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.

• https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2023/06/09/margie-engle-plays-her-jackofhearts-to-kick-off-traverse-city-spring-horse-shows/
• https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2022/03/08/show-jumping-hall-of-fame-inducts-beezie-madden-mason-phelps-margie-engle-and-sapphire/
• https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2021/04/30/margie-engle-elected-to-show-jumping-hall-of-fame/

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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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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