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In this first episode of a special 12-part Power Producer Shop Talk series titled "Becoming the Protégé," host David Carothers introduces the contestants and coaches for The Protégé Season 3. Kicking off the series is Sam Louwrens (Can't shut up Sam on X), whose application video generated significant buzz. David sets the stage, explaining his motivation for reviving The Protégé—to give back, train new talent, and challenge the industry's often inadequate approach to developing producers. Sam shares his creative background, why he decided to jump into the competition, the story behind his unique application video, and the early media attention he's already receiving. Key Highlights: Introducing Sam Louwrens: Confidence and Creativity Sam Louwrens, a young producer specializing in construction from Jefferson Financial and Insurance Services, joins the show. Known for his confidence and creative flair (musician, graphic designer, and keytar player in a punk band), Sam discusses how he uses his artistic skills in his insurance career and the story behind his memorable Protégé application video, filmed with a Goodwill suit and a metal detector prop. David's "Why" Behind The Protégé David Carothers shares his deep-seated reasons for bringing back The Protégé. Stemming from his own frustrating entry into the industry 20 years ago, his goal is to provide real-world training, give back, highlight the need for new talent, and prove that his successful sales process is replicable—debunking skepticism about industry coaching programs. Why Sam Joined: Pushing Comfort Zones & Agency Support Sam reveals that the discomfort of "building in public" was exactly why he felt compelled to join the competition. He shares how he got immediate buy-in from his agency owner, who even committed to investing in new agency tech (AMS/CRM) to support his participation and growth. Early Buzz and Building a Base The conversation touches on the immediate attention Sam received, including interest from Reuters. David emphasizes the importance of building a following ("getting your base") early on, drawing lessons from Season 1 winner Derek Hayden, who dominated the final vote through relentless local promotion. Making Insurance Sexy: An Impossible Task? Sam brings up David's stated goal for The Protégé: to "make insurance sexy." They discuss the challenge of changing the public perception of a typically mundane industry and how highlighting the entrepreneurial opportunity and financial success available might be the key, similar to shows like Million Dollar Listing. Connect with: Sam Louwrens LinkedIn David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp Lauer Creations Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes

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 Cup Finals and on numerous Nations Cup squads and has won over 200 Grand Prix including many of the nation's and the world's most prestigious events. Margie was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 2020.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Great American Insurance Group, Windstar Cruises and Virginia Horse Industry Board Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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 and national hunter derby wins to his credit along with continuing his professional education by working with professionals such as Chris Kappler, Andre Dignelli, Katie Monahan-Prudent, and Melanie Smith Taylor. Michael has judged at some of the prestigious horse shows including the 2021 USET Talent Search Finals East, 2022 ASPCA Maclay Finals, the Capital Challenge Horse Show, the 2024 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter Finals- West Coast, and most recently the 2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Great American Insurance Group and Virginia Horse Industry Board Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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 and outs of horse showing. Alongside her husband and head trainer, Christian, Chelsea manages Christian Coyle Show Stables based at their home in Sherman, CT. She competes as an amateur rider in both the hunter and jumper rings when she's not ringside cheering on her future Olympians, Daisy and Grace Coyle. Guest: Dr. Caitlin Rothacker, DVM is an equine veterinarian and partner at Grand Prix Equine. Located in Granby, CT, she originally hails from Brewster, New York and grew up surrounded by the hunter/jumper world.  Her current practice focuses mainly on lameness, but she also sees a wide variety of equine athletes including western performance and event horses.Guest: Christina Keim is an award-winning narrative journalist whose work has appeared in numerous journals and magazines, both in print and online. With Sally Batton, she is the co-author of "The Athletic Equestrian" and "Equicize.". Her newest book, "Unwanted: the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis" takes us deep into the world of horses at risk.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Great American Insurance Group and Virginia Horse Industry Board Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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 the CEO and founder developer of EQUESTRIAN MD, the first groundbreaking advanced medical grade skincare line specifically designed for the unique needs of the equestrian community developed by a doctor and rider.  Guest: 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 can hear more about Tonya and her advice every month on the Plaidcast when she hosts ‘Inside Your Ride'. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Washington International Horse Show, Great American Insurance Group and Capital Challenge Horse Show Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Paul Ward sits down with Arkady Milgram, a former Soviet citizen who risked everything to pursue freedom in America. Arkady shares his journey from growing up under communist rule to becoming a successful financial planner in California. Along the way, he reflects on the emotional moments of leaving his homeland, building a new life from scratch, and reuniting his family. His story is a heartfelt reminder that freedom comes at a cost—and with limitless opportunity. ⏱️ Timestamps + Topics 00:05 – Welcome from Paul Paul introduces Arkady Milgram, a Russian immigrant who built a life and career in America. 00:51 – Meet Arkady Milgram Arkady shares his gratitude and excitement to tell his story. 01:22 – Life in the Soviet Union Arkady describes his childhood under communist propaganda and his early curiosity about the West. 02:59 – Cracks in the Narrative Discover how an American magazine article helped shift Arkady's understanding of the U.S. 05:01 – The Dream of Leaving Learn how Arkady used Israel's “family reunification” program as a legal route to escape. 07:40 – The First Step to Freedom Arkady recalls the emotional moment stepping off the plane in Vienna—and realizing he was free. 09:14 – Stateless in Italy He explains the three-month transition in Rome, applying for refugee status in the U.S. 11:32 – Arriving in Los Angeles With support from distant relatives and Jewish organizations, Arkady begins his new life in LA. 13:41 – His First Job in America From unloading furniture in Hollywood to biochemistry work, Arkady dives into American work life. 15:35 – From Biochemistry to Business Why Arkady transitioned from lab work to entrepreneurship—and how he started a travel agency. 17:34 – Discovering Financial Planning Arkady finds his true calling helping others navigate personal finance through education. 20:25 – How to Reach Arkady He shares his phone number and open-door policy for financial conversations—no pressure, just help. 23:28 – Reuniting with Family Hear the emotional story of how he brought his parents and extended family to the U.S. 26:12 – A Love Letter to America Arkady closes with powerful reflections on freedom, family, and what it means to be American.

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 World Equestrian Center, the Kentucky Horse Shows, and the Split Rock Jumping Tour, and is a licensed FEI veterinarian. In 2023, Dr. Helbig joined Zoetis, the global leader in animal health, as an Equine Technical Services Veterinarian. In this role, she supports equine practitioners in the field, collaborates with sales and marketing teams, and contributes to advancing research and innovation in equine medicine.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Washington International Horse Show, Great American Insurance Group and Capital Challenge Horse Show Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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 Level 3 course designer and USEF “R” rated judge, Ken has designed courses across the country and was the 2010 recipient of the WCHR Hunter Course Designer's Trophy. He started designing at Capital Challenge Horse Show 15 years ago and is now the senior course designer leading the team for the 12-day duration of the show.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Washington International Horse Show, Great American Insurance Group and Capital Challenge Horse Show Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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 years before starting her own business in 2001. Havens has consistently won championships at all of the top horse shows including the Devon Horse Show and Indoors as well as many hunter derby wins. Listen to Havens in her first Plaidcast episode hereSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Washington International Horse Show, Great American Insurance Group and Capital Challenge Horse Show Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

 It is never too soon to plan the legacy you want to make sure your estate is in order and heirs are taken care of. This episode defines key steps you will want to consider. We review how retirement is changing. And how much money people think you need to have to be wealthy. WestPac Wealth Partners - Guests:  Aaron Domingo 808-398-6955‬  Email  Diego Lopes 503-207-4555   Email  Website  Financial Professionals Our guests design and implement financial strategies that are processed focused, that are process focused and based on sound financial principles. By educating clients to make smart decisions in the accumulation, protection and enjoyment of wealth, thereby reflecting their values, love of family, and commitment to community. Disclosures Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. WestPac Wealth Partners LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Guardian. Insurance products offered through WestPac Wealth Partners and Insurance Services, LLC, a DBA of WestPac Wealth Partners, LLC. CA Insurance License Number - 0M56081. This material is intended for general use. By providing this content The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Park Avenue Securities LLC, affiliates and/or subsidiaries, and your financial representative are not undertaking to provide advice or make a recommendation for a specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. Links to external sites are provided for your convenience in locating related information and services. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees expressly disclaim any responsibility for and do not maintain, control, recommend, or endorse third-party sites, organizations, products, or services and make no representation as to the completeness, suitability, or quality thereof. Exp: 6/27   HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!!  If you loved this episode, kindly leave us a Review - FOLLOW this show and Share it on Social !  It would mean the world  

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!

Piper speaks with top trainers Brianne Goutal-Marteau and Archie Cox about the upcoming 2025 Washington International Horse Show. 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.S. at two FEI Jumping World Cup Finals and Nations Cups. Brianne has been on the WIHS Board of Directors for 13 years and has led students to success at the show. Guest: Archie Cox has a long history at the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). With 18 years serving on the WIHS Board of Directors, he was recently named Vice President. Archie began his own training business Brookway Stables in California in 2000 and has coached students to championships at WIHS and national honors ever since. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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 wins, international and national hunter derby wins to his credit along with continuing his professional education by working with professionals such as Chris Kappler, Andre Dignelli, Katie Monahan-Prudent, and Melanie Smith Taylor. Michael has judged at some of the prestigious horse shows including the 2021 USET Talent Search Finals East, 2022 ASPCA Maclay Finals, the Capital Challenge Horse Show, the 2024 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter Finals- West Coast, and he will be presiding over the 2025 USEF Medal Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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 both disciplines, he founded the United Dressage and Jumping Club (UDJC), a nationwide organization reshaping horse shows in the U.S. by making them more fair, more affordable, and focused on true horse and rider development.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

Piper speaks with top trainer Berry Porter of Brookside Pine Farms in Texas. 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 professionals in the industry, applying his skills as he personally competes at prominent venues across the country. Berry's students have successfully competed at the FEI North American Young Riders competition, National Junior Hunter Finals, in International Hunter Derbies, at Medal Finals, and in Grand Prix.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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 can hear more about Tonya and her advice every month on the Plaidcast when she hosts ‘Inside Your Ride'.Guest: Dr. Stephen Reed is an accomplished veterinarian and contributor to research and advancement in Equine medicine. Currently an internal medicine specialist at Rood & Riddle Equine hospital, Dr. Reed is also the Chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Advisory committee as well as an Emeritus Professor at The Ohio State University and an adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky. Guest: Dr. Julie Vargas is a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed both hospital and ambulatory internships at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY, before joining Equine Services, LLC, a sport horse practice based in Wellington, FL.  Dr. Vargas earned her veterinary acupuncture certification from the Chi Institute and her chiropractic/spinal manipulation certification from the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, both located in Reddick, FL. She currently serves as the resident sport horse veterinarian at Spy Coast Farm, where she also oversees the rehabilitation and fitness center. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

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!

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 officer, a passionate horseman, and seasoned executive, he has combined his leadership experience with a deep love for the sport to drive meaningful change.Guest: 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 mental strength. Guest: Philip Richter is the co-founder and President of Hollow Brook Wealth Management, LLC, and lifelong equestrian and passionate car collector, serves on the board of the USET, USEF, the Hamptons Classic Horse Show, and the Lake Placid Horse Show. Richter is a leading voice at the intersection of business and equestrian sport.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!Click here to see “Inside The Ingate” Season 2 by KB Media

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 mental strength. Guest: Clara Propp, a three-time Junior Hunter Finals Grand Champion and 2024 NAYC Individual Gold Medalist, has successfully transitioned to the U25 jumper ranks at just 17 years old. She also shares her journey with over 60,000 followers on TikTok, combining sport and daily life as a competitive show jumper. Guest: Stella Propp, a top amateur hunter and jumper competitor balances her passion for the equestrian sport with the demands of studying at Brown University. Training alongside her sister, Clara, with Brianne Goutal, 22-year-old Stella Propp exemplifies the next generation of dedicated amateur riders. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

Piper speaks with Performance Coach, John Haime about how riders can use build their mental strength outside of the ring to perform better inside of 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 sports leagues, including FEI, NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA Tour, ATP Tennis, and MLS. For the past seven years, he has worked with hundreds of equestrian clients, from young riders and adult beginners to the world's top show jumping, dressage, and eventing athletes.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

We're back for the last episode of this week with our returning guest, Cameron Pechia of Valley Trucking Insurance! Cam shares his insights on the current market downturn, the rising business failures leading to significant client losses, his recommended insurance coverage for freight brokers, legal challenges for brokers, Valley's educational content expansion, the importance of standard operating procedures, and key red flags in selecting carriers!   About Cameron Pechia Cameron is the founder of Valley Trucking Insurance, a leading Trucking Insurance Agency based in Spokane, Washington. With a deep passion for the trucking industry and a commitment to excellence, Cameron has become a trusted figure in the field. Cameron also is the host of Get A Load Of This Trucking Podcast and brings a ton of value to the Trucking Industry. Cameron is also a dedicated husband and father to his two beautiful girls…His daughters are his “WHY” and what makes him get up in the morning and try to win each and every day.  At Valley Trucking Insurance, Cameron oversees the provision of specialized insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of trucking companies. The agency serves a diverse clientele, including local trucking companies, long-haul trucking companies, aggregate haulers, tow truck companies, hot shots, freight brokers, and other related risks. Cameron ensures that clients receive the highest level of customer service and comprehensive coverage through the agency's proven process known as the "VTI Difference." Under Cameron's leadership, Valley Trucking Insurance has achieved significant growth and expansion across the county. The agency has built strong partnerships with renowned insurance providers such as Great West Casualty Company, Lancer Insurance Company, Progressive Insurance, Berkshire, and Canal. Additionally, Cameron also focuses on placing fleet-sized trucking companies into captive insurance programs, enhancing their risk management and financial stability. Looking ahead, Cameron is focused on an ambitious goal of expanding the agency's reach by looking to help over 10,000 Trucking Companies and Freight Brokerage operations within the next seven years. Adhering to the principles outlined in the book Traction by Geno Wickman, he is dedicated to creating world-class onboarding and customer service experience for his trucking clients. This initiative aims to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring Valley Trucking Insurance remains at the forefront of the industry.   Connect with Cameron Website: https://www.valleytruckinginsurance.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-pechia-49903072/  Email: Cameron@alllinesinsure.com  

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 has had wins and top placings at the best venues throughout North America. His students benefit from all of his knowledge from working with esteemed equestrians such as Jan Tops, John and Beezie Madden, Ian Miller, Joe Fargis, John Brennan and Missy Clark. 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!

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 success in the sport, including an individual gold medal at the 2023 Young Riders Championship, winning the 2024 U25 Grand Prix Finale, and earning a top-10 finish at the Washington Equitation Finals. Her passion for horses runs in the family—her parents, Lee and Erica, and her brother Bradlee are all actively involved in the horse show community.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

In this episode of Real Money Talks, I sit down with powerhouse fitness CEO Amy Thompson, who went from personal trainer to owning one of the world's most influential fitness organizations: IDEA Health & Fitness Association.With over 30 years in the fitness industry, Amy opens up about what it took to acquire and modernize a 43-year-old company, clean up a million contacts, rebuild its tech from the ground up, and position IDEA as a global leader serving over 300,000 fitness professionals.We explore how IDEA drives multi-stream income through membership, events, and insurance offerings, all while supporting fitness pros with continuing education, business tools, and opportunities to grow their brands worldwide. If you're in health, wellness, or fitness and want to learn how to scale your services or sponsor events like IDEA World, this episode is a must-listen.Loral's Takeaways:Amy Thompson's Journey in Fitness (00:00)The Evolution of IDEA Health and Fitness Association (02:52)Challenges and Transformation of IDEA (05:39)Membership and Revenue Streams (09:07)Sponsorship and Collaboration Opportunities (15:27)Amy's Personal Ventures and Leadership (15:40)Insurance Services for Fitness Professionals (18:15)Final Thoughts and Invitation to IDEA World (22:31)Meet Amy Thompson:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteMeet Loral Langemeier:Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and best-selling author of five books.Her goal: to change the conversations people have about money worldwide and empower people to become millionaires.The CEO and Founder of Live Out Loud, Inc. – a multinational organization — Loral relentlessly and candidly shares her best advice without hesitation or apology. What sets her apart from other wealth experts is her innate ability to recognize and acknowledge the skills & talents of people, inspiring them to generate wealth.She has created, nurtured, and perfected a 3-5 year strategy to make millions for the “Average Jill and Joe.” To date, she and her team have served thousands of individuals worldwide and created hundreds of millionaires through wealth-building education keynotes, workshops, products, events, programs, and coaching services.Loral is truly dedicated to helping men and women, from all walks of life, to become millionaires AND be able to enjoy time with their families.She is living proof that anyone can have the life of their dreams through hard work, persistence, and getting things done in the face of opposition. As a single mother of two children, she is redefining the possibility for women to have it all and raise their children in an entrepreneurial and financially literate environment. Links and Resources:Ask Loral App: https://apple.co/3eIgGcXLoral on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askloral/Loral on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videosLoral on LinkedIn:

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 champions and medal finals winners. Don has a famous sense of humor and a knack for getting his students to relax and succeed in some of the most competitive, high-pressure horse shows in the country. Don operates Don Stewart Stables in Ocala, FL. Guest: Emma Fass is an amateur rider in Virginia, a software engineer, and an entrepreneur. She founded RingSide Pro in 2020 to provide horse shows with better tools and make the experience of horse showing smoother. RingSide Pro is now used all over the country, from local shows to Pony Finals and the USHJA International Hunter Derby. Guest: Michael Lenard is the CFO and co-founder of Horse Spot, a cloud-based platform transforming horse show management through real-time scoring, streamlined entries, and enhanced user experience. A former CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, he transitioned to the equestrian world full-time after years of competing at the 1.40 m level. He also holds a USEF “R” Jumper Judge license and has managed A-rated shows nationwide. Under his leadership, Horse Spot now supports over 350 shows across 28 states and three countries. Guest: Kate Rice Nilan is the Founder of StableSecretary, one of the original barn management technologies. Kate is a lifelong equestrian who grew up as a competitive junior rider and has spent decades immersed in the hunter/jumper world. She's worn just about every hat you can imagine in a barn—groom, barn manager, assistant trainer, business owner, freelance rider and teacher, and even “horse show mom.”  In recent years, she has gotten back in the show ring herself in the amateur hunters and equitation.Beyond the ring, Kate has also worked in web development, tech support, and education—bringing a unique blend of real-world horse experience and technical expertise to everything she does. She leads product development and customer support for StableSecretary, and still finds time to get back in the saddle whenever she can.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

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 professionals in the industry, applying his skills as he personally competes at prominent venues across the country. Berry's students have successfully competed at the FEI North American Young Riders competition, National Junior Hunter Finals, in International Hunter Derbies, at Medal Finals, and in Grand Prix.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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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 shortlisted for the Paris Olympics, has represented the United States in multiple Nations Cups and World Cup Finals, and was the top placing American in the World Cup finals in 2025. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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 worked for Howard Lewis at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club before launching Ashland Farms in 1993. Now one of North America's top sales barns, Ashland Farms has produced many national title-claiming riders.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance GroupJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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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 Hunter Spectacular in Wellington, Florida, he was named the 2024 USEF Equestrian of the Year, and he recently won the $100,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider West Coast Hunter Spectacular in Thermal, California for the fourth year in a row.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance GroupJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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 Games, World Equestrian Games, World Cup Finals and major horse shows throughout the United States.  Guest: Emily Day is the director of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show in Upperville, VA. She's a lifelong horsewoman who grew up foxhunting, eventing, going to local hunter shows, and even endurance riding with her parents. Along with her husband, Jimmy, she ran a flat and steeplechase training business for 30 years, until Jimmy retired from training in 2020. In 2019, she assumed the role of horse show director, and is currently preparing for the 172nd Anniversary of Upperville, which will take place in June 2025.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance GroupJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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 moved to San Francisco, raised her three children, and started riding again in her 30's. Phoebe has devoted the past 25 years to pursuing elite-level show jumping throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, reaching the FEI 3* level. She built her farm and training business, Zeitgeist Equestrian and Equstech, in Petaluma, CA, and has worked on developing several equine therapeutic devices. While Phebe has retired from riding competitively, she still owns and cares for six horses and has been spending time launching the breeding career of one of her former grand prix stallions. Guest: Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS grew up on a horse farm in northern VA, and her lifelong passion for horses shaped a distinguished academic and professional journey. After attending Madeira and then earning her BA in Biology from Wesleyan University, Dr. Metcalf went on to obtain her DVM from The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and her MS in Endocrinology from UC Davis. Dr. Metcalf is a decorated and board-certified theriogenologist; a specialist in the practice of animal reproduction. Beyond her clinical work, she has held influential roles with organizations such as the Oregon Veterinary Racing Commission, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Portland Mounted Patrol Unit. An internationally sought-after speaker and widely published author, Dr. Metcalf brings deep expertise, passion, and perspective to the world of veterinary reproductive medicine. Guest: Dr. Kimberly Brokaw DVM's passion for horses and animal science, fostered by the Madeira school, led her to pursue her BS in animal science at the University of Maryland. She then earned her Doctorate from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Following her 15 years of service at the Walkersville Veterinary Clinic of Maryland, she currently brings her expertise to two impactful roles: as a Veterinary Medical Officer for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and as a passionate team member at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Mount Airy, MD, a nonprofit organization devoted to rescuing and rehabilitating draft horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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 Texas A&M University. In 2024, she won the WIHS Equitation Finals and had top finishes in all 3'6" equitation finals. Guest: Violet Tatum is a top junior rider who currently splits her time between the west and east coast. On the east coast, she trains with the team at North Run - Missy Clark, John Brennan and Maggie Gampfer. On the west coast, she rides with Archie Cox of Brookway stables and John Bragg of Bridgeport farms. Violet won the Ronnie Mutch Equitation championship at Thermal this year and the Gladstone Cup in 2024 and finished in the top 12 of the Maclay and WIHS Equitation Finals. In the hunters, Violet was Grand Champion 3'6 Small Junior Hunters 15 & under at Capital Challenge, Champion and Reserve Champion at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, and Champion 3'6 Small Junior Hunters at the Washington International Horse Show. Violet is a prolific catch rider who is very coachable and truly loves the horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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 successful program. Maggie works with horses and riders of all levels, from grand prix to pony jumpers, helping them achieve their goals both in and out of the show ring.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Great American Insurance GroupJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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 producing young horses and sourcing and selling top-quality horses and ponies. Sonja is passionate about the training and welfare of horses and working towards making the sport of showjumping more inclusive. Guest: David Silver grew up in Westchester, New York and competed as a Three Day Event rider, eventually working for Boyd Martin. He moved to Detroit in 2012 to become an elementary school teacher and then went out to combine what horses had taught him with the needs that he saw in his students lives to found Detroit Horse Power, a program in which horses help Detroit's youth and communities grow, connect, and thrive.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

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&M. Some of Brooke's equestrian accomplishments include being the 2018-2021 WCHR South Central 3'6” Junior Hunter Champion, the 2019 Junior Hunter Finals Champion in the Large Junior Hunter 3'6” 15-Under and the 2021 USEF Talent Search bronze medalist. Upon graduating college, Brooke intends to turn professional and join her mother at their family farm's operation. Guest: Colleen Brombach is the owner and head trainer of Silver Fox Farms in Wimberley, Texas. She started Silver Fox Farms in Orange County, California, but after working more than two decades on the west coast, she and her family operation, which includes her two daughters, relocated to Texas. From her boutique, hands-on approach, Colleen has consistently developed prominent young horses and riders to national levels of success.  Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine

Let's say you're a service provider in the insurance industry. You've been attending PLRB Conferences for a few years, and you're thinking about taking the next step to increase exposure and build relationships with the right people in the industry.    Notable Timestamps [ 01:20 ] - Exhibiting and sponsoring at the PLRB Claims Conference can be an impactful option, and PLRB has a variety of offerings to help each service provider reach their goals. [ 01:50 ] - For our trivia question today, last year at the Claims Conference we had over 3000 attendees, and over 950 of those were insurance company staff. Of those, how many do you think were senior staff? [ 04:05 ] - The Insurance Services Expo includes a wide variety of exhibitors and sponsors, from traditional segments like independent adjusting and forensics to technology services like claims management software and AI solutions to other ancilliary services. [ 05:22 ] - Among other benefits, exhibiting and sponsorship can provide visibility, stature, and credibility as service providers build strong relationships in the industry. [ 06:30 ] - A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to fit the needs of different service providers, from physical branding to digital signage to booth services. [ 07:50 ] - Service providers take full advantage of the benefits of the conference by attending educational sessions, doing their own entertaining, and making connections in the Expo. [ 08:37 ] - Unique opportunities like Wifi sponsorship and keycard sponsorship provide novel avenues to make connections with attendees. [ 09:15 ] - Return On Investment is a top concern for many service providers, and building relationships over time at the PLRB Claims Conference is often a fruitful experience for those who make the investment. [ 10:28 ] - The 2025 Claims Conference in Indianapolis provided plenty of space for conferencegoers to make connections. [ 11:50 ] - Many new offerings are anticipated, including-- as a show notes sneak peek-- creative services like social media templates and press releases. [ 13:30 ] - Tom provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Email sponsorship@plrb.org Contact Tom O'Dowd at todowd@plrb.org Prospective Sponsors: https://web.cvent.com/event/aa96efc9-539f-4558-bb0b-c31895d0abbf/websitePage:f7750b7c-c5d4-47e9-b3ba-24b0f244d6c8 Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

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 she has trained numerous hunters and jumpers to wins at indoors, earned national championships and medals at the North American Young Riders Championship and the Prix de States. In addition to her students' success in the show ring, Karen is an instrumental force in the administration of equestrian sport. She holds a USEF R-rated judging license and has judged some of the most prestigious shows in the country, including the Devon Horse Show, the Hampton Classic, the USEF Pony Finals and the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search East Coast Finals and the 2022 Dover Saddlery USEF Hunt Seat Medal Finals in Harrisburg, PA.Guest: 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 and national hunter derby wins to his credit along with continuing his professional education by working with professionals such as Chris Kappler, Andre Dignelli, Katie Monahan-Prudent, and Melanie Smith Taylor. Michael has judged at some of the prestigious horse shows including the 2021 USET Talent Search Finals East, 2022 ASPCA Maclay Finals, Capital Challenge Horse Show and the 2024 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter Finals- West Coast in Del Mar, CA.  Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsor: Equine Affaire 

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. Kristen is one of only 4 U.S. Show Jumpers who has won over 100 FEI competitions/Ranking Classes- sharing that accomplishment with McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, and Laura Kraut. Kristen has been extremely successful in grand prixs through the 5* level and has represented the U.S. in World Cups in Paris and Germany. Kristen will soon be heading to Basel, Switzerland, to represent the U.S.A. in the World Cup.Guest: Alise Oken is a 33-year-old show jumper from Charlotte, North Carolina. As a junior, Alise competed in the FEI North American Youth Championships and, in 2010, won the team silver medal. Alise competed in her first senior Nations Cup in 2014, and since then, has been a member of the U.S. Jumping Team that won bronze in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO3* in Lisbon and a part of the U.S. team that finished third in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Sweden. In 2024, Alise competed for Team U.S.A. at the Longines League of Nations CSIO5* in Abu Dhabi and was a member of the fourth-place U.S. team at the FEI Nations Cup™ in Rome. Most recently, Alise was named to compete at the 2025 FEI World Cup Finals, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine

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 a holistic view in developing ponies and riders for lifelong success. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsor: Foxhall Equine

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 of horsemanship from basic groundwork to advanced Dressage movements. The emphasis is always on the foundation with the basic trust, understanding, and relaxation for both horse and rider to create a harmonious partnership. Amelia's mantra is "Dressage for All," which is evident in both her training and extensive online learning platform. With a successful YouTube video library of hundreds of free educational videos, over 300,000 subscribers, and thousands of students enrolled in her online courses across the globe, Amelia has a clear passion for teaching and horses.Guest: Natalie Hummel is a competitive equestrian athlete turned high-performance coach and somatic practitioner. She uses science-based tools to help high-performance athletes and high achievers do the inner work required to reach top levels of success. Natalie was always been a competitive person, but it wasn't until she healed from her past and learned to regulate her nervous system that she found true mastery. Through her programs, she passes this knowledge on to clients and students, allowing them to do the deepest work that unlocks peak performance in all areas of life. With a degree in Psychology and multiple certifications in polyvagal theory, Natalie guides people with unconditional support and provides actionable tools to bring back your love of sport and life.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine

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, earned ribbons at some of the most prestigious horse shows in the country including Devon, Harrisburg, and the Washington International Horse Show. He's trained riders to top hunter derby finishes, every equitation finals, and grand prix victories, marking him as one of the most prolific trainers currently in the hunter/jumper world. Guest: Kyla Makhloghi is a grand prix show jumping athlete and trainer who owns and operates Rosemont Farm, a top training and sales barn located in Wellington, FL. Kyla graduated with an undergraduate degree in English from Mount Holyoke College, where she was an integral part of their equestrian team and led them to an IHSA National Championship in 2006. Her riders have claimed impressive wins at Pony Finals, WIHS Equitation Finals, Children's Hunter Finals, and Prix des States, and top finishes at Devon, The National Horse Show, and Harrisburg. In 2022, Kyla won the Wild Card Trainer Bonus award at the WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. As a horse trainer, she finds similar success importing and selling quality hunter, jumper, and equitation horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsor: Foxhall Equine

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 talk about their riding careers and the upcoming 2025 Live Oak International competition. 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 number one spot, his accomplishments include 21 National Championships and nine medals at International Championships. At age 18, he was the youngest member of the U.S. Equestrian Team for the World Pairs Driving Championship and, later, the first American to win a Silver Medal for the U.S. in the Four in Hand FEI World Driving Championships. He has been recognized as USEF Equestrian of Honor twice and now co-presides over the largest combined driving and show jumping tournament in the U.S., Live Oak International, with his niece, Chloe Reid. Guest: Chloe D. Reid is an accomplished international show jumper and Co-President of Live Oak International, America's largest combined driving and show jumping event. Growing up in an equestrian family with a legacy spanning multiple disciplines — show jumping, combined driving, and thoroughbred racing — Chloe has represented the U.S. in top global competitions and was instrumental in expanding Live Oak International to include show jumping in 2012. She is dedicated to advancing equestrian sport and developing young horses for the future. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

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 who competes internationally at the highest level of equestrian sport, including at the Olympic Games and in Nations Cups around the world. He has achieved numerous Grand Prix victories and shows regularly on the Global Champions Tour. As the son of four-time Olympian Ludo Philippaerts, he's part of the family operation at Philippaerts- a notable training, breeding, and sales stable based in Belgium- as well as the star of Horse&Country's exclusive show, Nicola Philippaerts: Born To Ride.Guest: Dr. David Ramey, DVM is an equine veterinarian with decades of experience; an internationally recognized lecturer, researcher, and author; and the mind behind Lost Traditions: Horses and Horse Medicine in Pre-Modern Japan. A graduate of Colorado State University and an avid student of veterinary history, he has practiced on show horses and pleasure horses in Southern California since 1984.Guest: Ken Whelihan grew up in a family of horse enthusiasts in New England, enjoying showing, eventing, and fox hunting. During college, Ken rode for the University of Massachusetts IHSA team while also riding sale horses for international Grand Prix veteran Barney Ward. Ken went on to learn from Anthony D'Ambrosio, George Morris, Anne Kursinski, Leslie Howard, and Peter Leone. Ken has also held his USEF judge's license for over 30 years. Ken has enjoyed judging numerous finals as well as top shows throughout the country. In addition to national level shows, Ken makes time to judge IHSA, IEA, NCEA and local level shows. Ken also assisted in the management of the popular Princeton Show Jumping series in New Jersey. In September 2023, Ken accepted a teaching position at the Ethel Walker school in Simsbury, CT. Ken follows a systematic approach, providing riders with the tools to improve consistency. Flat work and homework are the cornerstones leading to the success of Ken's students and horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

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 has been inducted into three Halls of Fame: the USEA Hall of Fame, the Vermont Academy Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Dartmouth College Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2000, he was named “One of the 50 Most Influential Horsemen of the 20th Century” by The Chronicle of the Horse. He is also the author of How Good Riders Get Good and Know Better to Do Better. Denny lives in Strafford, Vermont.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

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 junior career. She rode and showed extensively as a young professional, and in 2016, she established Horseshoe Bend Sales with her husband, Geoff Case. Between her time in the saddle competing, she also added teaching and sales to her resume, along with splitting her time between the hunter and jumper rings. In 2023, Taylor and Geoff moved Horseshoe Bend Sales from their previous home base of Wellington, Florida, to The Netherlands. The move allowed her to focus solely on high-performance jumpers, which helped her not only grow her sales business, but also gave her the time to dedicate to her riding career. From there it has been a quick rise to the top of the sport. Taylor has now represented the United States in the Nations Cup in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, where the team finished on the podium and will head to Abu Dhabi in the coming weeks to ride for the US Team in the season opener of the League of Nations (which is the top 5* Nations Cup series in the world). Kain is in the top 20% of riders worldwide in the FEI Rankings. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

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 community for many years, along with his wife, Liz, daughters Meg, Casey, and Abby, and son T.J. Guest: Britt McCormick has been an owner, rider and trainer for over 25 years at Elmstead Farm LLC in Parker, Texas, and is the USHJA President. Britt has been the show manager of many Premier, National, and local horse shows, and has served as a licensed official at top horse shows across the country as both a judge and a course designer. Britt has chaired several committees for the USHJA and USEF and was also on the Board of Directors at USHJA.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

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 and spending years as a working student and groom, Cathleen now rides full time for Katie and Henri Prudent at Plain Bay Farm in Wellington, Florida and Middleburg, Virginia.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

California's Insurance Crisis: Fires, Losses, and Recovery Steps with WOWS Fire Insurance Services Wowsinsurance.com About the Guest(s): Robert Feldman is the CEO and co-founder of Wows Insurance Services, a leading wholesaler in the insurance industry with over 25 years of experience. Specializing in fire insurance, especially in high-risk zones like California, Robert actively educates realtors about securing insurance for homes deemed uninsurable. A seasoned speaker, he has contributed significantly to discussions at the California Association of Realtors and works on task forces and insurance panels to find solutions to California's housing insurance crisis. Episode Summary: In this gripping episode of The Chris Voss Show, returning guest Robert Feldman, CEO of Wows Insurance Services, delves into the escalating housing insurance crisis in California, particularly in the wake of devastating wildfires. Feldman, with his 25 years of experience, provides invaluable insights into the catastrophe, sharing his direct experiences from his own community, which faced the brunt of these fires. Listeners will gain a unique understanding of the complexities intertwined with insurance challenges, climate change, and community resilience in these unprecedented times. The discussion further elaborates on the immense scale and impact of the California wildfires, examining how communities, especially those in known fire zones, are struggling with losses both physical and financial. Feldman addresses not only the insurance industry's response to these crises, such as policy cancellations and rising premiums but also broadens the conversation to include future preparedness and mitigation strategies. Through his extensive engagement with realtors and homeowners, Feldman offers a roadmap to recovery even amidst the devastation, highlighting the importance of long-term planning and immediate action in the face of climatic challenges. Key Takeaways: Catastrophic Impact: The recent California wildfires have been exponentially more devastating than past fires, with entire communities incinerated. Insurance Challenges: Major insurance companies have been withdrawing from California, leading to coverage issues for homeowners in risk-prone areas. Five Steps to Recovery: Feldman outlines a systematic five-step process to aid victims in recovering from property loss, emphasizing the importance of filing a claim and planning reconstruction. Future Preparedness: There's a critical need for better land management and sustainable planning to mitigate future climate-related disasters. Community Support: The conversation highlights the incredible human spirit and community support in times of crisis, stressing the importance of unity. Notable Quotes: "This fire was a 10x fire… Woolsey was supposed to be one of the worst fires in California, and this one will be at least 10 times worse." "Insurance carriers were in California prior to this event, and over the last couple years really pulling back in essence canceling policies." "This event was more damaging to the environment than the last 30 years of not doing the preparation." "Five steps are really so very important… this is not gonna be done in six months. This is gonna be years." "When things are terrible, the good of humanity steps in and we rally. That's what you're seeing right now."