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Piper speaks with legendary horsewoman, rider, trainer, clinician, judge and author Judy Richter about her lifelong journey with horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse 
• Guest: Judy Richter is known around the equestrian world as a rider, trainer, clinician, judge, author and former AHSA Horsewoman of the Year. Judy received the Pegasus Medal of Honor, an acknowledgment of her lifetime achievement and contribution to the sport, at the 2020 US Equestrian annual meeting. Judy has written several how-to equestrian books, as well as two memoirs, Some Favorite Days and It Begins, It Ends and The Kitten's Cooler. She was also a columnist for the The Chronicle of the Horse and is an Editor at Large at Equestrian Living Magazine. 
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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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Piper and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Dr. Holly Helbig, DVM to talk about how equestrians can be better clients for their veterinarians. They also speak with film director and amateur jumper rider Samia Staehle about her show jumping documentary "Desert Flight" and how she found her way back to horses as an adult. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Michael Tokaruk 
• Guest: Dr. Holly Helbig, DVM is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of The American Veterinary Medical Association, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Equine Practitioners. Holly has a special interest in equine lameness and was awarded the Large Animal Student Proficiency Award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2013. Holly also operates Hawthorne Hill, a hunter/jumper training facility in Dublin, Ohio.  She has multiple riders competing at a national level and serves as regional coordinator for the World Champion Hunter Rider organization. Combining her skills as an equine professional and veterinarian,  Holly provides a well-rounded service to her clients and patients.
• Guest: Samia Staehle was born in the US but raised in Algeria, Switzerland and India where she fell in love with ponies and horses at a young age. As a teenager, Samia’s father retired from his career as a diplomat and with her family’s return to the U.S., focus on college replaced horse riding. Upon graduating, Samia followed another overseas path, this time as a TV News Producer with Associated Press Television in Washington D.C., London and Paris. A return to school to study law was followed by a return to riding as a “nice little hobby” when Samia re-discovered her passion for horses. Samia then saw an opportunity to share the stories of the dynamic people that surround them. Samia and her husband Daryl, also a former News Producer, partnered with Tell Studios of Detroit to produce "Desert Flight".
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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 and Catie Staszak speak with Lynn Jayne of Our Day Farm about being in The Plaid Horse's film, Dual Enrolled and about running a top business while having a daughter that is a leading junior equitation rider. We also talk with Dr. Lauren Schnabel about tendon injuries and stem cell research. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Catie Staszak 
• Guest: Lynn Jayne is the owner and trainer at Our Day Farm in Elgin, Illinois, where her students have won at every major horse show. Lynn has been active in the governance of our sport, serving on dozens of committees over the years and is a former member of the USHJA Board of Directors and the National Hunter Jumper Committee.
• Guest: Dr. Lauren Schnabel is an Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is also an Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute at NCSU. Dr. Schnabel completed her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Surgery Residency, and PhD at Cornell University under the mentorship of Dr. Lisa Fortier and is board certified in both the American College of Veterinary Surgery and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Lauren’s research focuses on stem cell immunology, use of biologic therapies to treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, and advancing equine rehabilitation protocols.
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• Sponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, Alexis Kletjian, America Cryo, Nikovian, Saddlery Brands International, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses,  and American Equestrian School

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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Tonya speaks with top rider and trainer Hannah Isop, who recently finished second in the USHJA/ Platinum Performance International Hunter Derby Finals. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Guest: Hannah Isop is a third generation equestrian. She teaches and trains out of her family’s Harkaway Farm in Brewster, NY. She has a true passion and love for the horse and the equestrian sport. Hannah has won numerous International and National Hunter Derbies including just recently being Reserve Champion at USHJA/ Platinum Performance International Hunter Derby Finals in Lexington, KY.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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• Sponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, Alexis Kletjian, America Cryo, Nikovian, Saddlery Brands International, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses,  and American Equestrian School

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 is joined by bestselling author Elizabeth Letts to talk about her books, including the Eighty-Dollar Champion. Sandra and Javan Dalman also join to talk about their high performance boutique boarding, training, and sales operation and their jump design business, Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Listen in!

• Hosts: Piper Klemm
• Guest: Elizabeth Letts is the author of three bestselling books about horses, the Eighty-Dollar Champion, The Perfect Horse, and The Ride of her Life.  A former competitive eventer, Elizabeth lives on a ranch in Wyoming where she rides her two quarter horses, Lucy and Jackson.
• Guest: International show jumper Sandra Dalman knew she wanted to work with horses since the age of 3. It's that unwavering passion for both the animal and the sport that has carried her to success at the top levels of the industry. Sandra has earned top accolades in everything from FEI Grand Prix events to young jumper championships, USHJA International Hunter Derbies, and more. On the cusp of making her CSI5* debut, Sandra runs her own Dalman Show Jumping out of Wellington, Florida and Lexington, Kentucky with a focus on developing high performance show jumping prospects as well as buying and selling of quality show horses across the hunter and jumper disciplines.
• Guest: Javan Dalman is the owner and founder of Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian and the largest in North America. Known as the most unique "artist" of the show jumping circuit, Javan has made a habit out of impacting the show jumping landscape with his meter-sixty creations. Dalman jumps have appeared on course throughout North America, from the Split Rock Jumping Tour to World Cup and Nations Cup events, Equitation Finals and USHJA International Hunter Derbies—as well as at countless home farms for training.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• American Equestrian School
• Sponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian

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 and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Adele Einhorn to talk about the Saratoga Horse Shows series and filmmaker Ashley Avis to talk about her upcoming documentary, WILD BEAUTY: Mustang Spirit of the West. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Listen in!

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse and Michael Tokaruk
• Guest: Adele Einhorn grew up in upstate New York and began riding at the age 7. Adele rode competitively as a junior and throughout college but then took a break from the sport while pursuing several other interests. Adele earned a Master’s Degree in Education and taught for several years. Later, Adele worked as an international yacht racing photographer and owned a catering company that provisioned sailing yachts for racing. Adele then moved to Denmark where she owned a restaurant for almost 10 years. When Adele moved back to the States, she found herself back in the horse world working for Saratoga Polo and later for Skidmore College. Adele began riding and competing again, and in 1998, she started the Saratoga Classic Horse Shows. Now 25 years later, Adele is a partner in Southbound Saratoga Management Group that operates eight weeks of  horse shows at Saratoga’s new venue, White Hollow Farm in Stillwater, New York.
• Guest: Ashley Avis is an award winning filmmaker, best known for writing and directing Disney's BLACK BEAUTY starring Oscar winner Kate Winslet and Twilight's Mackenize Foy.  A longtime equestrian, Ashley is an avid advocate for wild horses, and recently launched The Wild Beauty Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to illuminating issues horses face through film, advocacy, education, and illumination.  Ashley's four year long documentary journey, WILD BEAUTY: Mustang Spirit of the West, debuts this September on the festival circuit.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• American Equestrian School
• Sponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian

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 and Emily Elek are joined by trainer Francesca Mulligan to talk about teaching young riders empathy, responsibility and setting expectations for Pony Finals. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse and Emily Elek
• Guest: Francesca Mulligan operates Stoney Fields out of Schomberg, Ontario in partnership with her parents Peter and Lois Mulligan and professionals Sabrina Ivankovic and Leanna Lazzari. Stoney Fields specializes in hunters and equitation. Bringing riders up through the ranks from walk/trot to showing at some of the top venues in North America. Francesca has taken on a significant role with their younger students guiding them through the pony divisions and up to higher levels of competition. In her 15 years at Stoney Fields, Francesca has assisted in bringing many young riders to numerous zone championships, Canadian National Championships, Medal Final wins and placings at USEF Pony Finals. 
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• American Equestrian School
• Sponsors: Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian, ClipMyHorse.TV

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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Tonya speaks with top equitation rider and working student Luke Jensen. Tonya also shares the "Top 5 things she would never do at a horse show". Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Guest: Luke Jensen is a 18-year old working student for Missy Clark and John Brennan at North Run. He is a top equitation competitor, who won the WEF Equitation Championship and tied for the win in the Ronnie Mutch Equitation championship at Devon this year.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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• Sponsors: Excel Supplements, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses, Purina Animal Nutrition, Alexis Kletjian, America Cryo, ClipMyHorse.TV and American Equestrian School

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 and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Keri Kampsen to talk about training, judging, importing horses from Europe and getting back into the saddle after a riding accident. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse and Michael Tokaruk
• Guest: Keri Kampsen is the owner and founder of Two Goals Farm, LLC based in Wellington, Florida. Two Goals Farm focuses on imports, sales, and training clients. Keri began her riding career training with Paddy Downing-Nyegard, Don Stewart Stables, and Quiet Hill Farm. Keri's junior highlights include being the 1996 AHSA Overall Large Junior Hunter riding Monticello, 4th place in the AHSA Medal Finals, and Winner of the 1997 ASPCA Maclay Finals. Throughout Keri's professional career, she has ridden and trained clients to numerous year-end national championships, and championships at every national finals including Devon and indoors.  Keri also is a USEF “R” judge in Hunters and Equitation. 
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• American Equestrian School
• Sponsors: Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian, ClipMyHorse.TV

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 is joined by TJ O'Mara to talk about starring in our new film, Dual Enrolled, and what it's like to be training the top junior riders in our sport after being one himself not long ago. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: TJ O’Mara grew up riding and started when he was 12 years old. Originally from Rumson, New Jersey, TJ was very involved from a young age, and was inspired to become a professional after placing in his first equitation finals at the age of 15. In his last junior year, TJ picked up multiple equitation championships including the 2016 George Morris Excellence in Equitation Championship, the 2016 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals, and the 2016 Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals. TJ was also awarded the Iris McNeil Perpetual Trophy, given to the junior rider who exemplifies a professional work ethic. After a successful junior career, TJ graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics. While attending college, TJ became a professional in the sport and after graduating, TJ worked for Jos Lansink in Belgium for six months where he learned to develop young horses, advanced his flatwork of Grand Prix horses, and competed internationally. Since 2020, TJ has been working full-time with Stonehenge Stables. With his successful equitation background and international jumper experience, TJ excels in teaching young riders and developing sale horses into confident Grand Prix horses.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• American Equestrian School
• Sponsors: Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian

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!