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, 2026Send us a text
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: 01:12:51The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Realistic Training Timelines for Green Horses
Jan 06, 2026Send us a text
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!
Carolyn Mackintosh (owner & organizer of Loch Moy Farm) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 02, 2026Send us a text
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: 00:41:13Cricket Stone ('R'C1 Steward) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 26, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:55:19The Plaidchat: Elizabeth Ehrlich & Todd Monahan on Metabolic Hoof Related Issues
Dec 23, 2025Send us a text
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.
Murray Kessler (CEO of Wellington International) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 19, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:52:19Plaidcast in Person at the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center with Kimbreley Hill
Dec 16, 2025Send us a text
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!
Hunter Holloway (on her business merger) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 12, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:31:55Plaidcast in Person at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Andi Bill, Mara Bunderson, Kayla Kintzele & Emily Elek
Dec 09, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Sydney Mohrhardt by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Dec 05, 2025Send us a text
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: 01:05:17The Plaidchat: December Education Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Dec 02, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:49:12Plaidcast in Person with Michael Britt-León, Berry Porter & Steven Bluman by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 28, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: James Fairclough II on the FEI in the United States
Nov 25, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:59:35Plaidcast in Person at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with Danielle & Jimmy Torano by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 21, 2025Send us a text
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.
Plaidcast in Person at Paso Robles Horse Park with Amanda Diefenderfer, Jamie Cheney & James Waldman
Nov 18, 2025Send us a text
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.
2025 ASPCA Maclay Finals Recap with the Judges by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 14, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:35:20Plaidcast in Person at Oldfields School with Anne Litz, Amy Phillips, Michelle Goodrich & Gabrielle Bernier
Nov 11, 2025Send us a text
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.
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Laena Romond by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Nov 07, 2025Send us a text
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: 01:00:27Plaidcast in Person at Grier School with Kara Lawler, Chrystal Coffelt-Wood, Lindsay Shaw, Natalie Townsend & Logan Faison
Nov 04, 2025Send us a text
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.
Trent McGee (on Road to the Top) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 31, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:36:26Plaidcast in Person at BTH Equestrians with Brittany Massey, Hilary Van Tatenhove, Dr. Kelly Miller-Jimenez, DVM & Hayley Johnson
Oct 28, 2025Send us a text
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.
Margie Engle (on longevity as a rider) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 24, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:25:11Plaidcast in Person at Wills Park Equestrian Center with Cheryl Sims & Kelly Berry
Oct 21, 2025Send us a text
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.
2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals Recap with Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 17, 2025Send us a text
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: 01:04:58The Plaidchat: 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East winner, Eleanor Rudnicki
Oct 14, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:22:22Plaidcast in Person with Chelsea Coyle, Dr. Caitlin Rothacker, DVM & Christina Keim by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 10, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Trust Fall & Dr. Joseph Wakshlag on CBD in horses
Oct 07, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:45:50Plaidcast in Person with Dr. Monica Halem & Tonya Johnston, MA by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Oct 03, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Dr. Stephen Rich & Eric Siegel on tick-borne diseases
Sep 30, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:16:19Plaidcast in Person with Dr. Holly Helbig, DVM by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 26, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Hilary Yager & the September Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Sep 23, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:54:31Ken Krome (on course design) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 19, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:25:43Plaidcast in Person at Sweet Briar College with Mimi Wroten, President Hutson, Dr. Alyson Ainsworth & Dr. Christopher Smith
Sep 16, 2025Send us a text
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.
Havens Schatt (on developing green horses) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 12, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:44:08The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Pony Jumpers
Sep 09, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride- Mental Skills Q & A Part 2 by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Sep 05, 2025Send us a text
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers more mental skills for riding questions from our listeners. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
The Plaidchat: TPH August Cover Story Harlow Bottarini & Dr. Stefanie Mazer, PsyD
Sep 03, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:44:51Brianne Goutal-Marteau & Archie Cox (on the Washington International Horse Show) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 29, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:42:41Special Episode: Michael Tokaruk on Green Incentive & Derby Finals by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 27, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Dr. Anna Pesta Dunaway of Purina Animal Nutrition
Aug 26, 2025Send us a text
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: 00:34:59David Reichert (of the United Dressage and Jumping Club) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 22, 2025Send us a text
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.
Berry Porter (on the USEF/USHJA Town Hall meeting) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 15, 2025Send us a text
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.
Plaidcast in Person at Spy Coast Farm with Tonya Johnston, MA, Dr. Stephen Reed & Dr. Julie Vargas by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 08, 2025Send us a text
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.
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride- Mental Skills Q & A by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Aug 01, 2025Send us a text
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers mental skills questions from our listeners. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Plaidcast in Person with Jeff Papows, Geoff Case and Philip Richter by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 25, 2025Send us a text
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.
Plaidcast in Person with Geoff Case, Clara & Stella Propp by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 18, 2025Send us a text
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.
John Haime (on mental strength & performance) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 11, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Bit-Tex Founder Katie Burr
Jul 08, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Quentin Judge by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jul 04, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Rebecca Walton of Cavaletti Consulting
Jul 01, 2025Send us a text
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!
Baylee Mckeever by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 27, 2025Send us a text
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.
Plaidcast in Person with Don Stewart, Emma Fass, Michael Lenard & Kate Rice Nilan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 20, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Caitlin Looney of Extend Equine Massage
Jun 17, 2025Send us a text
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!
Berry Porter (on hunter & equitation judging) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 13, 2025Send us a text
Piper speaks with top trainer Berry Porter about hunter and equitation judging. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
The Plaidchat: FireHorse Rescue Kits Founder Holly Johnson
Jun 10, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Katie Dinan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jun 06, 2025Send us a text
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.
Ken & Emily Smith (of Ashland Farms) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 30, 2025Send us a text
Piper speaks with top trainers, Ken & Emily Smith of Ashland Farms. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Nick Haness (on the state of the hunters) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 23, 2025Send us a text
Piper speaks with top hunter rider and trainer, Nick Haness. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Equine Education
May 20, 2025Send us a text
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!
Kimberly Loushin & Emily Day by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 16, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: 2025 IHSA National Championship Recap with Michael Tokaruk
May 13, 2025Send us a text
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!
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, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Lucky Braids Founder Ruthann Smith
May 06, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Adriana Forte & Violet Tatum by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
May 02, 2025Send us a text
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top junior riders Adriana Forte and Violet Tatum. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Special Episode: Piper Klemm on The Centaur Podcast
Apr 30, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: April and May/June Issues of The Plaid Horse Magazine & Adelle Alletto
Apr 29, 2025Send us a text
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!
Maggie Jayne (training young horses & riders) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 25, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Author and Educator, Mary Ann Simonds
Apr 22, 2025Send us a text
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!
Sonja Ochadlik & David Silver by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 18, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: TPH April Cover Story Dinette Neuteboom & Amy McGann of HorseGrooms
Apr 15, 2025Send us a text
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!
Brooke Brombach & Colleen Brombach (on family business) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 11, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on the Future of Hunter Sport
Apr 08, 2025Send us a text
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!
2025 WEF Equitation Championship Recap with Karen Healey & Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Apr 04, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Lake Placid Horse Show Chairman Philip Richter & AQHA Director of Competitions Scott Neuman
Apr 01, 2025Send us a text
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!
Kristen VanderVeen & Alise Oken by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 28, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: STRIDER's COO Natasha Sprengers-Levine, Writer Jessica Shannon & Author Jody Jaffe
Mar 25, 2025Send us a text
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!
Emily Elek (on leasing ponies) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 21, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: March Wellness Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine & ShowMD Founder Dr. Barb Blasko
Mar 18, 2025Send us a text
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!
Amelia Newcomb & Natalie Hummel by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 14, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Dr. Alberto Rullan, VDM of Performance Equine Veterinary Services
Mar 11, 2025Send us a text
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!
Plaidcast LIVE! from Wellington International with Greg Prince & Kyla Makhloghi by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Mar 07, 2025Send us a text
Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from Wellington International with guests Greg Prince & Kyla Makhloghi. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Work/Life Balance
Mar 04, 2025Send us a text
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!
Chester Weber & Chloe Reid (on the Live Oak International) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 28, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: RingSide Pro Founder Emma Fass & Marley Lien-Gonzalez
Feb 25, 2025Send us a text
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!
Nicola Philippaerts, Dr. David Ramey, DVM & Ken Whelihan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 21, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: TPH February Cover Story Jordan Lubow & Valerie Kalderon
Feb 18, 2025Send us a text
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!
Denny Emerson (on growth of people & horses) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 14, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Course Technicality
Feb 11, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Taylor Kain by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Feb 07, 2025Send us a text
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.
Full Book- With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard SPANISH VERSION
Feb 04, 2025Send us a text
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: 07:39:15The Plaidchat: February issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Feb 04, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tom O'Mara & Britt McCormick by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 31, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Quirky Horses
Jan 28, 2025Send us a text
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!
Cathleen Driscoll (on working for Katie & Henri Prudent) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 24, 2025Send us a text
Piper speaks with Cathleen Driscoll about her rise in show jumping. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
The Plaidchat: Andrea Sinner & Marley Lien-Gonzalez
Jan 21, 2025Send us a text
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!
Dr. Pouya Dini, Dr. Anna Dunaway & Dr. Gus Cothran by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 17, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Who is Judging Our Sport
Jan 14, 2025Send us a text
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!
Delaney Flynn (on her Grand Prix rise) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 10, 2025Send us a text
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.
The Plaidchat: December/January issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Jan 07, 2025Send us a text
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!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with David Wilbur by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Jan 03, 2025Send us a text
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.