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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 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.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• 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. 
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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• Sponsor: Foxhall Equine

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Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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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.
• Read the March Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, Equine Affaire and BoneKare

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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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.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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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 Dr. Alberto Rullan, VDM, who was featured in the March issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Listen in and share with your friends!

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD is the co-founder of Performance Equine Veterinary Services alongside his brother, William Rullan. Together, they built a leading veterinary practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating performance-related issues in horses. In 2018, Dr. Rullan founded the Equine Performance Innovative Center, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility specializing in cutting-edge therapies for performance horses. Dr. Rullan earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Following graduation, he pursued an intensive equine internship at Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinic, where he gained advanced expertise in equine medicine, surgery, and therapeutic techniques. As a certified member of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology, Dr. Rullan brings specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating complex locomotor issues in performance horses. Dr. Rullan’s forward-thinking approach, ISELP certification, and passion for equine wellness have established him as a trusted leader in performance horse care, recognized both locally and internationally. 
• Read the March Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services and BoneKare

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from Wellington International with guests Greg Prince & Kyla Makhloghi. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Greg Prince is the owner and head trainer of Woodridge Farm, a full-service show stable operated out of Sherborn, MA and Wellington, FL. Over a career spanning more than two decades as a professional, Greg has imported and produced many top horses and has shown successfully across the U.S. and Canada, earned ribbons at some of the most prestigious horse shows in the country including Devon, Harrisburg, and the Washington International Horse Show. He’s trained riders to top hunter derby finishes, every equitation finals, and grand prix victories, marking him as one of the most prolific trainers currently in the hunter/jumper world. 
• Guest: Kyla Makhloghi is a grand prix show jumping athlete and trainer who owns and operates Rosemont Farm, a top training and sales barn located in Wellington, FL. Kyla graduated with an undergraduate degree in English from Mount Holyoke College, where she was an integral part of their equestrian team and led them to an IHSA National Championship in 2006. Her riders have claimed impressive wins at Pony Finals, WIHS Equitation Finals, Children’s Hunter Finals, and Prix des States, and top finishes at Devon, The National Horse Show, and Harrisburg. In 2022, Kyla won the Wild Card Trainer Bonus award at the WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. As a horse trainer, she finds similar success importing and selling quality hunter, jumper, and equitation horses.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsor: Foxhall Equine

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff Case about finding a work/life balance in the horse industry. Listen in and share with your friends!

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

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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Piper speaks with the Co-Presidents of Live Oak International- Chester Weber, who is the most decorated combined driver in the US and Chloe Reid, who is an International show jumper. We discuss their riding careers and the upcoming 2025 Live Oak International competition on March 13-16. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Chester Weber is the most decorated combined driver in the U.S. With top rankings held in the FEI system, including the number one spot, his accomplishments include 21 National Championships and nine medals at International Championships. At age 18, he was the youngest member of the U.S. Equestrian Team for the World Pairs Driving Championship and, later, the first American to win a Silver Medal for the U.S. in the Four in Hand FEI World Driving Championships. He has been recognized as USEF Equestrian of Honor twice and now co-presides over the largest combined driving and show jumping tournament in the U.S., Live Oak International, with his niece, Chloe Reid. 
• Guest: Chloe D. Reid is an accomplished international show jumper and Co-President of Live Oak International, America's largest combined driving and show jumping event. Growing up in an equestrian family with a legacy spanning multiple disciplines — show jumping, combined driving, and thoroughbred racing — Chloe has represented the U.S. in top global competitions and was instrumental in expanding Live Oak International to include show jumping in 2012. She is dedicated to advancing equestrian sport and developing young horses for the future. 
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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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 RingSide Pro founder and TPH Small Business Contest winner Emma Fass, who was featured in the February issue of the magazine. Online editor of The Plaid Horse, Marley Lien-Gonzalez, also joins to talk about what is new on www.theplaidhorse.com for February. Listen in and share with your friends!

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Emma Fass is an amateur rider in Virginia, a software engineer, and an entrepreneur. She founded RingSide Pro in 2020 to provide horse shows with better tools and make the experience of horse showing smoother. RingSide Pro is now used all over the country, from local shows to Pony Finals and the USHJA International Hunter Derby. 
• Guest: Marley Lien-Gonzalez is Blog Editor of The Plaid Horse and passionate equestrian college student studying Journalism. As a junior, she was a working student for a top-level training and sales barn and competed in the equitation and jumper rings. Since then, she’s transitioned to freelance grooming but still rides frequently, and she enjoys traveling across the country to work at different horse shows.
• Read the February Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

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Piper speaks with Belgian show jumping rider Nicola Philippaerts about his recent successes. Dr. David Ramey, DVM also talks about his book, Lost Traditions: Horses and Horse Medicine in Pre-Modern Japan. Ken Whelihan, USEF "R" judge, clinician, and Senior trainer and Assistant Director at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT also joins. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Nicola Philippaerts is a top Belgian show jumper who competes internationally at the highest level of equestrian sport, including at the Olympic Games and in Nations Cups around the world. He has achieved numerous Grand Prix victories and shows regularly on the Global Champions Tour. As the son of four-time Olympian Ludo Philippaerts, he's part of the family operation at Philippaerts- a notable training, breeding, and sales stable based in Belgium- as well as the star of Horse&Country's exclusive show, Nicola Philippaerts: Born To Ride.
• Guest: Dr. David Ramey, DVM is an equine veterinarian with decades of experience; an internationally recognized lecturer, researcher, and author; and the mind behind Lost Traditions: Horses and Horse Medicine in Pre-Modern Japan. A graduate of Colorado State University and an avid student of veterinary history, he has practiced on show horses and pleasure horses in Southern California since 1984.
• Guest: Ken Whelihan grew up in a family of horse enthusiasts in New England, enjoying showing, eventing, and fox hunting. During college, Ken rode for the University of Massachusetts IHSA team while also riding sale horses for international Grand Prix veteran Barney Ward. Ken went on to learn from Anthony D’Ambrosio, George Morris, Anne Kursinski, Leslie Howard, and Peter Leone. Ken has also held his USEF judge's license for over 30 years. Ken has enjoyed judging numerous finals as well as top shows throughout the country. In addition to national level shows, Ken makes time to judge IHSA, IEA, NCEA and local level shows. Ken also assisted in the management of the popular Princeton Show Jumping series in New Jersey. In September 2023, Ken accepted a teaching position at the Ethel Walker school in Simsbury, CT. Ken follows a systematic approach, providing riders with the tools to improve consistency. Flat work and homework are the cornerstones leading to the success of Ken’s students and horses.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Foxhall Equine, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

theplaidhorse.com

Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.

At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.

Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.

We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.

Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!