In this special episode, Piper Klemm joins Camron Adibi as a guest on The Centaur Podcast. They discuss Piper's background, The Plaid Horse and educating the next generation of equestrians. 

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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 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 Horse
• 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.
• Guest: Fifteen-year-old Adelle Alletto 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. 
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Piper speaks with show jumping riders Kristen VanderVeen and Alise Oken, who will be representing the US at the FEI World Cup Finals in Basel, Switzerland on April 1-6, 2025. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

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• Guest: Kristen VanderVeen is one of the most accomplished American show jumpers over the past decade. At rank 60 worldwide on the LONGINES FEI List, she's the 6th highest-ranking U.S. Show Jumper and third highest-ranked U.S. female rider. Kristen is one of only 4 U.S. Show Jumpers who has won over 100 FEI competitions/Ranking Classes- sharing that accomplishment with McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, and Laura Kraut. Kristen has been extremely successful in grand prixs through the 5* level and has represented the U.S. in World Cups in Paris and Germany. Kristen will soon be heading to Basel, Switzerland, to represent the U.S.A. in the World Cup.
• Guest: Alise Oken is a 33-year-old show jumper from Charlotte, North Carolina. As a junior, Alise competed in the FEI North American Youth Championships and, in 2010, won the team silver medal. Alise competed in her first senior Nations Cup in 2014, and since then, has been a member of the U.S. Jumping Team that won bronze in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO3* in Lisbon and a part of the U.S. team that finished third in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Sweden. In 2024, Alise competed for Team U.S.A. at the Longines League of Nations CSIO5* in Abu Dhabi and was a member of the fourth-place U.S. team at the FEI Nations Cup™ in Rome. Most recently, Alise was named to compete at the 2025 FEI World Cup Finals, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland.
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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 Horse
• Guest: 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.
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Piper speaks with amateur rider Rachel Boggus about her experience as a working mother while also chasing big dreams and competitive goals. Another amateur rider, Kiera Phlipot joins to talk about her journey with her horse from an unbroke four year old to winning the Amateur Owner Hunter USEF Horse of the Year title. Jessica Jones, CEO/Owner of Equestrian Gardens also joins to talk about bringing beauty to our horse shows while also competing in the amateur ring herself. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Rachel Boggus is a 42 years old adult amateur rider that lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rachel is also a doctor, specifically an anesthesiologist who specializes in interventional pain management. while also holding 4 different jobs in order to pay for her riding and being a wife and mother to Vivienne, her 1 year old baby girl. Rachel owns one horse, Chevito, who does the adult amateur hunters with her trainer Abby Blankenship at Three Ships LLC. 
• Guest: Kiera Phlipot is a 36 year old Amateur rider based in Manchester, Michigan who rides with Dorothy Campbell of Just A Folly Farm. Kiera and her husband Alan live on their private 10-stall farm. Kiera currently owns 2 horses, Red Roc (‘Paddy’ 14yrs), and his full sibling younger 3 year old brother. Kiera’s recent accolades include 2022 USEF Horse of the Year 3’6” Amateur Owner Hunter 18-35, 2022 USHJA National Leading Amateur Rider & Leading Amateur Horse for the National Hunter Derbies. Most recently, Kiera placed 3rd Overall at the USHJA 3’3” Adult Jumping Seat Medal Finals, 9th in the USHJA Gladstone Adult Equitation Final, and 5th in the THIS Adult Medal Finals 25+.
• Guest: Jessica Jones is the the CEO/Owner of Equestrian Gardens, where she combines her passion for riding, wellness and gardening with over 25 years of corporate executive experience. Equestrian Gardens specializes in creating bespoke outdoor living designs and decor tailored to your equestrian property or event. With a diverse portfolio ranging from exquisite horse show barn setups to VIP events and landscape designs for prestigious competitions such as the USHJA International Derby, Equestrian Gardens delivers unparalleled expertise in equestrian property design and real estate staging. Jess was an accomplished hunter/jumper rider as a junior and now as an adult with wins such as the 2019 Child/Adult Jumper Grand Champion at HITS and recently the 2022 HITS Adult Amateur Reserve Champion.
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with equestrian fitness coach Nina Hammarström.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  

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• Guest: Nina  Hammarström is a fitness and Health coach who has specialized in equestrians since 2005. She is a showjumping rider who has competed up to the two-star Grand Prix, trains young horses and works with riders and their horses. Nina is passionate about her clients growth and development and she has an app and online programs for riders.
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Piper speaks with Julie Winkel about her young horse trainer school and her trainer symposium that brings together seasoned and young trainers to share knowledge and experience for the next generation of trainers. Michael Meller of MMM Horseman also joins to talk about training the young jumpers in this country.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Julie Winkel is one of the foremost trainers, judges, clinicians and educators in the country. Julie is an R-rated judge since 1984 and has presided over many of the country’s most prestigious horse shows. Julie has designed courses and judged the ASPCA Maclay Finals, the Dover/USEF Medal Finals, the Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals-West and the New England Equitation Championships. Julie is a committed volunteer to the sport and has served on many committees and task forces. Julie also co-authored the book Judging Hunters and Equitation: WTF? (Want The Facts?) with Tricia Booker. 
• Guest: M. Michael Meller is a lifelong horseman who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in the sport of show jumping. He has helped find and produce some of the top horses in the sport and works closely with owners and riders to achieve top results both nationally and internationally. He is also the founder of the M. Michael Meller Style Award, which recognizes athletes who are not just top riders but also horsemen giving back to the sport and the animals that they love. Presented by Michael, the “Doc Spirit” Award in honor of Dr. John R. Steele is presented annually to horses that best exemplify the heart and athleticism necessary to be competitive at the highest levels of show jumping. 
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Piper and Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm, Inc. are joined by top hunter rider John French, Dr. Shelley Onderdonk and Adam Snow to discuss how to keep our horses happy and healthy while horse showing. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci Brooks
• Guest: For decades, John French has proven to be one of the most accomplished hunter riders in this sport. John received the 2012 WCHR Lifetime Achievement Award and has held the title of World Hunter Rider multiple times. John was also inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame in 2020. John most recently won the Platinum Performance/USHJA Hunter Derby Finals Championship in Lexington, Kentucky aboard Paradigm. 
• Guest: Shelley Onderdonk was born and raised in San Mateo, California. She is a graduate of Yale and the University of Georgia, and has continued her medical education through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and The Chi Institute. Shelley’s integrative veterinary practice, active since 1998, incorporates the best of western medicine, acupuncture, manual therapy, equine sport science, and rehabilitation for the benefit of her patients.
• Guest: Adam Snow played polo professionally for 34 years, achieving the highest rating of 10 goals in 2003. Career highlights include winning two US Open titles, competing in the Argentine Open in 1998 and 2004, winning many Best Playing Pony prizes for his horses, and twice being named Player of the Year. Adam was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame in 2014. Retired from tournament polo, Adam now gives back to the sport via coaching, mentoring, writing, as well as announcing polo games for television. Shelley and Adam have co-authored two books, Winning with Horses and Polo Life: Horses, Sport, 10 & Zen.
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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 Horse
• Guest: 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.
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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 Horse
• Guest: Michael Tokaruk is a top rider, trainer and judge who also runs a training and sales business, Tokaruk Show Stables, out of Tennessee and Wellington, Florida. Michael worked with top professionals such as Scott Stewart, Missy Clark, Bob Braswell and Anne Kursinski as a junior rider. Michael has multiple grand prix wins, international and national hunter derby wins to his credit along with continuing his professional education by working with professionals such as Chris Kappler, Andre Dignelli, Katie Monahan-Prudent, and Melanie Smith Taylor. Michael has judged at some of the prestigious horse shows including the 2021 USET Talent Search Finals East and most recently the 2022 ASPCA Maclay Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. 
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top Grand Prix rider and trainer Cassio Rivetti. Tonya also discusses best practices for handling down time at special horse shows. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  

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• Guest: Cassio Rivetti started to ride at 7 yrs old in Brazil, and moved to Europe in 2003. He competed in two Olympics games at London 2012 and Rio 2016, three world equestrian games and two european championships. Cassio moved to California in 2019 and has continued as a top Grand Prix rider and trainer.
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Piper speaks with Amanda Drobnis about her company, Hilltop BioSciences and Maggie Clancy about her horse sales app, the Enbarr app. Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs and Dr. Meg Miller also join to talk about gastric issues in horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse 
• Guest: Amanda Drobnis is the Chief Executive Officer of Hilltop BioSciences. Amanda grew up riding in the hunters and switched to dressage in college. Amanda studied animal science and business at the University of Vermont, where she was also a member of the well-known UVM Co-op, a program where students bring their horses to school and work at the barn in exchange for most of their board. 
• Guest: Maggie Clancy has made it possible to “swipe right” while horse shopping. Maggie is a lifelong equestrian, trainer and facility owner. Years in the industry led her to question the way things are done in the horse buying and selling process and out of this inspiration the Enbarr app was developed. Enbarr provides app users a platform to buy and sell horses at their fingertips. It has never been easier to list, view, like, message and share horses. 
• 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: Dr. Miller Turpin was raised in Nova Scotia, Canada but attended Penn State University for her undergraduate degree in Animal Science. She obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Prince Edward Island, in 1995. Her primary interests are the gastrointestinal tract, specializing in chronic colics and gastric ulcer disease, cardiac and respiratory diseases associated with poor performance along with endocrine and neurologic diseases. 
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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 Brooks
• Guest: 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.
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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 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 Horse
• Guest: 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.
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Piper speaks with the newly appointed USHJA President Britt McCormick about his new role and plans for the future. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Britt Mccormick has been an owner, rider and trainer for over 25 years at Elmstead Farm LLC in Parker, Texas and was just recently selected as the USHJA President. Britt has been the show manager of many Premier, National and local horse shows and has served as a licensed official at top horse shows across the country as both a Judge and a Course Designer. Britt has chaired several committees at the USHJA and USEF and was also on the Board of Directors at USHJA.
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Piper speaks with Kristen Carollo of Courtyard Farm about her program and teaching the next generation of riders. Jillian Kreinbring also joins to talk about equine biomechanics and training horses to be sound. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Kristen Carollo is the owner and trainer at Courtyard Farm in Bedford Hills, New York. Kristen has brought numerous riders from their first ride and short stirrup to nationals and top horse shows up and down the East Coast horse show circuit, winning championships at prestigious shows such as Pony Finals, Washington International Horse Show, Pennsylvania National Horse Show, and WEF, to name a few. 
• Guest: Jillian Kreinbring is an equine functional anatomist. Jillian travels nationally and internationally teaching courses and lessons based upon healthy equine posture and movement to bring about health, longevity and vitality.  
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Piper speaks with top USEF "R" judge Sue Ashe about her longtime career and judging. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Sue Ashe is one of the country's top judges. Sue was a very successful equitation rider as a junior, winning the AHSA (now US Equestrian) Medal Finals at Madison Square Garden. Sue has years of training experience including training her son Neil and daughter Molly Ashe Cawley from the pony hunter ring to the big eq before they both became professionals. Sue’s judging schedule is non-stop from the East Coast to the West Coast in the spring and summer and occasionally Medal finals in the fall. Sue is also a clinician in between judging. For her lifetime of dedication to this sport, Sue was the recipient of the 2020 United States Hunter Jumper Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Piper speaks with International Hunter Derby riders Amanda Steege, Hannah Isop and Jennifer Bliss about the longtime partnerships they have with their horses and how they prepared for this year's Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Amanda Steege is a top hunter rider and trainer that has won multiple International Derbies and Championships at the biggest shows in the country with her longtime partner, Lafitte de Muze. Amanda runs her training and sales business, Ashmeadow Farm out of Califon, New Jersey and Ocala, Florida. Amanda and Lafitte most recently placed 3rd in the first round of the 2023 USHJA/ Platinum Performance International Hunter Derby Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. 
• Guest: Hannah Isop is a third generation equestrian. She teaches and trains out of her family’s Harkaway Farm in Brewster, New York. Hannah has won numerous International and National Hunter Derbies including Reserve Champion in the 2022 USHJA/ Platinum Performance International Hunter Derby Finals and most recently,  6th place overall in the 2023 USHJA Derby Finals in Lexington, Kentucky with her longtime partner, Red Ryder. 
• Guest: Jennifer Bliss grew up in New York and showed extensively as a junior rider. Jenn opened Harris Hill Farm, LLC in 2008 and has worked her way up to establish herself as a successful Professional rider and trainer, winning many International and National Hunter Derbies. Jenn earned her official USHJA Trainer's Certification in 2011 and holds her USEF "R" Judge's license for the Hunter and Equitation divisions. Jenn recently finished 18th overall in the 2023 USHJA/ Platinum Performance International Hunter Derby Finals in Lexington, Kentucky with her longtime partner, Poker Face.
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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 Horse
• Guest: 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. 
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Piper speaks with Kim Stewart about the benefits of horse showing close to home. Timmy Sharma also joins to talk about his equestrian eRetail company, breeches.com. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Kim Stewart has owned and operated Glenwillow Inc since 2000 out of Jefferson, Maryland. Kim is a three-time winner of the Leading Trainer award at the USEF Pony Finals and has trained several riders to the title of Best Child Rider and Grand Hunter at the Washington International Horse Show, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the Devon Horse Show and Capital Challenge. Kim has also trained horses and ponies that have won USEF Horse and Pony of the Year awards as well.  
• Guest: Timmy Sharma is the co-owner of Breeches.com, the eRetail source for global brands that design, manufacture, market and distribute fine riding products with a mission to make riding affordable. Breeches.com started selling their house brands TuffRider, Equine Couture and Henri de Rivel directly to the consumer, and in early 2020, started offering most national brands for their customers.   
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers your listener questions about mental skills for riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  

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Piper speaks with Bill Schaub about his induction into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame and his longtime career in the hunter world. We also talk with Charlotte Jacobs about her rise in the Grand Prix ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Bill Schaub is the owner of Over The Hill Farm based in Wellington, Florida and Lexington, Kentucky. Bill is closely associated with some of the top ponies, horses, junior and amateur riders in recent history. Bill has been a professional for almost 30 years and was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame in May. 
• Guest: Charlotte Jacobs is a 28 year old professional show jumper that grew up in East Aurora, New York. Charlotte graduated from the University of Miami in 2017. Charlotte now splits her time between East Aurora and Wellington, Florida. Charlotte and her husband Matt both work with her parents at North Star Sport Horses developing young horses and competing at the highest level of the sport.
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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 raising and developing junior riders in this sport.

 

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Maria Takacs is a USEF large “R” Judge in Hunter and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation. Maria rode to many national titles as a junior and amateur rider including Devon, The Pennsylvania National, Washington International and The Capital Challenge. She has trained with many outstanding professionals including Leo Conroy, John French, Jennifer Bauersachs and David Belford. She now owns and operates Heathersfield Farm LLC, a private training and boarding stable located in Oldwick, New Jersey. Her students, which include her daughter, Samantha Takacs, have won numerous national titles including the USEF Pony Finals, Devon, Harrisburg, Washington and The Capital Challenge.
Guest: Robin Greenwood is one of the country’s most venerated pony trainers. Her business now, a seven-stall barn and boutique client base at Grand Central Ponies in Southern Pines, North Carolina, was started in 1987 in North Salem, New York. After a very successful Amateur career, Robin decided to start her own business and name it after her famous Amateur Owner horse, Grand Central. Over the years, Robin has trained many top riders such as Jessica Newman, Tory Grauer Ketchum, Ashley Baker, Emma & Georgina Bloomberg and Caroline Passarelli.
Guest: Emily Elek is the owner of Stonewall Farm in Ixonia, Wisconsin where she operates one of the largest pony leasing, sales, breeding and training operations. Emily takes a holistic view in developing ponies and riders for lifelong success.

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Piper speaks with Max Amaya of Stonehenge Stables about his career and how he is developing our next generation of riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Max Amaya is the head trainer at Stonehenge Stables, a leading show jumping training program located in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and Wellington, Florida. Max was a top international grand prix rider and has shared his remarkable success with his students, many of whom are ranked among the USA’s top riders in the junior, amateur, and professional divisions. Max's program is focused on building a strong riding foundation rooted in traditional equitation principles, leading to success across all levels. Max provides a range of training from short stirrup to grand prix, but one priority is always shared: the horses always come first.
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Piper speaks with veteran pony trainer Emily Elek about a recent Facebook post she made that struck a nerve in the pony community and has larger implications for how we run our championships for junior riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

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• Guest: Emily Elek is the owner of Stonewall Farm in Ixonia, Wisconsin where she operates one of the largest pony leasing, sales, breeding and training operations. Emily takes a holistic view in developing ponies and riders for lifelong success. 
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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.

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• 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.
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Piper and Traci Brooks speak with Bastian Schroeder about his shipping company Equijet, Luke Taylor about Taylor, Harris Insurance Company and Elke Scholz about ways to handle anxiety. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci Brooks
• Guest: Bastian Schroeder, a life long equestrian, that grew up riding in Greifswald, Germany. After a year abroad in California during high school, Bastian knew he eventually wanted to return to the US to pursue a career in the horse industry. After gaining valuable experience here and abroad, Bastian founded Equijet in 2017. Equijet is a company that specializes in shipping horses domestically or internationally with services including airport pickup and delivery and handling additional equipment, all necessary paperwork, customs and any quarantine that is needed. 
• Guest: Luke Taylor is the Director of Operations at Taylor Harris Insurance, and he also has his own consulting and advisory business working with founders to hone their business strategy, growth, marketing and operations. Luke believes deeply in amateur and grassroots sports, the role they play in teaching life lessons and building friendships and communities. Luke got increasingly involved in Taylor Harris during the pandemic after seeing the increasingly powerful role Taylor Harris can play in supporting the equine community. 
• Guest: Elke Scholz, MA, RP, REACE, is a registered Psychotherapist, an internationally registered Expressive Art Consultant/Educator, and an internationally certified EMDR Therapist. She is the well-known author of 3rd edition, Loving Your Life and Anxiety Warrior. She is also an affiliate author for ProjectHappiness. Her work includes creative anti-anxiety/wellness kits for employees, youth-at-risk, and seniors in managing anxiety and depression.  For over 35 years Elke has helped people and runs her private therapy practice in Bracebridge, Ontario. She is a co-chair on the board for IEATA, International Expressive Art Therapy Association and Host of The Anxiety Warrior Podcast.
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Piper speaks with Colleen McQuay about how she has helped to change and grow the hunter sport in this country. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

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• Guest: Colleen McQuay, along with her husband Tim, own and operate McQuay Stables, Inc. in Tioga, Texas. As a rider, Colleen earned numerous USEF hunter championships while also competing at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) events. Colleen is a six-time Congress champion, with numerous AQHA World Championships. Over the past 25 years, Colleen has trained both horses and riders to numerous wins and championships. Colleen served as a founding board member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association and a founding member of the USHJA International Hunter Derby. Colleen is also a founding member of the Super Series Group, pilots of the Texas Pre-Green Super Stake Series. After launching the Texas Pre-Green Series, Colleen was instrumental in the USHJA's launch of the Pre-Green Incentive Program in 2013. Colleen also serves as chair of the Hunter Development Task Force.
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Piper and Traci Brooks speak with Tik Maynard about his unique journey through the horse world and how he is sharing his knowledge of natural horsemanship with the equestrian industry. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci Brooks
• Guest: 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 at the 2007 Pan American Games, three World Championships and 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 also an on-line instructor for The Horseman’s University and for Noelle Floyd.  He is a regular guest on podcasts, and a contributor to Practical Horseman, Noelle Floyd, Chronicle of the Horse, Horsemen's Journal and others. Tik is also the author of In The Middle Are The Horsemen.
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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 Horse
• 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. 
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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 the production of young horses in Europe vs. the United States.


Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Margie Engle is one of the most accomplished riders in U.S. history. She competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, won the team Silver Medal at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, and is a three-time Pan American Games medalist, with team Gold and individual Bronze Medals in 2003 and team Silver in 1999. She has ridden in almost 20 World Cup Finals and on numerous Nations Cup squads and has won over 200 Grand Prix including many of the nation’s and the world’s most prestigious events. Margie was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 2020.

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Guest: 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 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.

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Piper speaks with Amy Moore, Associate Director of the Equestrian Program at the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland about growing our equestrian community, and Jimmy Sardelli talks about his emerging equestrian lifestyle boutique- The In Gate. Andrea Knowles also joins to talk about her design company, Equine Residences. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Amy Moore is the Associate Director of the Equestrian Program at McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland since 2008. Amy's training and coaching role has turned into more of a Creative Director for the program and she is constantly working on innovative ideas for horse shows and how to grow the school program to encompass all levels of equestrians. Graduates of the McDonogh School include top professional rider Jacob Pope and countless NCAA and IHSA collegiate equestrians that are now professionals in the industry including vets, barn managers, riders and trainers. 
• Guest: Born in upstate New York, Jimmy Sardelli developed a love for horses at an early age. After graduating from SUNY Morrisville with a degree in equine science and management, Jimmy worked for several top equestrian owners before moving into retail. He managed one of the country’s top equestrian lifestyle boutiques on the Philadelphia Main Line, then spent over six years leading the equestrian division for Hermès. There, Jimmy developed an even greater appreciation for offering the finest quality items while really getting to know and understand his clients’ needs. Jimmy has had the opportunity to work side-by-side with the world’s finest craftspeople in France and Italy and now looks to bring high-quality items directly to his clients at his emerging equestrian lifestyle boutique, The In Gate, featuring products for the rider, horse, barn, and home.
• Guest: Andrea Knowles owns and directs Equine Residences. Equine Residences offers a wide-range of services from creating a facility from the ground-up, interior design, full decorative redesign and remodels, to architectural elevations, site and master planning, renderings, construction management and landscape design. With more than two decades in the design business, Andrea leads a team of experts in creating an exquisite, healthy and happy environment for your horses and you.
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Piper Klemm at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair! Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  

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• Guest: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse 
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Piper and Traci Brooks speak with U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Robert Ridland about his career and how he continues to shape the show jumping sport in this country. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci Brooks
• Guest: Robert Ridland is the U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor since 2013 after being a two-time member of the Olympic team himself in 1972 and 1976. Robert's vast experience as an international course designer helped shape his analytical approach to the sport. He won the Course Designer of the Year Award twice while building the courses for the U.S. Olympic Trials and numerous international competitions. As an international official, he is the only American to have served as the FEI Technical Delegate for four FEI World Cup Finals. As a television commentator, he worked for many years as the color analyst for ESPN and CBS, as well as two stints for NBC at the Barcelona and Athens Olympic Games. Robert has been extensively involved in the governance of the sport, including several terms as a board member of US Equestrian and the United States Equestrian Team Foundation. Robert is also the President of Blenheim EquiSports, an equestrian event management company based in San Juan Capistrano, California.
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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 feed and longevity. Listen in!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Jennifer Hannan began riding before she could walk with her mother Nannette Hannan. As a junior, Jenny was an ambitious rider, competing in the hunters, jumpers, and equitation. She rode under the tutelage of Amy Eidson, Patty Harnois, Missy Clark, and Eddie Horowitz. Jenny turned professional upon aging out, and began working for her former trainer, Eddie Horowitz. In 2007 Jenny returned home to take over the family business Ocean Echo and has been a success ever since winning numerous championships at all of the National Finals and biggest horse shows up and down the East coast.
Guest: Kimberly Maloomian  is a fourth generation horseman with a background in show hunters, show jumpers, sport horse breeding, and thoroughbred racing. She has been a groom for some of the top show hunters, and an avid competitor in the amateur-owner and adult amateur rings.
Guest: Cynthia Montague is the founder and owner of BiostarUS. Her company makes whole food supplements for horses and dogs. Tigger has spent the last 30 years in the nutrition field with emphasis on Eastern Medicine, particularly Ayurveda.

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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 Plaid Horse Magazine online editor Marley Lien-Gonzalez about the March wellness 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 Horse
• 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.
• 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.
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top up-and-coming showjumping rider and trainer Kaitlin Campbell. Tonya also talks about how being vulnerable impacts us as riders and how your mental strength plays a key role in approaching the uncertainty that goes with competition. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Guest: Kaitlin Campbell is an up-and-coming professional who rides for SWS Training and Sales. Kaitlin gained experience with hunters and jumpers on the East Coast from trainers including Tim Goguen, Shane Sweetnam, Rachel Kennedy, and Debbie Stephens. After graduating from American University in 2013, Kaitlin learned how to develop young horses at Spy Coast Farm, as well as taught and trained top show and sale horses under Leslie Emerson at Marigot Bay Farm before moving to California in 2016. Kaitlin has several grand prix wins at venues such as Thermal, Upperville and Temecula and was leading jumper rider during the 2023 Desert winter circuit.
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Piper speaks with Peter Wylde about his illustrious career, the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and the MZ Farms/USHJA’s Emerging Athletes Program (EAP). Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• 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. Peter is actively involved in the MZ Farms/USHJA’s Emerging Athletes Program as its head clinician at their national finals.
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Piper speaks with FEI level 3 course designer Meghan Rawlins and Alexis Kletjian about her luxury jewelry brand, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry.Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Meghan Rawlins started riding at a young age, competing in the hunters, jumpers and Eventing before beginning her professional equestrian career in 1993. Meghan is the owner of Cedar Vista Stables in Victoria, British Columbia and is certified as both a licensed coach and Equestrian Canada and USEF course designer. In 2022, Meghan earned her FEI level 3 course design certification, making her the only female FEI level 3 course designer in North America. 
• Guest: Alexis Kletjian was guided by her intuition to design her first piece of jewelry in 2011 and has since become an award-winning designer and destination for good luck charms, talismans, and Luxuries for your Soul™.  Her design aesthetic is influenced by the lore and magic of bygone eras, designed for the modern world. Her coveted pieces have grown a community of worldwide collectors motivated by her trademarked mantra, SHIELD YOURSELF®.
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Piper and Catie Staszak speak with olympian Lauren Hough about her incredible career and her new partnership. Piper also talks with young professional rider Skylar Wireman about what is next for her riding career and Joe Norick, Chief Customer Officer of HITS Shows, about the exciting changes coming to all of the HITS venues. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Catie Staszak
• Guest: Lauren Hough is a three-time Pan American medalist and Team USA Olympic rider. Lauren's extended list of successes began early, earning numerous championships in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings as a junior rider. Lauren has since represented the United States at seven FEI World Cup Finals, the Olympics in Sydney, Australia, over 40 Nations Cup appearances and winning three medals at the Pan American Games.
• Guest: Skylar Wireman is a top hunter and jumper rider who recently turned professional. Skylar finished out her junior career as the 2022 Reserve Champion at the Washington International Horse Show Equitation Finals, Reserve Champion at the Dover USEF Hunt Seat Finals, third at the North American Equitation Finals, and Champion at the Gladstone Equitation Cup. Daughter of trainer, Shayne Wireman, Skylar has been a regular on the show circuit for many years and is known as a fantastic catch rider. Skylar won her first Grand Prix as a professional rider this January at the Desert International Horse Park.
• Guest: Joe Norick is the new Chief Customer Officer of HITS Shows. As a lifelong equestrian, Joe Norick began his career under the training of the legendary Ralph Caristo. Joe continued his education at Foxfield Riding Club in Westlake Village, CA and Sam and Libby Edelman’s S&L Farms in North Salem, NY and Wellington, FL. In the early 2000’s, Joe launched a career in the equine insurance business. Joe presently oversees a portfolio of Farm & Ranch properties, Equine Mortality and High Net Worth clients for Alliant Private Client, where he will continue to serve as an advisor.
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with 18 year old World Cup finals bound showjumping rider, Elisa Broz. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  

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• Guest: Elisa Broz is an 18 year old equestrian who trains with Cassio Rivetti. Her love for horses started at a young age and she has now begun to ride at the international level - she recently won her first 3* FEI Grand Prix at Desert International Horse Park and plans to go to World Cup Finals in Omaha this year. She is currently on a gap year and plans to go to college in the fall. 
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Piper speaks with Melanie Wright and Sybil Greene from Wynmore Farm about growing our sport. Eric Smiley also joins to talk about his newest book, The Sport Horse Problem Solver.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse 
• Guest: Melanie Wright and Sybile Greene own and operate Wynmore Farm based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wynmore caters to both children and adults, with a focus on showing at the local and national levels. Melanie does the majority of riding and training on the road while Sybil splits her time between the home base in Nebraska and going to the horse shows. 
• Guest: Eric Smiley is a former international event rider who represented Ireland, winning team bronze medals on two occasions. Eric began his equestrian career in the Pony Club, continued riding in the army, and then at the world-renowned Talland Equestrian Center, where he gained his British Horse Society Instructor’s certificate. In 1995, Eric passed his British Horse Society Fellowship exam. Eric was the Team Coach for the Belgian Eventing team at the 2011 European Eventing Championships and the 2012 London Olympics and is an FEI judge. Eric is also the author of Look… No Hands!, Two Brains, One Aim, and The Sport Horse Problem Solver.
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Piper speaks with rising Grand Prix rider Hunter Holloway about growing up in this sport, her experience as a top  junior equitation rider to now a top grand prix rider and how she develops her young jumpers. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse 
• Guest: One of the winningest young riders, Hunter Holloway is earning respect in National and International competitions among both hunters and jumpers. Along with many other coveted shows under her belt, Hunter finished in 16th place in her first ever Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Leipzig, Germany in 2022 which quickly earned her elite ranks within the International show ring. Based in Ocala, Florida, Hunter comes from a family that is deeply rooted in horses. In 2016, Hunter rode to win the coveted ASPCA Maclay Championship as well as the 2016 Washington International Equitation Championship. Hunter also won the U25 Jumper Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show that same year.
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Piper speaks with winner hunter rider Havens Schatt about different aspects of her business as well as training and developing young hunters. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse 
• Guest: Havens Schatt is a top hunter rider and trainer that owns and operates Milestone Farm LLC. Havens had a very successful junior career, then trained under top trainer Tom Wright for nine years before starting her own business in 2001. Havens has consistently won championships at all of the top horse shows including the Devon Horse Show and Indoors as well as many hunter derby wins.
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Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
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Piper speaks with dressage trainer and rider Amelia Newcomb and high-performance coach and somatic practitioner Natalie Hummel. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Amelia Newcomb is a USEF Gold medalist and recipient of the Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize from the Dressage Foundation. Based in California, Amelia has competed all her life and trained horses that she has started all the way up to Grand Prix. Her approach incorporates all aspects of horsemanship from basic groundwork to advanced Dressage movements. The emphasis is always on the foundation with the basic trust, understanding, and relaxation for both horse and rider to create a harmonious partnership. Amelia's mantra is "Dressage for All," which is evident in both her training and extensive online learning platform. With a successful YouTube video library of hundreds of free educational videos, over 300,000 subscribers, and thousands of students enrolled in her online courses across the globe, Amelia has a clear passion for teaching and horses.
• Guest: Natalie Hummel is a competitive equestrian athlete turned high-performance coach and somatic practitioner. She uses science-based tools to help high-performance athletes and high achievers do the inner work required to reach top levels of success. Natalie was always been a competitive person, but it wasn't until she healed from her past and learned to regulate her nervous system that she found true mastery. Through her programs, she passes this knowledge on to clients and students, allowing them to do the deepest work that unlocks peak performance in all areas of life. With a degree in Psychology and multiple certifications in polyvagal theory, Natalie guides people with unconditional support and provides actionable tools to bring back your love of sport and life.
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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. 
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top international Grand Prix rider Kyle King about ways to work on your mental skills during your cross training. Tonya also talks about how to use a challenge mindset to bring your best to the ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Guest: Kyle King is a top international Grand Prix rider, trainer and clinician. He is a second-generation professional horseman and his national and international success in recent years has helped him make significant progress in the world rankings. Kyle has a simple, positive, and confidence-building style of teaching. From beginner to Grand Prix level, Kyle's main goals for his riders' are to feel more balanced and confident in their skills. 
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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 Bilas
• Guest: 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. 
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