Elgin, Illinois, where she continues her family’s long legacy in the sport. She’s known for producing top hunters, jumpers, and equitation horses—including expertly bred young horses from the family’s succes...

Duration: 00:32:53
The Plaidchat: Author and Educator, Mary Ann Simonds
Apr 22, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with author and educator, Mary Ann Simonds. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Mary Ann Simonds is an author and educator with an international practice helping horse professionals better understand, train, and care for their equine companions. Her research on wild horse ecology...

Duration: 01:09:50
Sonja Ochadlik & David Silver by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 18, 2025

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Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the differences between horse sport in Europe vs. the US. Piper also speaks with David Silver, the founder of Detroit Horse Power, a program in which horses help Detroit’s youth and communities grow, connect, and thrive. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Sonja Ochadlik is a showjumping rider originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now based in Ireland. She runs Stonehall Sporthorses, a business specialising in pr...

Duration: 01:14:28
The Plaidchat: TPH April Cover Story Dinette Neuteboom & Amy McGann of HorseGrooms
Apr 15, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with the team behind HorseGrooms, Dinette Neuteboom and Amy McGann, who were the TPH Small Business Contest Grand Champion winners and the cover story of our April issue of The Plaid Horse magazine. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dinette Neuteboom is a...

Duration: 00:33:12
Brooke Brombach & Colleen Brombach (on family business) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 11, 2025

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Piper speaks with the Plaid Horse Magazine March cover story, Brooke Brombach and her mother & trainer Colleen Brombach. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Brooke Brombach is a 21 year old Senior at Texas A&M and comes from an equestrian family. Her mother, Colleen Brombach, is a 36-year-veteran trainer who runs Silver Fox Farm in Wimberley, Texas, and her sister, McKayla, is also a top equestrian and currently a Freshman at Texas A...

Duration: 01:05:51
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on the Future of Hunter Sport
Apr 08, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about the future of hunter sport in this country. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Upon graduati...

Duration: 01:00:20
2025 WEF Equitation Championship Recap with Karen Healey & Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 04, 2025

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Piper speaks with two of the judges from the 2025 WEF Equitation Championship in Wellington, Florida, Karen Healey and Michael Tokaruk. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Karen Healey began her professional career working for George Morris at Hunterdon Stables in New Jersey in 1971. Karen moved to California ten years later and began her business at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Since moving to California, Karen’s riders have won over 100 medal finals and sh...

Duration: 00:33:19
The Plaidchat: Lake Placid Horse Show Chairman Philip Richter & AQHA Director of Competitions Scott Neuman
Apr 01, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show Philip Richter about the upgrades that exhibitors will enjoy in July 2025 during the two week horse show. We also speak with Scott Neuman who is the Director of Competitions at the American Quarter Horse Association about their growing discipline. Listen in and share with your friends!


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Duration: 01:12:34
Kristen VanderVeen & Alise Oken by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 28, 2025

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Piper speaks with show jumping riders Kristen VanderVeen and Alise Oken, who will be representing the US at the FEI World Cup Finals in Basel, Switzerland on April 1-6, 2025. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kristen VanderVeen is one of the most accomplished American show jumpers over the past decade. At rank 60 worldwide on the LONGINES FEI List, she's the 6th highest-ranking U.S. Show Jumper and third highest-ranked U.S. female rider...

Duration: 00:55:35
The Plaidchat: STRIDER's COO Natasha Sprengers-Levine, Writer Jessica Shannon & Author Jody Jaffe
Mar 25, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with COO of STRIDER, Natasha Sprengers-Levine. We also speak to writer Jessica Shannon about the TPH March cover story and author Jody Jaffe about her book, Commander Speaks, which is featured in the March issue. Listen in and share with your friends!


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Duration: 01:11:41
Emily Elek (on leasing ponies) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 21, 2025

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Piper speaks with veteran pony trainer Emily Elek about a recent Facebook post she made that struck a nerve in the pony community and has larger implications for how we run our championships for junior riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Emily Elek is the owner of Stonewall Farm in Ixonia, Wisconsin where she operates one of the largest pony leasing, sales, breeding and training operations. Emily takes...

Duration: 00:39:58
The Plaidchat: March Wellness Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine & ShowMD Founder Dr. Barb Blasko
Mar 18, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine online editor Marley Lien-Gonzalez about the March wellness issue of The Plaid Horse magazine. We also speak with TPH Small Business Contest winner, Dr. Barb Blasko of ShowMD. Listen in and share with your friends!


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Duration: 00:48:17
Amelia Newcomb & Natalie Hummel by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 14, 2025

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Piper speaks with dressage trainer and rider Amelia Newcomb and high-performance coach and somatic practitioner Natalie Hummel. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Amelia Newcomb is a USEF Gold medalist and recipient of the Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize from the Dressage Foundation. Based in California, Amelia has competed all her life and trained horses that she has started all the way up to Grand Prix. Her approach incorporates all aspects...

Duration: 01:05:45
The Plaidchat: Dr. Alberto Rullan, VDM of Performance Equine Veterinary Services
Mar 11, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Dr. Alberto Rullan, VDM, who was featured in the March issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD is the co-founder of Performance Equine Veterinary Services alongside his brother, William Rullan. Together, they built...

Duration: 00:31:13
Plaidcast LIVE! from Wellington International with Greg Prince & Kyla Makhloghi by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 07, 2025

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Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from Wellington International with guests Greg Prince & Kyla Makhloghi. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Greg Prince is the owner and head trainer of Woodridge Farm, a full-service show stable operated out of Sherborn, MA and Wellington, FL. Over a career spanning more than two decades as a professional, Greg has imported and produced many top horses and has shown successfully across the U.S. and Canada...

Duration: 01:39:34
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Work/Life Balance
Mar 04, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about finding a work/life balance in the horse industry. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexingto...

Duration: 01:18:54
Chester Weber & Chloe Reid (on the Live Oak International) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 28, 2025

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Piper speaks with the Co-Presidents of Live Oak International- Chester Weber, who is the most decorated combined driver in the US and Chloe Reid, who is an International show jumper. We discuss their riding careers and the upcoming 2025 Live Oak International competition on March 13-16. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Chester Weber is the most decorated combined driver in the U.S. With top rankings held in the FEI system, including the...

Duration: 00:47:05
The Plaidchat: RingSide Pro Founder Emma Fass & Marley Lien-Gonzalez
Feb 25, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with RingSide Pro founder and TPH Small Business Contest winner Emma Fass, who was featured in the February issue of the magazine. Online editor of The Plaid Horse, Marley Lien-Gonzalez, also joins to talk about what is new on www.theplaidhorse.com for February. Listen in and share with your friends!

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Duration: 00:40:40
Nicola Philippaerts, Dr. David Ramey, DVM & Ken Whelihan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 21, 2025

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Piper speaks with Belgian show jumping rider Nicola Philippaerts about his recent successes. Dr. David Ramey, DVM also talks about his book, Lost Traditions: Horses and Horse Medicine in Pre-Modern Japan. Ken Whelihan, USEF "R" judge, clinician, and Senior trainer and Assistant Director at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT also joins. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Nicola Philippaerts is a top Belgian show jumper...

Duration: 01:12:09
The Plaidchat: TPH February Cover Story Jordan Lubow & Valerie Kalderon
Feb 18, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Jordan Lubow and Valerie Kalderon of Opening Bell Farms, who are the TPH February cover story. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jordan Lubow is a 38 year old professional hunter rider and trainer who runs Opening Bell Farms with Abby Strohmeyer. Opening...

Duration: 00:39:21
Denny Emerson (on growth of people & horses) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 14, 2025

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Piper speaks with trainer, rider, clinician and author Denny Emerson about the growth of people and horses in our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Denny Emerson has ridden thousands of horses over many thousands of miles in all kinds of horse sports. He has been president of the US Eventing Association (USEA) and the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA), and a vice-president of the US Equestrian Team (USET). Emerson...

Duration: 00:55:09
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Course Technicality
Feb 11, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about what makes different courses of the same height more challenging, more technical and harder. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer...

Duration: 00:49:23
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Taylor Kain by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 07, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with show jumping rider Taylor Kain, who is set to compete in Abu Dhabi as part of the US team this month. Tonya also shares thoughts on "beginner's mind" and the value of goal setting to organize effort and create success strategies. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Taylor Kain was a sought-after catch rider her entire jun...

Duration: 00:36:46
Full Book- With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard SPANISH VERSION
Feb 04, 2025

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Please enjoy the entirety of With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard by Traci and Carleton Brooks with Rennie Dyball and narrated by David Vega in Spanish on The Plaidcast. Share with your friends!

Print copies and in English available here: https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Balmoral-Standard-Carleton-Brooks-ebook/dp/B0BGYQM96F


Carleton Brooks and Traci Brooks share their decades of knowledge, expertise, and winning ways in their first book, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard. Carleton is a widely respected horseman, a large “R” judge, and member of the National Show...

Duration: 07:39:15
The Plaidchat: February issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Feb 04, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine managing editor Rennie Dyball about the February issue of The Plaid Horse. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Rennie Dyball is the managing editor of The Plaid Horse magazine and an award-winning author. In total, Rennie has...

Duration: 00:49:30
Tom O'Mara & Britt McCormick by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 31, 2025

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Piper speaks with US Equestrian President Tom O'Mara and USHJA President Britt McCormick about the state of our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Tom O’Mara has been the President of US Equestrian since January 2021. Prior to his role as President, Tom was a member of the Board of Directors for four years, and served as Secretary/Treasurer for two years. Tom has been an active part of the hunter/jumper co...

Duration: 01:38:32
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Quirky Horses
Jan 28, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about what a quirky horse is and the truth behind them. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lex...

Duration: 00:44:17
Cathleen Driscoll (on working for Katie & Henri Prudent) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 24, 2025

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Piper speaks with Cathleen Driscoll about her rise in show jumping. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Cathleen Driscoll is an American 5* Grand Prix show jumper, who is currently ranked 81st on the FEI Longines ranking list. At 31 years old, she has represented the US as a Nations Cup team rider, and was the winner of the 2018 Emerging Athletes Program. After competing on the local circuit in the hunters and equitation in Maryland...

Duration: 00:44:24
The Plaidchat: Andrea Sinner & Marley Lien-Gonzalez
Jan 21, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with author and estate planning attorney, Andrea Sinner, who is featured in the February issue of the Plaid Horse Magazine. Online editor of The Plaid Horse, Marley Lien-Gonzalez, also joins to talk about what is new on www.theplaidhorse.com for January. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The...

Duration: 00:52:48
Dr. Pouya Dini, Dr. Anna Dunaway & Dr. Gus Cothran by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 17, 2025

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Piper speaks with Dr. Pouya Dini about UC Davis producing equine embryos by in vitro fertilization. Dr. Anna Dunaway of Purina Animal Nutrition talks about equine weight management strategies owners can use to have a meaningful impact on weight and body condition score. Dr. Gus Cothran also joins to talk about new research on the Y chromosome that will allow geneticists to trace the paternal line in horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: <...

Duration: 01:13:28
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Who is Judging Our Sport
Jan 14, 2025

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about the process and requirements to become a judge. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexington, Kentucky...

Duration: 00:58:34
Delaney Flynn (on her Grand Prix rise) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 10, 2025

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Piper speaks with 24 year old 5* Grand Prix rider Delaney Flynn about her rise in the sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Delaney Flynn is a 24 year old 5* Grand Prix rider that grew up in Park City, Utah, showing on the West coast circuit with Bjorn Ikast and then with Judy Martin. Delaney got her first riding job when she was 16 years old with Will Simpson and was with him for two years...

Duration: 00:38:52
The Plaidchat: December/January issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Jan 07, 2025

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine managing editor Rennie Dyball about the December/January issue of The Plaid Horse. Listen in and share with your friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Rennie Dyball is the managing editor of The Plaid Horse magazine and an...

Duration: 00:48:22
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with David Wilbur by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 03, 2025

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional David Wilbur who rides and trains for Emil Spadone's Redfield Farm. Tonya also answer a listener question about how to stop catastrophizing when you are having a bad day or bad ride so you can turn it around and make positive progress. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: David Wilbur is a professional rider and trainer at Emi...

Duration: 00:53:57