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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 Horse
• Guest: 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 Games, World Equestrian Games, World Cup Finals and major horse shows throughout the United States for major equestrian publications. Though she grew up in the hunter/jumper world, she now competes in eventing.
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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 The New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on the faculty at the University of Michigan. He lives in Asheville, NC. 
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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!

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: As the daughter of international Grand Prix riders Mario and Lisa Deslauriers, Lucy Deslauriers has followed their path to the show ring. At 26 years old, Lucy has accumulated many prominent wins, including those against her father. The bond she shared with her partner Hester molded Deslauriers into one the most successful young riders, winning FEI NAYC medals, a USEF Junior Jumper National Championship, and a USEF U25 National Championship. Since then, Lucy has competed on many FEI Jumping Nations Cup teams and helped to secure a team bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games, she was the first alternate rider for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo and she was a part of the US Team that won the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup at CHIO Aachen, Germany.
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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 Horse
• Guest: 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 the US at two Olympic Games and two World Championships. He was the highest placing US member of the 2022 World Equestrian Games squad that won a silver medal in Pratoni, Italy, finishing 7th individually at that event.  Will is also the only American eventer ever to win the Aachen CHIO Nations Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, and has been ranked as high as #5 in FEI Eventing.
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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!

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Romi Glessner is the owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm, located in the Pittsburgh, PA area. She conceptualized the farm as a peaceful sanctuary for all horses but is drawn to those who have survived trauma, neglect, or abandonment. She collaborated with B&D Builders to see the structure through to reality. From a young age, Romi has had the desire to help horses who are misunderstood and often overlooked. As an adult, she is using years of research and experience to create a healing place to love and nurture these animals. 
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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 Horse
• Guest: 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, and being hands on allows them the ability to shape the experience and success that is Belleame 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 co-author of the Show Strides Series Rennie Dyball about book 6, To Save a Stable. Listen in and share with friends!

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest:  Rennie Dyball is the author or co-author of more than twenty books, including the award-winning SHOW STRIDES series, GOOD BOY, EDDIE, and THE ADHD FIELD GUIDE FOR ADULTS. She is a freelance editor, a college essay coach, and a lifelong horse lover who competes in the adult hunter and equitation divisions. 
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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 Horse
• Guest: 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 across the country as both a judge and a course designer. Britt has chaired several committees for the USHJA and USEF and was also on the Board of Directors at USHJA before becoming the president. 
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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!

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Dr. Erin Trawick-Smith, DVM is the owner of Millington Equine- a two doctor ambulatory practice in East Haddam, Connecticut. She has a special interest in equine reproduction, young horse development, and body lameness. Erin caught the veterinary bug at a young age and spent most of her time at the stable until attending Barnard College in New York City, where she rode on the IHSA team. She assisted with cancer research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a year before starting vet school at Tufts University.
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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. Keri has ridden and competed successfully all over North America and Europe, and currently trains many Juniors and Amateurs, investment horses, as well as grand prix and young horses for outside clients. She has represented both the USA and Brazil in Nation Cups throughout Europe and in Florida, and currently rides for the USA. Keri has won numerous grand prix classes and was the 2025 PCHA rider of the year. One of the things Keri most enjoys is producing young horses. Over the last 15 years, she has taken horses from a very young age and produced them into top grand prix horses which were then sold to top riders. Keri finds it very rewarding to teach, train and mold a talented horse to reach their full potential.
• Guest: Weatherly Stroh is an oil painter known for expressive animal portraits and atmospheric landscapes inspired by travel, nature, and the deep connections we share with animals. A lifelong horsewoman and competitive amateur owner hunter rider, she grew up on a farm in Michigan where horses shaped both her life and her art. Now based in Wellington, Florida, she draws daily inspiration from the equestrian world while also co-leading creativity retreats around the globe. Through her work, Weatherly aims to create an emotional connection—inviting viewers to slow down and appreciate the beauty in small, meaningful moments.
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