Podcasts about national horse show

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

How do you get loyal clients and customers for your equine business? How do you build a business that allows you to do what you're great at, even as you grow? You do it with purpose. And, as you'll learn from Traci Brooks' journey to building Balmoral Farm to be the successful equine business it is today, you also do it by taking advantage of the opportunities that come your way. Traci and Carleton Brooks are the husband and wife team behind Balmoral Farm, a premier hunter jumper program. Together, they've trained and produced numerous National Champions and Grand Champions in Professional, Junior, Pony and Amateur hunter & jumper divisions at some of the industry's most prestigious shows such as Devon, The National Horse Show, The Washington International Horse Show, The Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Capital Challenge, USEF Pony Finals and FEI North American Youth Championships.  (Fun Fact: Just as this episode was going to publish, Carleton was recognized as the 2024 Horseperson of the Year by the California Professional Horsemen's Association. That's just a peek at the recognition he's received from the industry.)While these are external accolades, what you'll see if you look online is a client team that loves and appreciates the Brooks and their dedication to putting the horse first. It's not just something they say, it's something they live, and you'll hear that come through as Traci shares. In this candid conversation, you'll learn how to build a staff team you can trust, keys to building an equine business with purpose, and the advice Traci would give to fellow equestrian entrepreneurs.Show Notes (also known as “Where to read a quick summary of what we talked about here and get links I mentioned.”) are over at Stormlily.com/162

Piper speaks with the 2024 ASPCA Maclay Finals judges- Cynthia Hankins, Lyman T Whitehead, Keri Kampsen and Scott Fitton. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Cynthia Hankins has been in the horse business her entire life. Her junior years culminated with winning the [then] AHSA Hunter Seat Medal Finals, after having won Grand Junior Hunter champion and Best Child Rider that same weekend at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. As a trainer, she coached a Maclay winner. Cynthia has been a clinician for the USHJA EAP program since 2011. As a judge, she has judged the Hunter Seat Medal Finals 5 times, the Talent Search Finals on both coasts a total of 5 times, and most recently the 2024 ASPCA Maclay finals for the second time.Guest: Lyman T. Whitehead has been an active competitor and trainer in the hunter ring for almost 40 years and also holds a UEF Large “R” judge's license. Lyman is currently the head trainer for Kent School, a boarding school in CT that has offered a riding program since 1960. As a rider, Lyman was the leading hunter rider at The Hampton Classic 5 times, the leading hunter rider at The National Horse Show, two time leading hunter rider at the Old Salem Farm Horse Show, and has been champion at every top horse show on the East coast including the Devon Horse Show, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show, and The National Horse Show. As a judge, Lyman has judged top shows such as the WCHR Hunter Spectacular in Wellington, FL, the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Old Salem Farm and the 2024 ASPCA Maclay Finals.Guest: Keri Kampsen is the owner and founder of Two Goals Farm, LLC based in Wellington, FL. Keri's junior highlights include being the 1996 AHSA Overall Large Junior Hunter, 4th place in the AHSA Medal Finals, and Winner of the 1997 ASPCA Maclay Finals. Throughout Keri's professional career, she has ridden and trained clients to numerous year-end national championships, and championships at every national finals. Keri also is a USEF “R” judge and has judged at some of the most prestigious horse shows including the Devon Horse Show, The Capital Challenge and the 2024 ASCPA Maclay Finals for the second time.Guest: Scott Fitton is from Wellington, Florida, but grew up in the Philadelphia area. Scott competed successfully as a junior and amateur rider. For 25 years, Scott has served as a USEF licensed official. On the road from East to West Coast, Fitton's show schedule includes the Gulf Coast shows, WEF, HITS on the Hudson, HITS Ocala, Thunderbird Show Park, USEF Pony Finals, Desert International Horse Park, The National Horse Show and the 2024 ASPCA Maclay Finals.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie,

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top judge and clinician, Cynthia Hankins- who will be one of the judges for the 2024 ASPCA Maclay Final Championships at the National Horse Show. Tonya also works through some facts, fiction and tools to help you sleep, which is one of the most important mental skills. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Cynthia Hankins has been in the horse business her entire life, wearing different hats and seeing it from different parts of the country and later in Europe. Her junior years culminated with winning the [then] AHSA Hunter Seat Medal Finals, after having won Grand Junior Hunter champion and Best Child Rider that same weekend at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Later as a trainer, she coached a Maclay winner. Cynthia has been a clinician for the USHJA EAP program since 2011. As a judge, she has had the honor of judging the Hunter Seat Medal Finals five times, the Talent Search Finals on both coasts a total of five times, and this year she will be on the judging panel for the ASPCA Maclay finals again. Cynthia has lived and shown in Europe and France, where she now spends the majority of her time.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, Good Boy, Eddie, Laurel Springs School, Great American Insurance Group and Plaidcast Live

Piper speaks with USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician Geoff Case about what to look for in a trainer. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge based in Ommen, Netherlands. As a rider, Geoff Case has represented the United States in International competitions. As a trainer, Geoff has had many students become Year End Hunter Champions, USET Finals Champions and many ribbons at Medal and Maclay Finals. Geoff is also a Large “R” judge that has officiated at most major horse shows including The National Horse Show, the Winter Equestrian Festival and he will be judging the West Coast Junior Hunter Finals and The Hampton Classic Horse Show this year. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, LAURACEA, America Cryo, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard. Good Boy, Eddie and Great American Insurance Group

Piper speaks with trainer and USEF "R" judge Geoff Case about the Paris Olympics and the state of our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge based in Ommen, Netherlands. As a rider, Geoff Case has represented the United States in International competitions. As a trainer, Geoff has had many students become Year End Hunter Champions, USET Finals Champions and many ribbons at Medal and Maclay Finals. Geoff is also a Large “R” judge that has officiated at most major horse shows including The National Horse Show, the Winter Equestrian Festival and he will be judging the West Coast Junior Hunter Finals and The Hampton Classic Horse Show this year. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, LAURACEA, America Cryo, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard. Good Boy, Eddie, HITS Horse Shows , Great American Insurance Group and Cheval Press

Piper speaks with top show jumping groom Margo Thomas and top junior rider Violet Tatum. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Margo Thomas is the head groom for Laura Kraut. After graduating from Virginia Intermont College with a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Studies, Margo started out as an eventing groom and rider. Nine years ago she made the move to grooming show jumpers and has since traveled to top level shows such as Spruce Meadows, Aachen, and Geneva. Margo has been part of Laura's team for nearly five years and she groomed Baloutinue at the Tokyo Olympics, where she helped team USA win a silver medal.Guest: Violet Tatum is a top-ranked 15 year old junior rider from California that has amassed an impressive collection of championships and victories in the seven years that she has been riding. Violet competes in the junior hunters, the equitation and the jumpers under the guidances of her trainer Archie Cox of Brookway Stables. Violet and her horses have won multiple USEF Horse of the Year National Champion and Reserve Champion honors, champion at the USEF Junior Hunter Finals, as well as wins and top placings at Devon, Capital Challenge, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the Washington International Horse Show and The National Horse Show.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, Wordley Martin Premium Equestrian Surfaces, America Cryo, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie  

Piper and Geoff Case of Horseshoe Bend Sales discuss some of the top Plaidcast episodes from 2023. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge. As a rider, Geoff has represented the United States in International competitions. As a trainer, Geoff has had many students become Year End Hunter Champions, USET Finals Champions and won many ribbons at Medal and Maclay Finals. Geoff is also a large “R” judge that has officiated at most major horse shows including The National Horse Show, the Winter Equestrian Festival, the West Coast Junior Hunter Finals and The Hampton Classic Horse Show.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, LAURACEA, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with top hunter riders and judges, Holly Orlando and Lyman T. Whitehead about style in the hunter ring and what they look for when judging the hunters. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Holly Orlando is one of the country's most coveted hunter riders. Holly has earned prestigious leading rider and championship titles at every major qualifying show, most recently at the 2023 National Horse Show. Holly is also a licensed large "R" judge and proud mother to her daughter Logan. Holly works out of Evermore, Inc. based in New York and Florida.Guest: Lyman T. Whitehead has been an active competitor and trainer in the hunter ring for almost 40 years and also holds a large “R” judge's license. Lyman has judged top shows such as the WCHR Hunter Spectacular at WEF and the Upperville Colt & Horse Show. As a rider, Lyman was the leading hunter rider at The Hampton Classic five times, the leading hunter rider at The National Horse Show, two time leading hunter rider at the Old Salem Farm Horse Show, and has been champion at every top horse show on the East coast including the Devon Horse Show, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show, and The National Horse Show. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, LAURACEA, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with two of the judges from the 2023 ASPCA Maclay Finals at the National Horse Show, Wendy Peralta and Danny Robertshaw. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Wendy Peralta is the owner and operator of Seabreeze Farm Inc. located in Geneva, Florida. Seabreeze is a well known and respected training facility for top-level equestrian competition located in Central Florida. Wendy and her husband train and manage students and horses to compete at the nation's finest shows. Wendy is also the of mother two professional children, Nikko and Trevor Ritter and her daughter Catalina Peralta rides for the University of Georgia. Wendy has had a great career showing hunters and jumpers throughout the years. Wendy was the Chef d'Equipe for the Zone 4 Young Riders Teams, winning a Gold medal in the National Junior Jumper Team Competition, and earned the designation of Gold Star Jumper Coach at the 2017 USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships. Wendy also coached the winner of the USET Talent Search East in 2007 and was awarded the best trainer trophy for that year. She also co-trained the winner of the Taylor Harris Insurance Services Children's Medal Finals in 2015. Wendy serves on governing committees for the USEF and is the current president of the Central Florida Hunter and Jumper Association. She is a large R judge and has officiated at such shows as the Winter Equestrian Festival, the Zone 3 Washington International Horse Show, and most recently, judged the 2023 ASPCA Maclay Finals.Guest: Danny Robertshaw is a USEF “R” licensed judge and serves as a committee member for both US Equestrian and the USHJA and most recently was one of the judges of the 2023 ASPCA Maclay Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. As a trainer and rider, Danny piloted some of his era's most celebrated show hunters to championships. In 1989, riding Protocol, Danny became the first rider to earn championships in the Regular Working Hunters at Devon, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the Washington International Horse Show, the National Horse Show, and the Royal Winter Fair in a single season. In 2001, Danny received the USEF's Emerson Burr Trophy as the year's Equestrian of Honor for the Hunter division, and in 2010 the USHJA gave him the Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, Danny and his partner Ron Danta operate Danny & Ron's Rescue which was started after Hurricane Katrina where they personally care for injured and abused animals until they are ready for adoption.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: LAURACEA, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie

Host, Bethany Lee, recaps a successful Indoors season wrapping up in Lexington, KY for the National Horse Show. After traveling over the last month, Bethany shares the importance of rest and recovery in preparation for the next show season not only for the horses, but for ourselves. Getting refocused for the year ahead, Bethany talks about the transition of getting back into routine, feeling rested, and enjoying what you do! Listen in.

Piper speaks with top trainer and judge Geoff Case of Horseshoe Bend Sales about how to try a horse, what to look for and how to navigate the buying process better. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge. As a rider, Geoff has represented the United States in International competitions. As a trainer, Geoff has had many students become Year End Hunter Champions, USET Finals Champions and won many ribbons at Medal and Maclay Finals. Geoff is also a large “R” judge that has officiated at most major horse shows including The National Horse Show, the Winter Equestrian Festival, the West Coast Junior Hunter Finals and The Hampton Classic Horse Show.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, LAURACEA, BoneKare, Austin Hardware, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with top trainers and riders Geoff Case and Michael Tokaruk about commissions and what goes into buying and selling horses today. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge based in Wellington, Florida & Lexington, Kentucky. As a rider, Geoff Case has represented the United States in International competitions. As a trainer, Geoff has had many students become Year End Hunter Champions, USET Finals Champions and many ribbons at Medal and Maclay Finals. Geoff is also a Large “R” judge that has officiated at most major horse shows including The National Horse Show, the Winter Equestrian Festival and he will be judging the West Coast Junior Hunter Finals and The Hampton Classic Horse Show this year. Guest: Michael Tokaruk is a top rider, trainer and judge who also runs a training and sales business, Tokaruk Show Stables, out of Tennessee. 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 and most recently the 2022 ASPCA Maclay Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, LAURACEA, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, Athletic Equestrian and American Equestrian School

Piper speaks with Alexandra Zulia about horse show management and the state of horse shows today. Jennifer Wood also joins to talk about public relations in the horse show world and the exciting events we have to look forward to this year. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Alexandra Zulia currently represents Southern California's Blenheim EquiSports as co-manager alongside Stephanie Lightner, and also manages the Kentucky National Horse Show and the Waterloo Hunt Club Annual Horse Show in Michigan.  When not managing events, Alex helps out the National Horse Show, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show and the Las Vegas National Horse Show with production & awards, and she is also a jumper judge and announcer at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida.  Alex also co-founded and produced Horse Shows by the Bay for 11 years in Traverse City, Michigan (now known as the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival).Guest: Originally from Chicago, Jennifer Wood is a lifelong horseperson who began competing in the hunter/jumper discipline at the age of seven. Jen then went on to represent the intercollegiate team at the University of South Carolina. Jen graduated from USC magna cum laude with a marketing degree in 2001 and then worked for Olympic show jumpers Anne Kursinski and Margie Engle before entering into the public relations field in 2004. Jen has covered many of the major international equestrian events, including FEI World Cup Finals, FEI World Equestrian Games, and the Olympic Games. Jen is known for her work promoting some of the best equestrian events and companies in North America through Jump Media, her PR and marketing agency with business partner Jennifer Ward. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, Saddlery Brands International, BoneKare, StreamHorse, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian School

Piper speaks with top trainer Don Stewart about hot topics in our industry today such as qualifying for national finals, judging and course design. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: 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, Florida. Ruth Bason's Pony Club Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, Wordley Martin Premium Equestrian Surfaces, America Cryo, LAURACEA, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, Saddlery Brands International, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian School

Piper and Traci Brooks speak with Heather and Chase Boggio about being competitive amateur jumper riders while juggling work and school. We also talk with Jessica Andrews about her size inclusive athletic fashion brand, Eques Pante.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci BrooksGuest: Heather Hooker Boggio is a third-generation horse girl who grew up in Wellington, Florida. In her junior years she grew up riding with Sharyn Hardy Cole and then Scott Stewart and Ken Berkley. She won tricolors in the Junior Hunters at prestigious shows like the Washington International Horse Show and the National Horse Show. She was WEF Circuit Champion in the Amateur Hunters, USEF Horse of the Year in the Amateur Jumpers and winner of the Washington International Horse Show Senator's Cup. She was also Captain of the University of Virginia Polo Club Team. Heather now competes with her husband Chase in Grand Prixs and High Amateur Jumpers.Guest: Chase Boggio is an amateur jumper rider based out of his family's Arbor Hill Farm in Canton, GA. As a Junior, Chase won the 2009 North American Equitation Championship and the 2011 Washington International Equitation Finals, USEF Talent Search Gold Medal and Team Gold Medal at the North American Young Rider Championships. Chase also placed 2nd and 4th in the ASPCA Maclay Final in 2009 and 2011, in addition to earning numerous Junior Hunter and Junior Jumper wins at the WEF, Harrisburg, Washington and the National Horse Show. While in college at Tufts University, Chase earned Grand Prix placings at Devon, Kentucky, Lake Placid, and won the Cacchione Cup in 2016. He graduated the same year, magna cum laude, with degrees in Economics and International Relations. Chase competes with his wife Heather in the Grand Prix and High Amateur jumper divisions.Guest: Jessica Andrews is the founder of Eques Pante- supportive, stylish, and high-quality riding underwear. Having worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years, Jessica has extensive experience helping women feel confident and beautiful. As founder and director of On Location Hair & Makeup, she provides makeup and styling services to the entertainment industry and on red carpets worldwide, with a client list that includes celebrities, producers, directors, and other successful women. Jessica has been an avid rider since childhood, when she could often be found tearing around the English countryside with her pony, Pepper. Now based in the US, she still loves a good gallop on her horse, Nahlea, but reins things in on the centerline.  Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association, America Cryo, LAURACEA, American Stalls, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian School

Based out of Balmoral Farm, located in West Los Angeles, CA and Agoura Hills, CA, Traci, and Carleton Brooks have both had a lifetime experience with horses. With an extensive teaching and training background and a keen ability to match horses and riders, Traci and Carleton share an extensive appreciation for the sport. In addition to their training skills, this dynamic couple is also well-known for their high standard of horse care and attention to detail. Together, they've trained and produced numerous National Champions such as Penn Square, Ragtime Cowboy, Triton Z, Wish List, Sleepwalk, Virtue and Corallie. Traci and Carleton have trained horses and riders to numerous championship shows such as The Pennsylvania National Horse Show, The Washington International Horse Show, The National Horse Show, Devon, Junior Hunter Finals, and International Derby Finals. Listen in! Read More: balmoralfarm.com

Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Stephanie Lightner, manager of The National Horse Show for 2022. Phoebe Weseley and Carleton Brooks join to talk about their upcoming horsemanship clinic, "A Clinic with a Purpose". Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci BrooksGuest: Stephanie Lightner has served as a horse show manager and FEI steward at some of the biggest show jumping events across the United States and abroad. Since 1993, Stephanie has worked with Robert Ridland to help build the Showpark of San Diego and Blenheim EquiSports into major horse show management companies. For over a decade, she has managed a full schedule of horse shows for Blenheim, which currently produces about 20 hunter-jumper horse shows per year, including the acclaimed Las Vegas National Horse Show and the newly awarded Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup USA. Stephanie served as manager of the 2000 and 2004 USEF Olympic Selection Trials and the 2002 World Equestrian Games Selection Trials. Stephanie has been named manager of the 2022 National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky and also managed the Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida, which is the host of an FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier. Stephanie has served as an FEI steward at such major U.S. events as the National Horse Show, Winter Equestrian Festival and Traverse City, and at such major European shows as the Gothenburg Horse Show in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Stephanie has served as Chairman of the USEF Competition Management Committee and is a member of the USHJA Competition Management and World Championship Hunter Rider Committees.  Guest: Phoebe Weseley is a knowledgeable horsewoman, horse owner and successful amateur rider. Phoebe owns and manages River Run Farm in Wellington, Florida. Having bred, raised, bought and sold a list of successful horses and ponies, Phoebe has earned numerous accolades on hunters and jumpers in the amateur ring all along the East Coast. Phoebe is a strong believer in horsemanship and putting the horse first, so she created a Rider to Horseman concept with Traci & Carleton Brooks of Balmoral Farm. Phoebe is bringing her concept to life with “A Clinic With Purpose” on December 10-11, 2022 in Wellington. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, Alexis Kletjian, America Cryo, Nikovian, Saddlery Brands International, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses,  and American Equestrian School

Alexa Schwitzer has focused her junior career mainly on the hunters and has occasionally dabbled in the equitation ring. With incredible results, qualifying for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, The Washington International Horse Show, and the National Horse Show, Alexa has been bringing home championships in some of the biggest venues on the east coast: The Winter Equestrian Festival, Old Salem Farm Spring, Vermont Summer Festival, HITS Saugerties. It wasn't until Alexa was aged out when she began her career as a jumper rider. Now, having an incredible string of top international show jumpers, Alexa works under the guidance of Daniel and Mark Bluman, competing at some of the largest FEI venues such as Spruce Meadows, Winter Equestrian Festival, and Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. Listen in! credit: overthetopstables.com

Jennifer Burger is the president of The National Horse Show as well as one of the founders of Brandywine Horse Shows. Jennifer has so much experience in the equine industry, as she has been a part of some of the country's biggest and most prestigious horse shows. Being a horse owner herself, Jennifer understands the passion equestrians share for the sport and the joy that comes from equestrian competition. Listen in!

About History, the fourth episode of Brooke USA On The Road, kicks off with Brooke USA Ambassadors Margaret Duprey and Rebecca "Becca" Hart as they share stories about working together for many years toward competition, including Olympic Games and World Equestrian Games, as well as speaking out on behalf of the mission of Brooke USA to increase awareness for the plight of working equines. Margaret Duprey, the owner of Cherry Knoll Farm, is the founding Ambassador for Brooke USA and has supported the organization in a variety of fundraising events and initiatives. Becca is a three-time Paralympian and Six-Time USEF Para-Equestrian National Champion. Margaret and Becca have had a fruitful partnership since Hart’s road to the 2008 Hong Kong Paralympic Games. From multiple national championship titles to the World Equestrian Games in Normandy and Paralympic Games in Hong Kong, London and Rio de Janeiro, Cherry Knoll Farm has supported Hart through many achievements.This episode also includes a look at Brooke USA partner, the National Horse Show, with a conversation between host Julianne Neal and NHS President Jennifer Burger. The show begins on October 23rd and continues through November 1st. Brooke USA is the Official Charity for the 2020 edition of the show. About History concludes with information from Jo Ellen Hayden, Brooke USA Volunteer, about a an equine history project. Jo Ellen is a researcher who worked on behalf of Brooke USA for the Horse Hero campaign two years ago. Brooke USA is a partner of the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission. To learn more, visit https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/brookeusa-home-page.htmlThe mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org. For more about Margaret Duprey and Cherry Knoll Farm, visit https://cherryknollfarminc.com.For more about Rebecca Hart, visit http://rebeccahartequestrian.com.To follow the National Horse Show, visit https://www.nhs.org.To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of Nature's View and The Marley Project, their equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). A documentary about their work and films in the Natural Humanship Training Series, are available on The EQUUS Channel at https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus/film/the-edge/. Julianne is the organizer of the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest Camden Tour Stop for the fest, so visit www.equusfilmfestivalcamden.com for information about the upcoming 2021 event.

Finding and developing good sporthorses has been Don Stewart’s forte for 45 years in the business. During that time, he’s proven his expertise by winning innumerable championships as a rider and a coach at all the major shows, including Devon, the Pennsylvania National, the Washington International and at the National. As a rider, Don’s list of accomplishments is long and distinguished with many AHSA/USEF Horse of the Year champions. He also was Leading Hunter Rider at the Devon Horse Show in 1992, and earned the same title at the National Horse Show in 1993 and 1995.Although buying, showing and selling top hunters is a large part of Don’s business, he’s equally well known as a coach for junior and amateur riders. His students have won many Horse of the Year titles and equitation championships, including his daughter Erin’s 2002 ASPCA Maclay National Championship.In this episode, Don talks about what it’s like having Erin in the same business, how he helps his students handle their nerves, what he looks for in a good horse, the importance of being trustworthy in horse sales, his favorite training exercise and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eighteen-year-old Brian Moggre has taken the show-jumping world by storm. In March of 2019, Brian and his Westphalian gelding MTM Vivre Le Reve, or Erkel, picked up their first international win at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala. Moggre was just 17 at the time. His World Cup qualifier success continued into the next season, where he and Erkel won yet another qualifier—this time in Lexington at the prestigious National Horse Show. One week later, the pair placed third at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto. In late January, he was awarded the 2020 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy, presented annually to a young rider in one of the Olympic disciplines who demonstrates the team’s values of sportsmanship, horsemanship and shows great potential. Brian’s success continued in February when he delivered a double-clear performance in his senior Nations Cup debut to lead the U.S. team to a decisive victory in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*. Brian ended up finishing third in the World Cup Eastern Sub-League rankings, which means he would’ve been realizing his dream of competing in the World Cup Final next month, which of course, has now been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.In this episode, Brian shares how he deals with pressure, what he thinks makes him a strong competitor, his future plans for his riding career and more.This podcast episode is brought to you by Cosequin® See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan Balch discusses the current political and social climate of horse racing and training. BizSoup Podcast Episode 012 with John DeBevoise President Alan F. Balch, USA Equestrian Trust, has enjoyed horses his entire life. He competed as a junior with Saddlebreds, Hunters, and Jumpers and went on to officiate in many capacities in competition management, including paddock steward, announcer, and manager. He has announced at many horse competitions including the National Horse Show in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, KY, and Devon and the American Royal in Kansas City, MO. His management of the Del Mar National, The Forum International, and the Santa Anita International led to his responsibility as Competition Manager for the equestrian sports of the Games of XXIII Olympiad at Los Angeles in 1984 in Santa Anita, CA. He was a Trustee and Director of United States Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Association for many years. He was also the President of the National Horse Show Association an USA Equestrian from 1997-2003. In 2004 he was elected Director of USA Equestrian Trust. Balch is also a long-time member and past President of Flintridge Riding Club in California. In 2010 he was named Executive Director of California Thoroughbred Trainers in Arcadia, CA. Listen to this information packed BizSoup Podcast episode with Alan Balch about the consolidation of the horse racing industry. ●     Why local racetracks are closing and being replaced by real estate instead. ●     How the simulcast of major horse races has had a major impact on smaller local tracks. ●     Why people should expect to see an enhancement of existing racetracks as opposed to new ones being constructed. Connect with Alan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-balch-3298b915          

My guest this week is 17 year old Emma Reichow who is been having a bumper year in the equitation and jumping arenas. Together with the nine year old Dutch Warmblood mare Forever Alve won the Neue Schule/USEF Junior Jumper Championship at Harrisburg Show.  Emma already won a team silver and finished fourth individually at the Adequan/ FEI North American Young Rider Championships this year.  She also won the  $5,000 Equitation Challenge at Temecula Valley National Horse Show and last year she won the prestigious R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship. This year Emma finished third in the championship.  Emma was born in Texas and moved to the Philippines when she was two where she learned to ride before moving to Menlo Park in Northern California where she trains with Harley and Olivia Brown.  With five horses in work, three of them at FEI level Emma has found form which she hopes she will carry over to the Washington International this week before they head to Kentucky for the National Horse Show.  Chris Stafford spoke to her before she headed back east to round off the fall season. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of over 3 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  

Our guests this morning are Lisa Gentry, Karen Learned and Melanie MacLean from the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show. Lisa Gentry joined Peninsula Committee Children's Hospital (PCCH) in 2005. She currently serves as the organization's president, overseeing both the Seahorse Classic golf tournament and the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show.  Karen Learned has lived in the South Bay most of her life. She attended intermediate and high school in Palos Verdes before attending college in Colorado.  Melanie MacLean is a South Bay native, and has been an avid equestrian since she was a young girl, riding on the trails of Palos Verdes in the 1970s and then competing in the horse show ring.  Jacquie Leimbach is unable to participate in podcast this morning, but it's important to mention her. Jacquie is the Horse Show chair this year, and she arrived bright and early this morning at Ernie Howlett Park to supervise the legion of volunteers and professional crews setting up for the show.  The Portuguese Bend National Horse Show begins tomorrow, Friday, September 6th and runs through Sunday, September 8th at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates. This morning, we're going to learn what attendees can expect at this year's event. =+=+=+=+=+=+ To Find Out More about the two show hosts of The South Bay Show read on: Jackie Balestra features a comprehensive selection of things to do, places to go and people to know in the South Bay.to learn more visit http://www.SouthbayByJackie.com To Find Out More about Joe Terry visit https://www.MasternodeConsulting.com/about What's Happening in the South Bay, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, The South Bay Show, Los Angeles, California, Current Events Calendar, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verdes

This week we take a look back at an interview that Chris Stafford did in 2011with Kathy Kusner.  Kathy  was born on March 21st 1940 in Gainesville Florida. She excelled as an international show jumper, jockey, pilot, scuba diver and marathon runner and is the founder of Horses in the Hood. Kathy's show career began in 1989 and while only 21 years old she was named American horse shows Association's horse woman of the year. Before joining the United States Equestrian team in 1961 as one of the first women ever selected to represent the U.S.A. in Olympic competition she rode in the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo and the 1968 Games in Mexico City. Kathy played an integral part in the USA team and its silver medal victory in 1972 Munich. She also won a team gold medal at the 1963 panting American Games in Sao Paolo and a team silver medal at the 1967 Pan American Games in Winnipeg. Kathy was a two time winner of the leading international rider award at the National Horse Show and in 1967 was crowned the ladies European Champion in 1968. She became the first licensed woman jockey in the United States and led the way for women to ride races throughout the world. She was also the first woman to ride in the Maryland Hunt Cup the world's toughest timber race. Kathy volunteers her time working with inner city children in the Los Angeles area with her program horses in the hood which introduces young people to horses. She is a skilled pilot with commercial multi engine instrument and seaplane ratings and acrobatic skills. Kathy became the first woman to work as a Lear jet pilot for Executive Jet Aviation the largest jet charter company in the world. As an experienced scuba diver she has traveled the world in underwater exploration. Kathy has won numerous track and field events and road races including her division at the Colorado Pikes Peak ultra marathon three times. She has also won her division in almost every 10000 meter road race in the Los Angeles area. In 1990 Kathy was inducted into the showjumping Hall of Fame. In 2000 she was named one of the 50 most influential horsemen of the 20th century by the Chronicle of the horse and the American horse shows Association. She was also inducted into the Virginia horse shows Association Hall of Fame in 2005. She received the Pegasus Medal of Honor from the United States Equestrian Federation and was inducted into the World Sport's Humanitarian Hall of Fame. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of over 2 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

Today’s guest is Olympic gold medalist, Peter Wylde, who is indisputably among the world’s most talented and successful competitive equestrians.   At the age of 17, Peter earned the United States’ highest junior honor when he won the Rolex-Maclay National Equitation Championship at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden. From this stellar early achievement, Peter went on to win some of the most prestigious titles in the world of show jumping — including the President’s Cup at the Washington International Horse Show, the $100K Rolex USET Show Jumping Championship, and he won the Hampton Classic three times. Peter has also won both the team and individual silver medals at the World Cup and the Pan American Games, and was named the U.S. Olympic Committees’ Male Equestrian of the Year. In 2002, Peter represented the U.S. at the World Equestrian Games (WEG), winning an individual bronze medal — while his horse, Fein Cera, earned the coveted Best Horse honor. And, in 2004, the pair won Team Gold at the Olympics in Athens.   In addition to countless Leading Rider Awards from some of the world’s top horse shows, Peter is the Head Clinician and Vice President of The United States Hunter Jumper Association’s Emerging Athletes Program (EAP), which seeks to identify and cultivate aspiring young equestrian talent.    But out of all of Peter’s incredible accomplishments, he sees being a consummate caretaker of horses as his finest accolade. This essential priority is his foundational life principle and it has guided him from his first rides on a pony as a youngster at home in Medfield, Massachusetts, to the upper echelon of show-jumping success.     Topics of Discussion: [:26] About today’s episode. [2:13] Why coaching young riders is important to him and his observations on the qualities needed to have a career in competitive riding. [8:18] Peter shares some of his favorite experiences from working with students in the Emerging Athletes Program, as well as why he thinks the EAP serves a very important purpose. [15:45] What does it mean for Peter to have such a profound influence and impact on the EAP riders? [19:45] How Peter focused on achieving his own personal best, rather than focusing on his competition as a measurement for success. [24:27] Pivotal moments in Peter’s career and how they influenced his life. [27:40] Peter’s experience at the WEG and how he mentally prepares before he enters the ring, ready to compete against the world’s most talented riders and horses. [33:25] How Peter helps coach students to build mental fortitude and prepare them for the stress of competition. [38:43] To be truly successful, the horse and rider must become as close to “one” as possible. But how does that happen? And what is it like when you achieve this connection? [42:00] Why riding is more than just technical skill. [46:34] Peter’s perspective on equestrians aging out of riding and his thoughts on the future of the sport. [53:29] About next week’s episode of Because of Horses. [55:30] Where to learn more about Peter, his upcoming clinics, his training, and the EAP.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to elise@becauseofhorses.com.   Mentioned in this Episode: Peter Wylde The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) USHJA’s Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) EquestFile (Use coupon code: BOH10 to receive a 10% discount for two months off your subscription) Meredith and Shutterfly Hugo Simon and E.T. GGTFooting.com/BOHP Next week’s episode of Because of Horses Peter Wylde’s Instagram: @PWyldeNY Kelli Cruciotti   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email elise@becauseofhorses.com to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: ● Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! ● Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM

Equestrian event promoter, manager and coordinator Matt Morrissey is the vice president of operations for Morrissey Management Group of Bradenton, Florida, one of the oldest and most successful horse show management companies in the world. For nearly 50 years, members of the Morrissey family have facilitated the production of national and international show jumping events up and down the East Coast and are responsible for managing some of the most significant equestrian competitions in the country. Some of Morrissey Management Group’s best-known high-caliber events include the American Invitational, the American Gold Cup, the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, the Lake Placid Horse Show and the Palm Beach Masters. Matt is a third-generation horse show promoter, following in the footsteps of his father Michael Morrissey and his uncle, the legendary Gene Mische. Matt has held a leadership role in every major horse show managed by the company, including the Winter Equestrian Festival and the National Horse Show. He also played a critical role in the successful relocation of the American Gold Cup to Old Salem Farm in New York and the move of the American Invitational from Tampa to the east coast of Florida. Morrissey Management Group is a full-service equestrian event production company, providing everything needed to facilitate a horse show from the ground up. The company takes pride in “getting it right the first time,” whether the event is a one-day or a six-week festival. Matt and his wife Tiffany are the owners and operators of East Wind Farms in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where they produce horses and riders at all levels for the hunter, equitation and jumper arenas.   Topics of Discussion: [:18] About today’s episode. [:59] In March 2019, MMG and the National Equestrian League announced their new collaborative venture to bring an exciting, new, FEI approved, competition format to show jumping in North America. What will this new league encompass and why is it so significant for the sport? And what kind of feedback have they gotten about the event so far? [3:38] What goes into producing and planning equestrian events? [5:55] How does Matt manage to make each of the massive equestrian events he plans individually unique and special? [10:38] Matt’s favorite location for event planning and some of the aspects he has to balance from a production standpoint when working there. [12:20] Matt explains other factors that come into play when considering an event’s logistics, what competitors and spectators are looking for, and what sponsors are interested in. [17:05] What is it like for Matt to produce events that draw competitors like McLain Ward, Beezie Madden, and Kent Farrington? [18:32] Matt shares some fun stories. [19:37] What does Matt’s family equestrian legacy mean to him and how does it guide him? [21:47] How horse shows and events have evolved and what the future holds. [23:27] Next week’s episode of Because of Horses. [24:51] What about putting on events appeals to Matt? [26:50] When was the last time Matt rode? [27:28] Elise and Matt discuss some of the many different ways to be involved in the horse world. [28:45] Where to learn more about the upcoming events Matt is planning.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to elise@becauseofhorses.com.   Mentioned in this Episode: Morrissey Management Group (MMG) American Gold Cup Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows Great Lakes Equestrian Festival National Horse Show Lake Placid Horse Shows Palm Beach Masters MMG and the National Equestrian League’s New Competition Format National Equestrian League East Wind Farms Traverse City Next week’s episode of Because of Horses McLain Ward Beezie Madden Kent Farrington   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email elise@becauseofhorses.com to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: ● Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! ● Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM

The 73rd PA National Horse Show rides into town October 11th thru the 20th at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. This popular event features top national and international equestrians and raises funds to support Therapeutic Riders. Susie Webb, Executive Director of the show joins me.

Every November since 2011 horse show enthusiasts from all over the world have flocked to Lexington for the National Horse Show; one of the last major equestrian events of the calendar year. Horse Capital reporter Samantha Lederman went behind the scenes at the Kentucky Horse Park for this audio diary.

Chris Stafford's guest this week is 23 year old Catherine Tryee who has been having a banner year since she represented Team USA on the Nations Cup show jumping team in Florida last winter. She recently enjoyed a career best result when she came third in the Washington International FEI Nations Cup aboard Enjoy Louis. Cat was the Leading Lady Rider, won the 10,000 Leading U25 Award, as well as the FEI 1.45 class with her 11 year old gelding Bokai who also won a CSI 5 star class in Dinard in France this year. This week she is competing in the National Horse Show in the Kentucky Horse Park where Chris caught up with her. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit www.wispsports.com and join in the conversation on our social media @WiSP Sports or by emailing us info@wispsports.com. 

The Pennsylvania National Horse Show rides into town October 12th thru the 21st at The Farm Show Complex. We'll preview and learn all about the show with Susie Webb, Executive Director and also learn about how they raise money for some great charities.