The Plaidcast
The Plaidcast is a weekly equestrian podcast hosted by Piper Klemm, PhD, publisher of The Plaid Horse magazine. Guests include Olympic riders, top hunter/jumper and equitation riders, trainers, horse show managers and industry insiders, plus in-depth conversations on topics such as horsemanship, collegiate riding, the state of our sport and horse show how to’s for riders at every level. One episode each month is devoted to the mental side of riding with nationally recognized mental skills coach and author Tonya Johnston (Inside Your Ride).
The Plaidchat: My Show Strides Journal & Madi Sanders of Elite Equestrian Marketplace
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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. Piper speaks with co-author of the Show Strides series Rennie Dyball about book 9, Tally's Turn. Piper also speaks with Madison Sanders, lifelong hunter/jumper rider and the founder of Elite Equine Marketplace, a modern, map-based platform designed to streamline how equestrians buy, sell, and connect.
In Show Strides Book 9, as the new trainer at Quince Oaks, gets settled in, she gives Tally a s...
Roxane Durant by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Co-Founder and Executive Director, Roxane Durant. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Roxane Durant is one of the original founders of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). She has been the full-time Executive Director of IEA since 2009. Prior to that, she was the Equestrian Director at The Andrews School where the IEA concept first began. In addition to her riding, teaching and training experience in the hunter/jumper...The Plaidchat: Liz Ormesher (Event Director of BETA International)
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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 Liz Ormesher who is the Event Director of BETA International- the go-to trade show for discovering products, trends, and connections in the equine and country sectors. Listen in and share with your friends!
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Liz Ormesher is the Event Director of BETA International, bringing...The Plaidchat: Liz Ormesher (Event Director of BETA International)
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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 Liz Ormesher who is the Event Director of BETA International- the go-to trade show for discovering products, trends, and connections in the equine and country sectors. Listen in and share with your friends!
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Liz Ormesher is the Event Director of BETA International, bringing...Plaidcast in Person with Patricia E. Kelly by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut with Patricia E. Kelly of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Patricia E. Kelly is the Founder, President, and CEO of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. (EHI), a Hartford, Connecticut-based non-profit equestrian and therapeutic center developed and directed by African American female equestrians whose mission is to encourage and empower inner city youth toward positive and...Plaidcast in Person at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont with Chrissy Rohan, Alyx West, Hadley Rogerson-Leach and Dr. Jenny Wilkinson.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Chrissy Rohan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Vermont, where she has spent the past decade teaching equine management and training. She also serves as Faculty Advisor to the student-run cooperative horse barn, home to 22 horses just minutes from...Plaidcast in Person at Oldfields School with Julie Winkel & Linda Allen by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland with Julie Winkel and Linda Allen. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
The Plaidchat: Ryan Haselden (TPH May/June Cover Feature)
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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 Ryan Haselden, our May/June cover feature story of The Plaid Horse magazine. Listen in and share with your friends!
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Ryan Haselden is a 15-year-old show jumper that has ridden and competed all over the world, splitting her training time between Atlanta, Ocala and Ireland...Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Ava Stearns by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with equitation commentator Ava Stearns who herself was a past winner of the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, Grand Champion at Junior Hunter Finals and an All-American Athlete for Auburn University. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: As a junior, Ava Stearns started out riding for her family's Pond View Farm on Martha's Vineyard, MA. She then became a working s...Plaidcast in Person at Linden Hall School for Girls in Lititz, Pennsylvania
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Linden Hall School for Girls in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Shauna Carter is the Head of School at Linden Hall. She is a servant leader with nearly 25 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in public and independent schools. She holds degrees in English, English Education, Educational Administration, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. Passionate about empowering girls and young women, she has been active i...Plaidcast in Person at Maryland Horse Library & Education Center with Rob Burk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Maryland Horse Library & Education Center in Reisterstown, MD with Rob Burk, CEO of the US Eventing Association. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
The Plaidchat: My Show Strides Journal
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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. Piper speaks with co-author of the Show Strides series Rennie Dyball about My Show Strides Journal. Listen in and share with friends!
Michael Tokaruk (on the Winter Season) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with rider, trainer and judge Michael Tokaruk of Tokaruk Show Stables about the winter season and his next big moves. 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...The Plaidchat: Taryl O’Shea (CEO of the Arabian Horse Association)
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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. Piper speaks with the newly appointed CEO of the Arabian Horse Association, Taryl O’Shea. Listen in and share with friends!
Guilherme Jorge (on Course Design) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with FEI Level 4 Course Designer, Technical Delegate and Course Director Guilherme Jorge who recently designed the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix at Wellington International and served as the Jumping Technical Delegate at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Guilherme Jorge is an FEI Level 4 Course Designer, an FEI Level 4 Technical Delegate and an FEI Course Director who has worked at six Olympic Games, including the 2024 Paris...The Plaidchat: Dr. Julie Vargas (on Preventative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine)
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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. Piper speaks with Dr. Julie Vargas of Limestone Equine Performance Medicine about preventative care and rehabilitation medicine. Listen in and share with friends!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Paul Haefner & Parker Peacock by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Paul Haefner, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Riding Far, LLC, as well as top junior competitor Parker Peacock. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Paul Haefner, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Riding Far, LLC, with over 35 years of experience. He works with equestrians to sharpen mental focus, build confidence, and improve emotional re...The Plaidchat: Tiffany Walker (of Somerset Sporthorse)
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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. Piper speaks with Tiffany Walker of Somerset Sporthorse about her two fulfiling careers- trainer and accountant. Listen in and share with friends!
Elizabeth Pandich (on Horses & Politics) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with rider, trainer, judge and now politician Elizabeth Pandich of Limelight Farm. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Elizabeth Pandich is the owner and operator of Limelight Farm, a USEF “r” judge in hunters and equitation, and a recent political candidate. She entered the sport as a professional after graduating from Cornell University with a degree in Communications, and is now expanding into other fields, drawing on what she has learned, and continues to l...The Plaidchat: Show Strides Book 8, How Horses Help
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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. Piper speaks with co-author of the Show Strides series Rennie Dyball about book 8, How Horses Help. Listen in and share with friends!
Plaidcast in Person at Live Oak International with Jacob Arnold, Dr. Andrew Smith & Olaf Petersen by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida with Jacob Arnold, Dr. Andrew Smith and Olaf Petersen. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Jane Ehrhart (on Adults Showing Ponies) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with trainer Jane Ehrhart of River Hill Farm in Wellington, Florida about adults showing ponies. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jane Ehrhart runs River Hill Farm, a private training facility based in Wellington, Florida. Jane's customers have had major wins at USEF Pony Finals, Wellington International, all of the indoor national finals as well as the Devon Horse Show. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, H...Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Dustin Goodwin by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional rider and trainer Dustin Goodwin. Tonya also discusses the mindset skills used by two outstanding gold medal athletes from the winter Olympics. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Dustin Goodwin began riding in British Columbia at age ten, earning early success with reserve championships in the C.E.T. Medal Finals and the Equine Canada Hunt Seat M...The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Horse Auctions
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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. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about horse auctions. Listen in and share with friends!
Plaidcast in Person at Wellington International with Dinette Neuteboom, Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen & Michael Cruciotti by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Wellington International in Wellington, FL with Dinette Neuteboom, Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen and Michael Cruciotti. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Listen in and share with friends!
The Plaidchat: Show Strides Book 7, Building Trust
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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. Piper speaks with co-author of the Show Strides series Rennie Dyball about book 7, Building Trust. Listen in and share with friends!
Rebecca Brown (USEA) & Dr. Kallie Hobbs (on Septic Horses) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with Rebecca Brown of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) about volunteer requirements in their young athlete program. Dr. Kallie Hobbs of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences also joins to talk about a new technology called hemoperfusion, which is offering hope for septic horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Based in Dallas, Texas, Rebecca Brown owns and operates Estrella Farms with her husband, Adam. As an accomplished 4* level...Plaidcast in Person at USPC with Michael Lenard & Christian Baier
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the United States Pony Club Convention (USPC) in Chicago, IL with Michael Lenard and Christian Baier. Listen in and share with friends!
Plaidcast in Person at Wellington International with Dr. Monica Halem & Lenore Brown by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Wellington International in Wellington, FL with Dr. Monica Halem and Lenore Brown. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Listen in and share with friends!
The Plaidchat: February Breeding Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
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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 senior editor and senior reporter, Kimberly Loushin about the February breeding issue of The Plaid Horse.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kimberly Loushin is the senior editor and senior reporter at The Plaid Horse. She graduated from the University of Georgia, and over the last 11 years, she’s covered Olympic Ga...Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Brad Stulberg by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with author, researcher and coach Brad Stulberg about his newly released book, The Way of Excellence. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to T...The Plaidchat: Lucy Deslauriers (Grand Prix Rider)
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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. Piper speaks with Grand Prix show jumping rider Lucy Deslauriers about her career and her involvement in the non-profit, GallopNYC. Listen in and share with friends!
Will Coleman (US Event Rider) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with US event rider Will Coleman, who is currently ranked 20th in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Will Coleman has spent his life working with horses, and has been competing at the highest levels of eventing since he was 18 years old. A professional with 25 years experience, Will has innumerable top results to his name. Beginning at the London Olympics in 2012, Will has been selected to represent t...The Plaidchat: Romi Glessner, Owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm
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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. Piper speaks with Romi Glessner, the owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm, a rescue sanctuary for horses that is featured in the February issue of The Plaid Horse magazine. Listen in and share with friends!
Jennifer Edwards (Belleame Farm) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with trainer Jennifer Edwards of Belleame Farm in Spring Valley, Ohio about developing horses and riders for long term success in this sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jennifer Edwards has been equine professional for over 40 years. Jennifer, along with her husband Rob, have developed many highly ranked horses and students, bringing home local and national championships. Jennifer and Rob personally instruct every student to ensure an excellent experience with superior results...The Plaidchat: Show Strides Book 6, To Save a Stable
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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. Piper speaks with co-author of the Show Strides Series Rennie Dyball about book 6, To Save a Stable. Listen in and share with friends!
Britt McCormick (USHJA President) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) President Britt McCormick about the state of our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Britt McCormick has been an owner, rider and trainer for over 30 years at Elmstead Farm LLC in Parker, TX, and is the current USHJA President. Britt has been the show manager of many Premier, National, and local horse shows, and has served as a licensed official at top horse shows...The Plaidchat: Dr. Erin Trawick-Smith, DVM
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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. Piper speaks with Dr. Erin Trawick-Smith, DVM about her article in the February issue. Listen in and share with friends!
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Keri Potter & Weatherly Stroh by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional show jumping rider and trainer Keri Potter and amateur rider and oil painter Weatherly Stroh. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Keri Potter has been riding horses competitively her entire life and as a junior she won the AHSA medal finals. She is based in Del Mar, California where she rides and trains out of Tres Palomas. K...The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Realistic Training Timelines for Green Horses
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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. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the need for a realistic perspective on the timeline for training green or young horses. Listen in and share with friends!
