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Piper and Catie Staszak are joined by Lucy Davis to talk about her show jumping career and her new business, Prixview. Junior rider Campbell Hudkins also joins to talk about how she juggles school and showing in the equitation. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse and Catie Staszak
• Guest: Grand Prix rider Lucy Davis is an Olympic medalist with over 20 nations cups starts, multiple 5* grand prix wins, was on the US team at the World Equestrian Games. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Lucy studied Engineering - Architecture at Stanford University and founded PonyApp right out of school in 2015 and her newest company, Prixview in 2021. Prixview is the leading sports data provider for the equestrian sport of show jumping. Prixview collects official live competition data and processes it into insights and analytics for modern media and gaming brands. Prixview has built the first and most comprehensive fantasy sports games for equestrian. Free-to-play, Prixview’s fantasy offerings award real cash prizes, while aggregating, engaging and educating a growing equestrian audience.
• Guest: Campbell Hudkins is a rising sophomore at the independent boarding school, Suffield Academy, in Suffield, CT. Campbell began riding at the age of 3 at a local stable. Campbell's horse show career started in the small and medium pony hunter divisions, and at the age of 9, she transitioned to horses and began competing in equitation. Campbell has been training with Max Amaya, TJ O’ Mara, and Krista Freundlich of Stonehenge Stables for 5 years now. In 2020, Campbell won the EMO/USHJA Jumping Seat Medal Final- East and was also the recipient of the USHJA Youth Leadership Award. In 2021, she achieved her goals of competing at the 3’6” equitation finals and finished in the top 24 at the ASPCA Maclay Final, and she was selected to represent Zone 1 in the Children’s Division at the North American Youth Championships.
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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 Catie Staszak are joined by top amateur jumper rider Alexandra Crown to talk about the importance of helmet safety and what it's like competing in Europe for most of the year. Top junior rider Emma Blumenkrantz also joins in to talk about balancing education and showing on the A circuit. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse and Catie Staszak
• Guest: Alexandra Crown is a 26 year old show jumper originally from New York and now basing most of the year in Europe. Alex started riding when she was 4 years old and has been hooked ever since. Alex's biggest accomplishments in the sport include winning the CSI 2* Grand Prix at the Global Champions Tour stops of Miami Beach and Madrid. Alex was also able to ride on the US Young Rider’s Nation’s Cup team at the Winter Equestrian Festival and jumped double clear to help her team win. Alex is so grateful to be able to be around horses everyday, as it has been her dream ever since she can remember!
• Guest: Top junior rider Emma Blumenkrantz has been riding for about eight years.  Emma won the NAL Low Junior Jumpers in 2021 with her horse Collin W. Emma has been riding with Beacon Hill Show Stables for about seven years and shows in the Equitation and Medium Junior Jumpers.
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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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• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Susan Tuccinardi is a premier trainer and instructor at Castlewood Farm in Wellington, Florida. An accomplished Medal/Maclay finalist as junior, Susan has worked with Ralph Caristo, Turtle Lane Farm, Anne Kursinski, and Jimmy Torano among others. Susan also holds her "r" judging license.
• Guest: Cristian Hacker has been riding since the age of six and has focused on hunters until this year. Cristian now focuses on jumpers and trains under Norman and Nick Dello Joio. Cristian was 4th overall at 2021 Junior Hunter Finals in the Large 3'3" 15 & Under section, Zone 5 USHJA "Horse of Year" in both 2020 in the Children's Hunter 14& Under division and 2021 in the Large Junior Hunter 3'3" 15 & Under division, and the Illinois Hunter Jumper Association Grand Champion in both 2020 in the Children's Hunter division and 2021 in the Junior Hunter 3'3" division.
• Piper's Jump Clear interview: Jump Clear Daily Fantasy Podcast episode
• 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

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 Stephanie Macejko to talk about the Breyer model horse world and Breyer's yearly event, BreyerFest and Florian Moreno to talk about the different therapies he has developed for our horses that can aid in recovery and can help to prevent injuries. Piper also speaks with top rider and trainer Nikko Ritter about growing up in the horse industry and the challenges that young equestrian professionals face. 

• Hosts: Piper Klemm and Michael Tokaruk
• Guest: Florian Moreno grew up in France and began riding at the age of four and eventually established a career as a professional rider. Florian competed at the Grand Prix level for years and found himself looking for the right support to help his horses- cryotherapy was his answer. After seeing the benefits and abilities of cryotherapy firsthand, Florian established America Cryo. America Cryo offers a range of products and devices that aid in rehabilitation and recovery while providing preventative care. 
• Guest: Stephanie Macejko is the Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Breyer. Stephanie's passion for horses has always steered her personal and professional lives. Stephanie received her Equine degree with a Business minor at Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Stephanie’s extensive horse world knowledge and marketing sense have been assets to Breyer’s growth, evolution, and commitment to quality for over 25 years.  At Breyer, Stephanie oversees wide-ranging responsibilities including BreyerFest, social media, direct-to-consumer ecommerce sales, and collector programs, plus relationships with horse owners and artists.
• Guest:  Nikko Ritter grew up riding and showing under the tutelage of his mother Wendy Peralta and a number of top professionals in the industry. After a highly successful junior career which included winning the 2004 Southeast Regional Maclay, winning the 2005 Calvin Klein Show Jumping Derby at the Hampton Classic which he was also youngest rider ever to win, winning the 2006 ASPCA Maclay Regionals and winning the 2007 USEF Talent Search East Coast, Nikko became a professional, training and showing young horses and teaching riders of all levels. Nikko rode professionally for Mclain Ward at Castle Hill, Missy Clark at North Run, Frank Madden at Old Salem Farm and most recently for Peter Leone at Lionshare Farm. During this time, Nikko gained a vast amount of experience and knowledge in both the training and competition rings. In 2016, Nikko Ritter Showstables was born as a result of Nikko's decision to take the knowledge and experienced he had amassed from riding for top industry names.  Since then, Nikko has produced horses and riders to international levels in the jumpers, hunters and equitation.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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• 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!

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Piper is joined by Britt McCormick to talk about his new role as Chief Operating Officer of HITS LLC and Dr. Mieke Holder to talk about equine nutrition and the importance of organic minerals for our horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine 
• Guest: Britt McCormick has been an owner, rider and trainer for over 25 years at Elmstead Farm LLC in Parker, TX. Britt is a former managing partner of the Las Colinas Equestrian Center and has been the show manager of Premier, National and local horse shows. Britt currently serves as the Chair of the National Breeds and Disciplines Council and is a member of the National Hunter Committee and Competition Task Force at USEF. Britt is also on the Board of Directors at USHJA and has chaired several committees. Britt has served as a licensed official at top horse shows across the country as both a Judge and a Course Designer. Britt now joins HITS LLC as their Chief Operating Officer as they continue to elevate the brand and reinvigorate their world-class horse shows. 
• Guest: Dr. Mieke Holder is a Senior Research Scientist in the Research Department at Alltech. Dr. Holder's research focuses on equine nutrition and the use of Alltech technologies to improve feed and nutrient utilization, horse health, and environmental sustainability. Prior to joining Alltech in this position, Dr. Holder was a faculty member at the University of Kentucky, focusing on the environmental impact of grazing livestock. Dr. Holder earned her PhD in Equine Nutrition from the University of Kentucky under the guidance of Dr. Laurie Lawrence. Originally from South Africa, Dr. Holder earned her M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Animal Sciences from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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• 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!

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 Piper is joined by Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm to talk about the return of the Devon Horse Show, some new and exciting educational offerings and horse show pet peeves! Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci Brooks
• 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!

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 Today, Tonya speaks with top amateur jumper rider Vanessa Haas Hood.  Tonya also answers a listener question about how to handle it when you feel different than you expected to before you walk into the show ring.  Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Photo credit: Boss Mare Media
• Guest: Vanessa Haas Hood
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• 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!

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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by accomplished blind amateur rider and author Lissa Bachner about her book, Milo's Eyes, and David Distler to talk about his journey in the equestrian world from in-gate starter to show manager to Olympic judge and FEI Steward General. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci Brooks
  
  
• Guest:  David Distler
• Guest: Lissa Bachner
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• Sponsors:  Vitalize, 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!

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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Kim Land to talk about developing young US show jumping riders and Sally Batton to talk about collegiate riding and her book, The Athletic Equestrian. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci Brooks
• Pictured: Kim Land, Chef D'Equipe for Zone 4 Gold Medal winners in the USEF/Neue Schule Prix de States Team Championship. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography
  
  
• Guest: Kim Land
• Guest: Sally Batton
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• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
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• Sponsors:  Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, 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!

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Today, Tonya speaks with Louise Serio. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. On today's show, Tonya talks to living legend, professional Louise Serio of Derbydown. Tonya also shares her five favorite strategies for boosting your mental game this month!

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
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• Guest: Louise Serio
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
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• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• American Equestrian School
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed,  Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo

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!