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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 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 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 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

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 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

Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about how to make the most out of any riding opportunity. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   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.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, Plaidcast Live and Great American Insurance Group

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

Spike is back with Chris Elliott, diving deep into joint injections, their purpose in maintaining competition horses and exploring the cutting-edge treatments available.  Discover the intricacies of joint disease, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the variety of modern treatments aimed at keeping our equine athletes performing at their best. Join us as we unravel the science and strategy behind joint injections and performance management in the competitive horse world.

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 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 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 and Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm speak with Troy Hendricks of Kimber-View Stables about judging some of the top shows in this country. Oliver Kennedy, co-founder of the Capital Challenge Horse Show, also joins to talk about the upcoming show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci BrooksGuest: Troy Hendricks owns and operates Kimber-View Stables in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. Troy has over 30 years of experience in the industry and has trained several champions and reserve champions at prestigious shows such as Devon, Harrisburg, Washington, and The National. Troy has been a USEF large "R" judge since 2010 and has judged shows such as the Winter Equestrian Festival, The Desert Horse International Horse Park, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Blenheim, Pin Oak and most recently, the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship in Lexington, Kentucky.Guest: Oliver Kennedy is a horse show announcer, a top horse show manager, a USEF licensed judge and an FEI official. Oliver co-created and operates the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Oliver also owns and operates ESP Farm in Brookville, Maryland with his wife, top trainer and rider, Rachel Kennedy.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, Good Boy, Eddie and American Equestrian School

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

We speak with Vaneli Bojkova, Executive Vice President, and Lenore Brown, Director of Sponsorship of Wellington International, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the 2023 EQBW Networking Brunch, about how they manage and work with a team for success.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 41:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Vaneli Bojkova | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Lenore Brown | Facebook | InstagramSponsored by: Inkhorse PublishingFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen

We speak with Vaneli Bojkova, Executive Vice President, and Lenore Brown, Director of Sponsorship of Wellington International, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the 2023 EQBW Networking Brunch, about how they manage and work with a team for success.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 41:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereHosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Vaneli Bojkova | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Lenore Brown | Facebook | InstagramSponsored by: Dr. Darby Bonomi, Sport & Performance Psychologist, EQBW Networking BrunchFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen

Alex Granato is a professional show jumper from Salt Lake City, Utah who owns and operates Mad Season LLC, a hunter/jumper show barn based out of Wellington, FL and Lexington, KY. Alex has represented the U.S. in Nations Cup competition and won over 50 Grand Prix events across the United States. This past weekend for WEF Premiere Week Alex was part of the men's winning team for the Winter Equestrian Festival's $75,000 "Battle of the Sexes" an event the men's team has won 3 times in 14 years! Listen in for the break down!

Piper speaks with Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin about their company, Wordley Martin, which provides equestrian arena architecture, construction, installation, and footing products. Also, Julie Boilesen, CEO of Omaha Equestrian Foundation, talks about the upcoming 2023 FEI World Cup™ Finals. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: International Grand Prix riders Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin founded Wordley Martin, a company that provides equestrian arena architecture, construction, installation, and footing products to create a personalized, ideal riding environment. Wordley Martin has installed more than 450 arenas throughout the United States and has become the choice of Olympians, top athletes, and owners from show jumping, eventing, and dressage. Sharn Wordley was the Young Rider Champion in New Zealand early in his career before being ranked among the top 50 riders in the world. He has represented New Zealand at the highest level of the sport, including in numerous Nation's Cups, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Tryon, North Carolina. He has competed in 22 countries and has successfully competed in some of the world's most prestigious shows. In 2004, Sharn moved to the United States and has continued to compete at the international level. Sharn has also coached riders who have represented their countries in the Olympic Games, World Cup Finals, World Championships, and the Pan American Games. Craig Martin has competed on four continents at some of the world's best shows and was on the long list to represent New Zealand at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. He worked and trained in Europe for more than a decade with some of the best in the business, and has brought horses up through the levels from youngsters to the grand prix ring. In 2004, Craig moved to the United States and competed and coached at major North American competitions, including the Winter Equestrian Festival and Spruce Meadows. Craig continues to show at the grand prix level today and is also qualified as an FEI Approved Footing Specialist. Guest: Julie Boilesen is the CEO of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation. Julie joined the nonprofit three years ago to organize equestrian events that create educational and economic development opportunities for the community. Julie spent much of her professional career working as a marketing executive with AT&T and TD Ameritrade. Julie is coordinating the world's biggest individual equestrian competition of the year in 2023, the FEI World Cup™ Finals.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

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

Piper and Catie Staszak are joined by top amateur jumper rider Alexandra Crown to talk about the importance of helmet safety and what it's like competing in Europe for most of the year. Top junior rider Emma Blumenkrantz also joins in to talk about balancing education and showing on the A circuit. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse and Catie StaszakGuest: Alexandra Crown is a 26 year old show jumper originally from New York and now basing most of the year in Europe. Alex started riding when she was 4 years old and has been hooked ever since. Alex's biggest accomplishments in the sport include winning the CSI 2* Grand Prix at the Global Champions Tour stops of Miami Beach and Madrid. Alex was also able to ride on the US Young Rider's Nation's Cup team at the Winter Equestrian Festival and jumped double clear to help her team win. Alex is so grateful to be able to be around horses everyday, as it has been her dream ever since she can remember!Guest: Top junior rider Emma Blumenkrantz has been riding for about eight years.  Emma won the NAL Low Junior Jumpers in 2021 with her horse Collin W. Emma has been riding with Beacon Hill Show Stables for about seven years and shows in the Equitation and Medium Junior Jumpers.Title 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

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine & The Brain Health Magazine, and author of several books. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TwitterToday's guest is: Dr. Tatiana HabanovaDr. Tatiana Habanova is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist practicing in Wellington, Florida. She is the Clinical Director of Palm Beach Brain Center, a premier state of the art NeuroPerformance and Concussion Clinic providing non-invasive Brain-Based healthcare using a Functional Neurology approach.  During the Winter Equestrian Festival, Olympians, professional riders and adult amateurs from all over the world flock to Wellington to compete in the 16 week circuit and to work with Dr. Habanova in neuroperformance training and concussion rehabilitation. Dr. Habanova is very passionate about women's brain health and mentors women in their brain healing journey This stems from her own struggles recovering from three brain injuries (viral meningitis and two concussions) upon which she vowed to set a new standard in women's brain health recovery and optimization. She is the host of Brain Health Savvy, a weekly podcast which inspires listeners with real conversations between Dr. Habanova and other brain health experts and highlights fierce unapologetic women who are trailblazing their way in creating brain healthy lifestyles. Dr. Habanova also hosts The 4 Days of Discovery - Turning Brain Fog into Boosted Brain Function and her annual Women's Brain Health Virtual Summit.www.drhabanova.comwww.instagram.com/dr.habanova

Today's podcast is to let you know what exciting things are going on and available at Equalign coming up in the next few months. Summer horse shows are going strong and before we know it the Winter Equestrian Festival will be around the corner. We have travel and speaking engagements coming up and our Equalign South venue us now open. 

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

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

Welcome to another week of a wide variety of entertainment events and cultural shows, which include the following:In Lake Worth the play WAIT TIL DARK is on now, Boca Raton celebrates 13 years of Festival of the Arts BOCA, Ft. Lauderdale gets "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown", Paul Anka is in West Palm Beach, Miami Heat play the Golden State Warriors, also in West Palm Beach The Honda Classic starts this week, Jupiter has "A Doll's House, Part II", Wellington is in the midst of Winter Equestrian Festival, and so much more, full details inside our podcast, just go to www.ByrdmansPalmBeach.com then subscribe to our podcast on either Apple's Podcast app or Android's podcast app or any of your favorite podcast apps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nilani Trent is an art advisor based in New York City, specializing in Contemporary Art and the art market. As a hobby, she competes in show jumping at top shows such as the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Trent has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and other media outlets as an art advisor expert. However, outside of art, her passion is for horses. On the podcast this week she talks about overcoming a tough divorce and rekindling her love of horses and how she pawned her wedding ring to help buy a champion horse. Artist we talk about on the podcast: http://www.theartgallery.com.au/pistachio/   Website: www.trentfineartadvisory.com Instagram:   nilanitrent Twitter: @tfaa   Show Sponsored by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA Use Code: DIYS to save $10 on your subscription   Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support 

Californian show jumper Audrey Coulter celebrated a career highlight this past weekend at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida when she won not only the $280,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI4* but also the $84,000 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic riding Acorte and Victory DA respectively. Aside from beating the world's top two ranked riders, Britain's Scott Brash and Ben Maher, in the grand prix, she was also named the Leading Lady Rider for week seven.

Helena and Glenn chat with Jennifer Wood about the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida which runs January 11 - April 1, 2012. The WEF is the world's largest and longest running equestrian competition, hosting 5,000 horses and 2,800 riders from 30 countries! Plus listen in to Helena's Tack & Habit pick for the week...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)