The Plaidcast Junior

We're all committed to having horses in our lives, but it's hard to do sometimes. How do two adults with average incomes make it work? Jess and Lyss talk all about how they're balancing careers, horses, and money. Listen in!

Riding is a tough sport even if everything is going well. But riding with a chronic illness can challenge even the most dedicated equestrian. Forest Franzoi has endometriosis and is dedicated to raising awareness and fundraising for more effective treatments. Listen in!

Ruth Hogen-Poulsen joins Alyssa and guest co-host Alice Bruno this week to talk about how strategizing helps with training, why dressage is great for jumpers, and the jumper riders journal. Listen in!

Saddlebreds are cool! This week, competitive saddleseat rider Story Sinex comes on to talk with Alyssa and Sissy about this amazing, versatile breed.

Dr. Heather Beach returns this week to give us advice on how to help our horses recover from lameness. Once the vet gives you the thumbs up to put the horse back in work, what should you do? Listen in for great advice.

Robert Lawrence Jacobs is finding new ways to make a difference in the horse world. One of the few black judges on the east coast hunter scene, he's not only raising visibility for an underrepresented community in the horse world, he's started The Robert Lawrence House of Opportunity to give people access to quality training. He's also founded Community to Community to ensure that equestrians have the quality equipment they need to ride safely.

Saddle fit is hard! There are so many styles, brands, types of leather, types of flocking--how can you figure out what's right for your horse? This week we have Katharine Stancliff, a saddle fitter, come on to answer some of your questions about fit.

Michelle from Big Red Mare Equestrian joins Jess and Lyss this week to talk about bits! There are almost endless varieties, with more all the time. What do the different mouthpieces and cheek styles do? How can you tell if your bit fits your horse? Listen in!

It's an extra-special two-topic episode this week. First, we catch up with Plaidcast Junior favorite Alice Bruno of Shenandoah Sporthorses to talk about the ins and outs of taking a horse on trial. Then, we get to chat with Joanne Y. Pierce about her brand new art lesson series, Pierce the HeArt Lessons.

Caitlin and Abriana from Young Black Equestrians: The Podcast stop by this week to talk to us about the experiences of being an equestrian of color in a horse world that often seems like a white space. They also have a wonderful non-profit, Saddle Up and Read, a literacy program designed to get kids interested in reading with stories about horses.

There are a lot of myths floating around about best practices for equine nutrition and conditioning. Dr. Heather Beach joins us this week to help us take the best possible care of our horses. Listen in!

GallopNYC is an incredible non-profit offering therapeutic riding to people with disabilities. Learn about what that is, and how it helps both horses and humans. Listen in!

Vivian Schmidt joins us this week to talk about her incredible job as a brand representative for German Equestrian Products, and how equestrians can land this kind of dream job. Listen in!

Dressage at Devon is one of the most prestigious competitions in US dressage, but what makes it so special? Anne Gribbons joins Jess and Lyss this week to talk about this incredible horse show and to tell us all about dressage in general. Listen in!

Eventing is an interesting and complicated discipline. Alyssa Peterson, a professional event rider and trainer, comes on this week to talk about the ins and outs of this three-phase sport and gives advice for how to get involved. Listen in!

Sissy Wickes, USEF R hunter judge, joins Jess and Lyss this week to answer listener questions about all aspects of horsemanship. Listen in!

Colorful horses are beautiful to look at, but how versatile are they? What does the American Paint Horse Association do and how colorful does a horse have to be to be registered? Matt Arias from the APHA is here to tell us all about it. Listen in!

Amanda Hood has had a fascinating story with the horse world, from her first pony Macaroni to a Lyme diagnosis to creating Boy O Boy Bridleworks. Listen in to this great conversation about making the most of a life with horses.

What's it like to be a professional artist? Or to illustrate a book series? This week, Madeleine Murray comes on to talk with Jess and Alyssa about all of it and more. Plus, Sissy Wickes stops in for a chat with Jess about how we can educate non-horse people about equestrian sports. Listen in.

Forest Franzoi of Herd of Zebras stops by to talk with an open heart about how horses have helped her through some very difficult times in her life, and how the horse community has stepped up to help when she's needed them. Listen in.

It would be hard to find a horse lover who doesn't eat up books about horses, and we're thrilled to have a new series to dive into. This week, Rennie Dyball, co-author of the brand new Show Strides series, comes on to talk about what it's like to write a book about horse crazy girls and their barn adventures and gives us some sneak peaks into the plot. Listen in!

Are equestrians athletes, or do we just "sit and steer"? This week, we're joined by Coach Daniel Stewart to talk about how we can treat ourselves like athletes, and more importantly, why we should exercise to ride better. Plus, he gives us a lot of tips on the mental game of riding and you can hear Jess talk about their experience with Coach Daniel's Equestrian Athlete Camp. Listen in!

We love Thoroughbreds! This week, Jen Roytz from the Retired Racehorse Project comes on to talk all about the ins and outs of owning and riding thoroughbreds. They have a reputation for being sensitive, so what should people keep in mind about riding them? Should they be turned out for awhile when they come off the track or put right to work? Tune in!

Hoof care is important to horse health! This week, a farrier gives us a lot of advice about how to prepare for the farrier and how to keep our horses' hooves in the best possible condition between visits. Should we be using supplements? Hoof oil? Listen in to find out!

Buying and selling horses is a fast changing process and can be overwhelming, but Alice Bruno of Shenandoah Sporthorses is here to give us some tips on what kinds of questions to ask when buying a horse, how to be a good buyer, and the best practices for marketing and selling horses online. Listen in!

Deworming and vaccinating horses is critical to their health, but how much do we really know about and understand how it all works? Dr. Mitchell Rode comes on this week to chat with Alyssa and Jess about LOTS of facts and myths around parasite control and vaccinations in horses. We guarantee you will learn something new. Tune in!

There's a lot to know with horses, but we're lucky to be in a time when we can learn from a lot of people we may not have the chance to meet in person. Jumper trainer Chris Hickey comes on this week to talk to Jess and Alyssa about what he thinks are the top five things all young riders need to know.

It's cold in most parts of the country right now, but if you want to keep riding during the winter, we have some tips for you. Alyssa and Jess sit down with Allie Carlson, who currently lives in Alaska, to learn all the best tricks for riding in the cold.

Pony Club rallies and horse shows are both really fun ways to spend time with your horse, but how are they similar and different? USPC National Examiner Mary Schwentker joins us again to help us break it down. Mary is a graduate A from Manada Pony Club, has evented through the four star level, competed in dressage through Prix St. Georges, and is a USEA ICP Level 2 trainer. She thanks the Culpeper Farm Co-op, Uvex, Big Red Mare, and Millwood Equestrian for their continued support.

Pony Club National Examiner Mary Schwentker explains US Pony Club's rating system and how it makes your horsemanship education streamlined and organized. Mary is a graduate A from Manada Creek Pony Club, has evented through the four star level, competed in dressage through Prix St. Georges, and is a USEA ICP Level 2 trainer. She thanks the Culpeper Farm Co-op, Uvex, Big Red Mare, and Millwood Equestrian for their continued support.

Clipping a pony is a lot of work! Is it worth it? Alyssa and Jess discuss the different styles of body clipping and why you might choose to do clip or not clip your pony over the winter.

Blanketing is confusing with all of the options out there. In this episode, Jess and Alyssa break down the basics of how to make blanketing decisions for your pony.

Piper and Plaid Horse Magazine intern Grace Solmon talk about heading off to college as an equestrian.

TPH Publisher Piper Klemm is jointed by Kate Kosnoff is a recent college graduate, proud Hoosier, and owner of three wonderful geldings. She runs Glam Glitter Gal, a blog dedicated to the equestrian lifestyle, books, fashion, and anything in between. She is also the founder of Riders for Well-Being, which discusses body image, mental health, and healthy practices in the equestrian sport. You can find her at www.glamglittergal.com or on Instagram @glamglittergalkate.

TPH Publisher Piper Klemm is joined by Kate Kosnoff to discuss Senior Horses. Kate Kosnoff is a recent college graduate, proud Hoosier, and owner of three wonderful geldings. She runs Glam Glitter Gal, a blog dedicated to the equestrian lifestyle, books, fashion, and anything in between. She is also the founder of Riders for Well-Being, which discusses body image, mental health, and healthy practices in the equestrian sport. You can find her at www.glamglittergal.com or on Instagram @glamglittergalkate.

TPH Publisher Piper Klemm is joined by TPH Intern Vyla Carter to discuss jumper divisions.

TPH Publisher Piper Klemm is joined by TPH Intern Vyla Carter to discuss horse show photography.

In this special edition of #PlaidcastJr, TPH Publisher Piper Klemm and TPH Editor-in-Chief Sissy Wickes sit down with US Olympian Lucy Davis and Lindsay Douglass to talk about their new company PonyApp.

Sissy Wickes and Lauren Aubert chat about what to wear and what not to wear in and out of the show ring.

Sissy Wickes and Lauren Aubert talk about Winter Circuits; what they are and how to get the most out of them.

In Episode 10 of Plaidcast Junior, The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm sits down with Junior Rider Lauren Aubert to discuss riding fitness. Listen in...

The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm sits down with Junior Rider Lauren Aubert to discuss balancing riding and academics.  Listen in...

In this episode, The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm and TPH Intern Irene Powlick discuss brand sponsorships and ambassadorships.

The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm and TPH Intern Irene Powlick discuss different bits and bitting options for show horses.

Piper is joined by junior rider Jenna Zimmerman to discuss the Washington International Horse Show. Listen in...

Piper and Lindsay Brock of Jump Media talk about riding as a junior at the Washington International Horse Show. Listen in...

In Episode 4 of Plaidcast Junior, Piper and Irene Powlick explore different equitation medals, classes, and finals. Listen in...

Piper and Irene Powlick discuss the Hunter Derby and the many forms it takes on the show circuit. Listen in...

Junior rider Irene Powlick joins The Plaid Horse publisher Piper Klemm discuss Horse Care at horse shows.  Listen in...

Junior rider Irene Powlick joins The Plaid Horse publisher Piper Klemm to discuss how the Junior Hunter divisions work. Listen in...