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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with The Plaid Horse Small Business Contest winner, Ruthann Smith of Lucky Braids.  Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Ruthann Smith, founder of Lucky Braids, is a professional braider for world champion riders and an advocate for top turnout and better horsemanship. She educates handlers on proper care, grooming, and braiding; knowing that great performance starts with a confident, well-cared for horse. Through nationwide speaking engagements and her grooming products, she bridges the gap between elite show barn practices and everyday horse owners. Read the April Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine online editor Marley Lien-Gonzalez about the April and May/June issues of The Plaid Horse magazine. We also speak with the December/January Education Issue cover story, Adelle Alletto. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Marley Lien-Gonzalez is Blog Editor of The Plaid Horse and passionate equestrian college student studying Journalism. As a junior, she was a working student for a top-level training and sales barn and competed in the equitation and jumper rings. Since then, she's transitioned to freelance grooming but still rides frequently, and she enjoys traveling across the country to work at different horse shows.Guest: Fifteen-year-old Adelle Aletto is a talented junior rider making her mark in the hunter, jumper, and equitation rings with her incredible group of horses. Adelle is determined and has a quick ability to learn; she's always focused on improving as a rider and horsewoman and achieving new goals. After a successful competition season at WEC - Ocala this winter, resulting in several major equitation wins and hunter championship titles, she's now setting her sights on the 2025 Devon Horse Show and Junior Hunter Finals this summer. Read the April Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Great American Insurance Group and Plaidcast LIVE

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with author and educator, Mary Ann Simonds. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Mary Ann Simonds is an author and educator with an international practice helping horse professionals better understand, train, and care for their equine companions. Her research on wild horse ecology, behaviors, and cultures set the foundation for challenging many of the traditional horse training paradigms. In the 1990s, Mary Ann developed a line of stress management products for Toklat Originals, including the first magnetic hoof boot and a line of flower essences and aromatherapy products for horses. She ran the Whole Horse and Equestrian Science Institute for over 25 years and has published four books and written hundreds of articles. After selling her farm in the Pacific Northwest, she now resides full-time in Wellington, Florida. Read the April Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare and Plaidcast LIVE

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with the team behind HorseGrooms, Dinette Neuteboom and Amy McGann, who were the TPH Small Business Contest Grand Champion winners and the cover story of our April issue of The Plaid Horse magazine. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dinette Neuteboom is a Dutch-born equestrian professional, writer, and educator, and the founder of HorseGrooms—a platform dedicated to supporting and educating grooms around the world. She has worked across Europe, Argentina, the U.S., China, and New Zealand with her variety of skills in teaching, riding, grooming, and managing top hunters and show jumpers, as well as doing press work for major equestrian events. Through her work and writing, she advocates for horsemanship and helps amplify the voices of those working behind the scenes in the horse industry. Guest: Amy McGann is the creative director of HorseGrooms, a platform founded by her partner Dinette Neuteboom to support and educate grooms around the world. She grew up riding on the East Coast but dreamed of heading west to work with horses on a ranch. Now based out of one of the most famous cowboy towns of the American West, she runs a web design agency called Unbridled Form. The connection between horse and human drives Amy, and she is constantly inspired by the untamable frontier spirit of wild horses. With HorseGrooms, Amy oversees and executes branding, website design, and visual content curation. Read the April Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare and Plaidcast LIVE

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about the future of hunter sport in this country. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Upon graduating from Johns Hopkins University, Case chose to follow his passion to train and grow the next generation of horses and riders. As a rider, Case has produced horses that have represented Team USA in International Competition, placed at Medal Finals and hunters that have claimed championships at major competitions throughout the US. As a trainer, his students have had wins and top placings in Medal Finals on both coasts, Young Rider Medals, and countless hunter championships. As a 'R' USEF judge, Case has presided over major horse shows throughout North America, including WCHR Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival, The Capital Challenge Horse Show, and the WEC Equitation Premier Cup. Case and his wife Taylor Kain relocated to Europe in 2023 where Kain has earned a meteoric rise in the World Rankings, from unranked to the top 20% in the world in less than a year. They continue to follow their passion for developing horses and riders to the highest levels possible for them. In addition to judging, Case is a renowned clinician worldwide known to focus on teaching the mechanics of riding while encouraging horsemanship and self-belief to grow each rider's ability, goals, and to pursue higher competition.Read the April Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, and BoneKare

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show Philip Richter about the upgrades that exhibitors will enjoy in July 2025 during the two week horse show. We also speak with Scott Neuman who is the Director of Competitions at the American Quarter Horse Association about their growing discipline. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Philip Richter grew up with horses and has been actively competing on the “A” show circuit his entire life. The son of the late, highly respected trainer, Judy Richter, Philip began riding in the short stirrup at age six and later competed in the pony hunter divisions, equitation, junior hunters, junior jumpers and remains an active competitor in the amateur jumper divisions. Philip sits on the board of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, the United States Equestrian Federation, the Revs Institute, and the Pray Family Foundation. Philip is also Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show and serves as Co-Treasurer of the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Outside of the horse world, Philip is also the President of Hollow Brook Wealth Management, LLC, a full service, SEC registered, wealth management firm. Philip is a graduate of Boston College and holds an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. Guest: Scott Neuman is the Director of Competitions at the American Quarter Horse Association. Before working at AQHA, he operated a boarding and training business specializing in all-around horses. Scott was an AQHA judge for more than 20 years and the Director of Equestrian Studies at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. He also managed shows for Kathy Avolt's horse show management company, A Equine Production. Read the April Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, Equine Affaire and BoneKare

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with COO of STRIDER, Natasha Sprengers-Levine. We also speak to writer Jessica Shannon about the TPH March cover story and author Jody Jaffe about her book, Commander Speaks, which is featured in the March issue. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Natasha Sprengers-Levine is STRIDER's Chief Operating Officer of STRIDER. A USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist, FEI rider, and graduate of the United States Pony Club, Natasha brings a wealth of experience to both the equestrian and business worlds. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Vermont, where she was captain of the dressage team and the 2014 IDA Individual National Champion. In addition to her leadership role at STRIDER, Natasha operates a boutique dressage training business at Blue Wood Farm & Vineyard in Verbank, New York.Guest: Jessica Shannon is a chaplain and writer from the Houston area.  In her personal writing and chaplaincy careers, she specializes in family centered bereavement support and exploring grief from many angles. She rides in the hunters with her beloved thoroughbred, Gunner, who she has brought along in his second career since he was 3 years old.Guest: Jody Jaffe started her writing career as a journalist and feature writer for the Charlotte Observer; she was on a team that won Gold Medal Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. After moving to fiction, she wrote the internationally published Nattie Gold horse show mystery series, including, "Horse of a Different Killer,” the People Magazine Page-Turner of the Week, "Chestnut Mare, Beware,” and "In Colt Blood.” Jaffe has also been a columnist for The Chronicle of the Horse and taught writing at Georgetown, Hollins, and Washington and Lee Universities.Read the March Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services and BoneKare

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine online editor Marley Lien-Gonzalez about the March issue of The Plaid Horse magazine. We also speak with TPH Small Business Contest winner, Dr. Barb Blasko of ShowMD. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Marley Lien-Gonzalez is Blog Editor of The Plaid Horse and passionate equestrian college student studying Journalism. As a junior, she was a working student for a top-level training and sales barn and competed in the equitation and jumper rings. Since then, she's transitioned to freelance grooming but still rides frequently, and she enjoys traveling across the country to work at different horse shows.Guest: Dr. Barb Blasko is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 20 years of progressive successful delivery and operational management of Emergency Medicine for regional and national medical facilities. She is a passionate entrepreneur who has blended health sciences and technology to improve the lives of her patients in equestrian settings. Her expertise spans medical fields including specialty in Emergency Medicine, clinical strategy, telemedicine and biomedical informatics. With her own horses, she competes in USEF show jumping competitions across the West Coast. As a competitive equestrian herself, Dr. Blasko personally relates to common stressors, conditions and injuries that may arise when riding or working with horses.Read the March Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, Equine Affaire and BoneKare

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Dr. Alberto Rullan, VDM, who was featured in the March issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD is the co-founder of Performance Equine Veterinary Services alongside his brother, William Rullan. Together, they built a leading veterinary practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating performance-related issues in horses. In 2018, Dr. Rullan founded the Equine Performance Innovative Center, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility specializing in cutting-edge therapies for performance horses. Dr. Rullan earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Following graduation, he pursued an intensive equine internship at Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinic, where he gained advanced expertise in equine medicine, surgery, and therapeutic techniques. As a certified member of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology, Dr. Rullan brings specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating complex locomotor issues in performance horses. Dr. Rullan's forward-thinking approach, ISELP certification, and passion for equine wellness have established him as a trusted leader in performance horse care, recognized both locally and internationally. Read the March Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services and BoneKare

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

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about finding a work/life balance in the horse industry. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Upon graduating from Johns Hopkins University, Case chose to follow his passion to train and grow the next generation of horses and riders. As a rider, Case has produced horses that have represented Team USA in International Competition, placed at Medal Finals and hunters that have claimed championships at major competitions throughout the US. As a trainer, his students have had wins and top placings in Medal Finals on both coasts, Young Rider Medals, and countless hunter championships. As a 'R' USEF judge, Case has presided over major horse shows throughout North America, including WCHR Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival, The Capital Challenge Horse Show, and the WEC Equitation Premier Cup. Case and his wife Taylor Kain relocated to Europe in 2023 where Kain has earned a meteoric rise in the World Rankings, from unranked to the top 20% in the world in less than a year. They continue to follow their passion for developing horses and riders to the highest levels possible for them. In addition to judging, Case is a renowned clinician worldwide known to focus on teaching the mechanics of riding while encouraging horsemanship and self-belief to grow each rider's ability, goals, and to pursue higher competition.Read the March Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Equine Affaire, Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with RingSide Pro founder and TPH Small Business Contest winner Emma Fass, who was featured in the February issue of the magazine. Online editor of The Plaid Horse, Marley Lien-Gonzalez, also joins to talk about what is new on www.theplaidhorse.com for February. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: 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: Marley Lien-Gonzalez is Blog Editor of The Plaid Horse and passionate equestrian college student studying Journalism. As a junior, she was a working student for a top-level training and sales barn and competed in the equitation and jumper rings. Since then, she's transitioned to freelance grooming but still rides frequently, and she enjoys traveling across the country to work at different horse shows.Read the February Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Jordan Lubow and Valerie Kalderon of Opening Bell Farms, who are the TPH February cover story. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jordan Lubow is a 38 year old professional hunter rider and trainer who runs Opening Bell Farms with Abby Strohmeyer. Opening Bell Farms is based in Ocala, FL, and owned by Valerie Kalderon. Jordan started riding when she was three years old at Far West Farms in Calabasas, California, and for the majority of her junior career, she rode with Karen Healey and Archie Cox. Jordan specializes in working with young horses and sales.Guest: Valerie Kalderon is the owner of Opening Bell Farms, a leading hunter/jumper boarding and training facility located in Ocala, Florida.  She started riding at a young age until her college years. After graduating, she developed a 30+ year career as a senior executive on Wall Street. She rekindled her passion for riding after retiring in Austin, Texas. In 2022, she purchased Opening Bell Farms which she developed out of her own need for quality custom care and training.Read the February Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Equine Affaire, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about what makes different courses of the same height more challenging, more technical and harder. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Upon graduating from Johns Hopkins University, Case chose to follow his passion to train and grow the next generation of horses and riders. As a rider, Case has produced horses that have represented Team USA in International Competition, placed at Medal Finals and hunters that have claimed championships at major competitions throughout the US. As a trainer, his students have had wins and top placings in Medal Finals on both coasts, Young Rider Medals, and countless hunter championships. As a 'R' USEF judge, Case has presided over major horse shows throughout North America, including WCHR Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival, The Capital Challenge Horse Show, and the WEC Equitation Premier Cup. Case and his wife Taylor Kain relocated to Europe in 2023 where Kain has earned a meteoric rise in the World Rankings, from unranked to the top 20% in the world in less than a year. They continue to follow their passion for developing horses and riders to the highest levels possible for them. In addition to judging, Case is a renowned clinician worldwide known to focus on teaching the mechanics of riding while encouraging horsemanship and self-belief to grow each rider's ability, goals, and to pursue higher competition.Read the February Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Please enjoy the entirety of With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard by Traci and Carleton Brooks with Rennie Dyball and narrated by David Vega in Spanish on The Plaidcast. Share with your friends!Print copies and in English available here: https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Balmoral-Standard-Carleton-Brooks-ebook/dp/B0BGYQM96FCarleton Brooks and Traci Brooks share their decades of knowledge, expertise, and winning ways in their first book, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard. Carleton is a widely respected horseman, a large “R” judge, and member of the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame, and Traci has spent more than 30 years developing horses and riders, guiding them to victory at the biggest shows in the country.With Purpose is divided into three sections: On Horsemanship, On Training, and On the Industry. In each section, you'll uncover a wealth of information gleaned from Carleton and Traci's careers. They will also walk you through:• Analyzing and refining your stalls andturnout to best care for your animal• Why horses gravitate to certain people• Why going forward solves most ridingproblems• The rider's four bases of support• Detailed notes and suggestions forflatwork and jumping exercises• Demystifying “The Distance”• Coping with show nerves• Showing through the judges' eyesWith “CB” and Traci's signature wit and warmth, With Purpose providesfoundational equestrian education from the ground up.

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine managing editor Rennie Dyball about the February issue of The Plaid Horse. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Rennie Dyball is the managing editor of The Plaid Horse magazine and an award-winning author. In total, Rennie has written 17 books, ranging from ghostwritten celebrity memoirs, to the popular SHOW STRIDES series she co-authors with Piper Klemm. Her upcoming titles include SHOW STRIDES book 6, the picture book FIONA AND THE PECULIAR PRAISE, and THE ADHD FIELD GUIDE FOR ADULTS. Rennie lives in Maryland and competes in the hunter and equitation rings. Read the February Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about what a quirky horse is and the truth behind them. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Upon graduating from Johns Hopkins University, Case chose to follow his passion to train and grow the next generation of horses and riders. As a rider, Case has produced horses that have represented Team USA in International Competition, placed at Medal Finals and hunters that have claimed championships at major competitions throughout the US. As a trainer, his students have had wins and top placings in Medal Finals on both coasts, Young Rider Medals, and countless hunter championships. As a 'R' USEF judge, Case has presided over major horse shows throughout North America, including WCHR Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival, The Capital Challenge Horse Show, and the WEC Equitation Premier Cup. Case and his wife Taylor Kain relocated to Europe in 2023 where Kain has earned a meteoric rise in the World Rankings, from unranked to the top 20% in the world in less than a year. They continue to follow their passion for developing horses and riders to the highest levels possible for them. In addition to judging, Case is a renowned clinician worldwide known to focus on teaching the mechanics of riding while encouraging horsemanship and self-belief to grow each rider's ability, goals, and to pursue higher competition.Read the December/January Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with author and estate planning attorney, Andrea Sinner, who is featured in the February issue of the Plaid Horse Magazine. Online editor of The Plaid Horse, Marley Lien-Gonzalez, also joins to talk about what is new on www.theplaidhorse.com for January. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Andrea Sinner is the author of Newcomer to the Horse World: How to Do Right by Horses…and Not Be Taken for a Ride. She is also an estate planning attorney serving equestrians through her Florida law firm, Stable Legacies PLLC. Andrea began riding at age 30 while working in her previous career as a senior partner at the global consulting firm Accenture. She is based near Wellington, Florida, and Middleburg, Virginia. Guest: Marley Lien-Gonzalez is Blog Editor of The Plaid Horse and passionate equestrian college student studying Journalism. As a junior, she was a working student for a top-level training and sales barn and competed in the equitation and jumper rings. Since then, she's transitioned to freelance grooming but still rides frequently, and she enjoys traveling across the country to work at different horse shows.Read the December/January Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about the process and requirements to become a judge. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case is a USEF “R” Judge, FEI Trainer, and Clinician originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Upon graduating from Johns Hopkins University, Case chose to follow his passion to train and grow the next generation of horses and riders. As a rider, Case has produced horses that have represented Team USA in International Competition, placed at Medal Finals and hunters that have claimed championships at major competitions throughout the US. As a trainer, his students have had wins and top placings in Medal Finals on both coasts, Young Rider Medals, and countless hunter championships. As a 'R' USEF judge, Case has presided over major horse shows throughout North America, including WCHR Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival, The Capital Challenge Horse Show, and the WEC Equitation Premier Cup. Case and his wife Taylor Kain relocated to Europe in 2023 where Kain has earned a meteoric rise in the World Rankings, from unranked to the top 20% in the world in less than a year. They continue to follow their passion for developing horses and riders to the highest levels possible for them. In addition to judging, Case is a renowned clinician worldwide known to focus on teaching the mechanics of riding while encouraging horsemanship and self-belief to grow each rider's ability, goals, and to pursue higher competition.Read the December/January Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Welcome to the very first episode of The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Plaid Horse Magazine managing editor Rennie Dyball about the December/January issue of The Plaid Horse. Listen in and share with your friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Rennie Dyball is the managing editor of The Plaid Horse magazine and an award-winning author. In total, Rennie has written 17 books, ranging from ghostwritten celebrity memoirs, to the popular SHOW STRIDES series she co-authors with Piper Klemm. Her upcoming titles include SHOW STRIDES book 6, the picture book FIONA AND THE PECULIAR PRAISE, and THE ADHD FIELD GUIDE FOR ADULTS. Rennie lives in Maryland and competes in the hunter and equitation rings. Read the December/January Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine, Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, Safe Saddle by Debby Buck DeJonge, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Piper hosts the second Plaidcast LIVE! in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with guest Tik Maynard, who is a trainer, clinician, author and international-level rider. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Tik Maynard is a trainer, clinician, and international-level rider who has combined his love of eventing with natural horsemanship. He and his wife, Sinead, who is a 5* eventer and member of the U.S. Equestrian Team, run Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida. Tik grew up riding in the show jumping ring and eventually became interested in the Modern Pentathlon, spending six years on the Canadian National Team. He competed in the Pan American Games, in three World Championships, and at 11 World Cups before focusing his competitive sights on eventing. He was long-listed for the Canadian eventing team for the 2012 London Olympics. Tik teaches clinics in the United States, Canada, England, and Scotland. He is a regular guest on podcasts, and the author of In The Middle Are The Horsemen.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazinewww.BrookeUSAevents.org

Piper hosts the first ever Plaidcast LIVE! in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with guests The Humble Hoof Podcast host Alicia Harlov, Olympic Gold medalist Peter Wylde and lifelong champions for our sport and community Fran and Joe Dotoli. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Alicia Harlov is a full time hoofcare provider based out of Massachusetts. She focuses on getting to the root cause of hoof issues and lameness and considers the horse's diet, health, work, and living environment when working on a horse. Her interest in these factors contributed to starting a podcast of her own called The Humble Hoof, where she interviews vets and farriers around the world about hoof health and soundness. Guest: Peter Wylde is an Olympic gold medal show jumping rider who grew up in Massachusetts. Peter won the prestigious ASPCA Maclay Finals and the IHSA Cacchione Cup before turning his focus to show jumping. Peter won both individual and team silver medals at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, the individual bronze medal at the 2002 World Equestrian Games and a team gold medal at the 2004 Olympics among many other accomplishments. Peter has also trained riders at both the Olympics and World Championships in both Show Jumping and Eventing. Guest: Fran and Joe Dotoli have dedicated their lives to the horse industry. As trainers, Fran and Joe trained riders to championship wins at nearly every major horse show at their Young Entry Stables in Massachusetts. Joe defines their success by the number of young equestrians who came through their barn and have gone on to achieve much success and are still involved in the sport today- among them, Olympic gold medalist Peter Wylde. Fran and Joe have dedicated their lives to serving our sport which they have been awarded for by the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the United State Equestrian Federation. Fran won the USHJA President's Distinguished Service Award honor three times and also the USHJA Volunteer of the Year award in 2020. Joe won the USEF Distinguished Service Award in 2001 for contributions to equestrian sport including the years he spent on the passage of the Safety Helmet Rule. Joe was also awarded the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, which he shares with Fran because they did everything together. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine

Piper speaks with Murray Kesler about his upcoming role leading Wellington International as a Chief Executive Officer. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Murray S. Kessler is an American businessman. He has worked in the food, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. He retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of Perrigo, a consumer OTC self-care company in 2023. Previously, he was President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Lorillard Tobacco Company before it was purchased by Reynolds American. Before that he was President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of UST, Inc. Kessler also served as the President of the United States Equestrian Federation, the national governing body for equestrian sports in the United States and served as the President of the North American Riders Group. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Plaidcast Live

Piper speaks with the judges from the 2024 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals, Rachel Kennedy and Tammy Provost. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Rachel Kennedy began riding at three years old. As a junior rider, Rachel showed horses for top professionals such as Rodney Jenkins, Ray Francis and Gerry Goldman. Later, as the professional rider for Jack Trainor's Here & There Farm, Rachel rode to seven AHSA Horse of the Year titles along with numerous state titles. In 1995 Rachel moved to Maryland and started her own business, ESP Farm. A USEF Licensed Hunter and Equitation Judge since 1995, Rachel has judged the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, at the Hampton Classic Horse Show, USEF Pony Finals, USEF Junior Hunter Finals, and most recently the 2024 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Guest: Tammy Provost hails from Sheridan, Indiana where she runs her own Meadow View Farm. Tammy is a very successful rider, trainer and USEF "R" judge. In her teaching career, Tammy has coached many hunter, jumper and equitation riders to top placings. As a rider, Tammy has also seen great success at horse shows in the mid-west, the Florida circuit and the east coast indoors. As a judge, Tammy has judged at some of the top horse shows and finals including the ASPCA Maclay National Championship and most recently the 2024 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals. 2024 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals Course Designer: Steve StephensTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineNewly released on Audible: Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and EquitationSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Plaidcast Live and Good Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with Sharon Decker about the new improvements happening at Tryon International. Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs talks about the most common challenges when relocating to horse show environments for extended periods of time. John Minoprio joins to talk about his upcoming book, Aachen Equestrian Beauty. Kerri Lake also joins to discuss how we can communicate and connect with our horses better. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Sharon Decker is President of Carolina Operations for Tryon Equestrian Partners, the owners of Tryon International. Sharon is managing development of Tryon International. In addition to the ongoing expansion of the Tryon International Equestrian Center, Sharon is spearheading the multi-use development of the 1600 acre Tryon Resort located in the Foothills of Western North Carolina. Sharon also oversees the day-to-day operations associated with running this organization which includes an extensive spring, summer and fall equestrian competition calendar and a year- round event schedule of entertainment and family fun. Guest: Elizabeth Ehrlich is the founder and president of Equine Elixirs.  Her unique approach to creating all-natural, whole food based supplements that address a wide range of equine health needs has taken the supplement industry by storm over the last five years. Formerly an attorney in New York, Liz now spends her days focused on equine nutrition. Guest: John Minoprio had a career in film distribution but it was photography, especially photography of horses, that has always been an interest. John has been involved in a number of equestrian films including Royal Four-in-Hand, based on the book Competition Carriage Driving by The Duke of Edinburgh, and The Queen and Her Ceremonial Horses about the Royal Mews. John produced the film Royal Stables Oman and the book that followed it about His Majesty The Sultan of Oman's horses. John is the author of The Blue & Buff; Portrait of an English Hunt and Horses & Heroes; The Photography of John Minoprio and the upcoming book, Aachen Equestrian Beauty.Guest: From a very early age, Kerri Lake had an uncommon awareness of interspecies connection, and she was always trying to discover ways to re-establish a harmony between humanity and all living beings. While attending UC Davis, it. became clear that the veterinary track wasn't going to be the best way for Kerri to use her gifts to help horses and their people have kinder, healthier lives together. For the past several decades, Kerri has developed tools and skills that guide people to have more clarity in their own intuitive nature and broaden their communication with horses and each other.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and host of The Plaidcast podcast. Tonya also speaks with amateur jumper rider Holly Scapa.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Holly Scapa started riding when she was 10 years old, but really began showing as an amateur. She has had success competing in the equitation through the grand prix level. In 1999, she represented the US in the Nations Cup in Bratislava, Slovakia. Holly currently competes in the 1.30-1.40m jumpers. Her husband is also an equestrian and plays polo.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, World Equestrian Center, America Cryo, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, Good Boy, Eddie, HITS Horse Shows, Sentinel Horse Nutrition, Laurel Springs School and Great American Insurance Group

Piper speaks with Lauren O'Connor & Catie Kovelman about how horses saved Lauren during the #metoo movement. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Lauren O'Connor is the head of IP acquisitions at Amazon Studios. In 2017, Lauren's life changed forever when a memo she had sent to Human Resources at the Weinstein Company was leaked by The New York Times which helped to launch the #MeToo movement. Lauren's memo chronicled two years of abuse that she endured and witnessed as a young executive working closely alongside her boss, Harvey Weinstein. Five years later, Lauren rediscovered horseback riding which has helped to heal her. You can read more about Lauren's story in The Plaid Horse magazine February issue.Guest: Catie Kovelman is an accomplished horse rider and an award winning journalist receiving her minor in Journalism, summa cum laude, from Chapman University and her Masters in Communication from the University of Southern California. When not writing for various magazines and publications, Catie is a Market Researcher for film and television.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs about their exciting new product, OM3GA. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest:  Elizabeth Ehrlich is the founder and president of Equine Elixirs.  Her unique approach to creating all-natural, whole food based supplements that address a wide range of equine health needs has taken the supplement industry by storm over the last five years. Formerly an attorney in New York, Liz now spends her days focused on equine nutrition. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: 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

Welcome back to Plaid.0, a special from The Plaidcast, where we discuss topics going on in the heart of our sport. On today's episode, we are discussing riding style in the hunter ring and the negative comments being posted on social media that has been occuring when top horse and rider photos have been posted. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Michael Britt-León is the owner of Windsor Stables in Alpharetta, Georgia. Michael has earned countless International, National and Zone championships. Michael spent his junior career under the guidance of the top professionals on the west coast who had him showing extensively in hunters, jumpers and equitation. He eventually worked at “The Oaks Farm” for Joan Irvine Smith developing quality young horses into nationally ranked Hunters and Jumpers. Michael was eventually recruited to ride privately for a family and it was there that he ran their facility and campaigned their horses nationally, solidifying his place on the professional circuit. Michael believes that true horsemanship starts on the ground with proper horse care and always putting our horses' care first. Michael also believes that any goal can be achieved with hard work, patience, and a positive attitude. Guest: Diane Carney is a lifelong horsewomen, emphasizing horsemanship in every aspect of her world. Diane's versatility and in depth knowledge at all levels of this sport give her a well-rounded perspective. Diane's credentials include USEF licensed official, large R judge, clinician, commentator, event clinic organizer and course designer. Diane has judged at some of the most prestigious shows in the US, including the Maclay Finals, Pony Finals and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Finals. Diane stays involved and gives back in all aspects of the hunter/jumper sport and emphasizes life-long learning.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: LAURACEA, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian School

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

Piper speaks with top rider, trainer and judge Michael Tokaruk about his experience judging at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 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 and most recently the 2022 ASPCA Maclay Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:  Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, Good Boy, Eddie and American Equestrian School

Piper speaks with Misdee Wrigley Miller about the world of Combined Driving and one of her very special horses that was chosen to be the 2023 Breyerfest Celebration Horse. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Misdee Wrigley Miller is a fourth generation horsewoman and the first woman to win a gold medal in Combined Driving at the 2018 World Equestrian Games, which was also the the first gold medal in the sport for the US. Misdee owns the 2023 Breyerfest Celebration Horse, Bravour 54, a KWPN gelding who helped her win that gold medal. Misdee is also the Owner & CEO of Wrigley Media Group, where she leads the vision of the Kentucky-based brand that conceives, creates, produces and distributes media content seen around the world.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: LAURACEA, Show Strides Book Series, and American Equestrian School

Piper speaks with top rider, trainer and judge Michael Tokaruk about some different ways hunter and equitation judging could change in the future. 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. 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,  Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian School

Piper and Tori Bilas speak with internationally acclaimed course designer, Alan Wade. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Tori BilasGuest: Alan Wade of Tipperary, Ireland is an FEI Level 4 course designer who has designed tracks for the world's most prestigious events, including the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina, the 2017 FEI World Cup Final in Omaha, Nebraska, the Dublin Horse Show, the Rolex Top 10, the American Gold Cup, and many more. The son of Irish show jumper Tommy Wade, Alan designed his first course at age 12 and is now one of the most respected in the industry. Most recently, Alan traveled to the Desert International Horse Park to build for their CSI 4* week. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, 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 speaks with Mary McIntosh of MKE Urban Stables, a stable that provides equine-assisted services and programs to youth and veterans in Milwaukee. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Mary McIntosh is the Executive Director at MKE Urban Stables located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MKE Urban Stables is a horse stable in central urban Milwaukee that provides equine-assisted services and programs to youth and veterans. With the construction complete in May 2020, MKE Urban Stables became the first facility in the nation to combine equine-assisted therapy, community engagement programs, and mounted police patrol. MKE's mission and vision is connecting people with horses and each other to build community through service, care and healing.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses,  and American Equestrian School

Piper speaks with legendary horsewoman, rider, trainer, clinician, judge and author Judy Richter about her lifelong journey with horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Judy Richter is known around the equestrian world as a rider, trainer, clinician, judge, author and former AHSA Horsewoman of the Year. Judy received the Pegasus Medal of Honor, an acknowledgment of her lifetime achievement and contribution to the sport, at the 2020 US Equestrian annual meeting. Judy has written several how-to equestrian books, as well as two memoirs, Some Favorite Days and It Begins, It Ends and The Kitten's Cooler. She was also a columnist for the The Chronicle of the Horse and is an Editor at Large at Equestrian Living Magazine. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses,  and American Equestrian School

Piper speaks with Susan Tuccinardi from Castlewood Farm about judging, training and horse management and junior rider Cristian Hacker joins to talk about how he juggles high school and horse shows. Piper also shares her conversation that she had with Michael Cruciotti on his podcast, the Jump Clear Daily Fantasy Podcast. The Plaidcast is brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid HorseGuest: Susan Tuccinardi is a premier trainer and instructor at Castlewood Farm in Wellington, Florida. An accomplished Medal/Maclay finalist as junior, Susan has worked with Ralph Caristo, Turtle Lane Farm, Anne Kursinski, and Jimmy Torano among others. Susan also holds her "r" judging license.Guest: Cristian Hacker has been riding since the age of six and has focused on hunters until this year. Cristian now focuses on jumpers and trains under Norman and Nick Dello Joio. Cristian was 4th overall at 2021 Junior Hunter Finals in the Large 3'3" 15 & Under section, Zone 5 USHJA "Horse of Year" in both 2020 in the Children's Hunter 14& Under division and 2021 in the Large Junior Hunter 3'3" 15 & Under division, and the Illinois Hunter Jumper Association Grand Champion in both 2020 in the Children's Hunter division and 2021 in the Junior Hunter 3'3" division.Piper's Jump Clear interview: Jump Clear Daily Fantasy Podcast episodeTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors: Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian

 Piper is joined by Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm to talk about the return of the Devon Horse Show, some new and exciting educational offerings and horse show pet peeves! Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci BrooksTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors: Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis KletjianSupport the show

 Today, Tonya speaks with top amateur jumper rider Vanessa Haas Hood.  Tonya also answers a listener question about how to handle it when you feel different than you expected to before you walk into the show ring.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your RidePhoto credit: Boss Mare MediaGuest: Vanessa Haas HoodTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors:  Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis KletjianSupport the show

Today, Tonya speaks with top amateur jumper rider Vanessa Haas Hood.  Tonya also answers a listener question about how to handle it when you feel different than you expected to before you walk into the show ring.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your RidePhoto credit: Boss Mare MediaGuest: Vanessa Haas HoodTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors:  Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis KletjianSupport the show

Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by accomplished blind amateur rider and author Lissa Bachner about her book, Milo's Eyes, and David Distler to talk about his journey in the equestrian world from in-gate starter to show manager to Olympic judge and FEI Steward General. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci BrooksGuest:  David DistlerGuest: Lissa BachnerTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors:  Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis KletjianSupport the show

Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Kim Land to talk about developing young US show jumping riders and Sally Batton to talk about collegiate riding and her book, The Athletic Equestrian. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci BrooksPictured: Kim Land, Chef D'Equipe for Zone 4 Gold Medal winners in the USEF/Neue Schule Prix de States Team Championship. Photo by Andrew Ryback PhotographyGuest: Kim LandGuest: Sally BattonTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors:  Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis KletjianSupport the show

Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Kim Land to talk about developing young US show jumping riders and Sally Batton to talk about collegiate riding and her book, The Athletic Equestrian. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci BrooksPictured: Kim Land, Chef D'Equipe for Zone 4 Gold Medal winners in the USEF/Neue Schule Prix de States Team Championship. Photo by Andrew Ryback PhotographyGuest: Kim LandGuest: Sally BattonTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors:  Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis KletjianSupport the show

Today, Tonya speaks with Louise Serio. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. On today's show, Tonya talks to living legend, professional Louise Serio of Derbydown. Tonya also shares her five favorite strategies for boosting your mental game this month!Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your RidePhoto source The Plaid HorseGuest: Louise SerioTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors: Legends Horse Feed,  Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America CryoSupport the show

Piper and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Derek Braun and Ali Nilforushan to talk about changing the way horse shows are produced in the United States. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Michael TokarukPhoto credit: Winslow Photography, LLCGuest: Derek BraunGuest:  Ali NilforushanTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmSponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America CryoSupport the show

Piper and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Annie Bolling to talk about being a young professional in the equestrian world and Margo Thomas to talk about what it takes to be a head groom in the show jumping world. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Michael Tokaruk Guest: Annie BollingGuest:  Margo ThomasCarr Day Martin Canter Coat ShineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmSponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America CryoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Nora Thomas to talk about training, family and showing in the Pacific Northwest and Lindsay Yinger to talk about growing the equestrian community from the grassroots level. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci BrooksGuest: Nora Thomas, pictured riding Derafina R, owned by Sunny Ledbetter. Photo Credit: Quinn Saunders for Totem PhotographicGuest:  Lindsay YingerTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmSponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, Purina Animal Nutrition, America CryoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Linda Parelli to talk about natural horsemanship and Kris Cheyne to talk about judging and training. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci BrooksGuest: Linda ParelliGuest:  Kris CheyneTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmSponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, Purina Animal Nutrition, America CryoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Tim Maddrix to talk about excelling in hunter derbies and Tommy Brawley to talk about course designing. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci BrooksPicture: Timothy Maddrix & Shutterbug in the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3'6″-3'9″ Hunter Derby. Photo credit: Andrew Ryback PhotographyGuest:  Tim MaddrixGuest:  Tommy BrawleyLinks:  Ken Krome's Interview on The Plaidcast episode 20Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmSponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, Purina Animal Nutrition, HITS OcalaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)