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Piper and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Derek Braun and Ali Nilforushan to talk about changing the way horse shows are produced in the United States. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Michael Tokaruk
• Photo credit: Winslow Photography, LLC
• Guest: Derek Braun
• Guest:  Ali Nilforushan
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo

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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 Annie Bolling to talk about being a young professional in the equestrian world and Margo Thomas to talk about what it takes to be a head groom in the show jumping world. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Michael Tokaruk 
• Guest: Annie Bolling
• Guest:  Margo Thomas
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• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, 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!

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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Nora Thomas to talk about training, family and showing in the Pacific Northwest and Lindsay Yinger to talk about growing the equestrian community from the grassroots level. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci Brooks
• Guest: Nora Thomas, pictured riding Derafina R, owned by Sunny Ledbetter. Photo Credit: Quinn Saunders for Totem Photographic
• Guest:  Lindsay Yinger
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, 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!

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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Linda Parelli to talk about natural horsemanship and Kris Cheyne to talk about judging and training. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci Brooks
• Guest: Linda Parelli
• Guest:  Kris Cheyne
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, 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!

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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by show jumping riders Maria Costa and Ailish Cunniffe to talk about being members of the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Mexico. Tom Struzzieri also shares exciting news about the HITS horse shows. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci Brooks

• Photo credit: US Equestrian
• Guest:  Maria Costa
• Guest:  Ailish Cunniffe
• Guest:  Tom Struzzieri
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, 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!

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Tonya answers listener questions with her friend and colleague Carrie Jackson. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Guest: Carrie Jackson
• Photo Credit: Alden Corrigan Media and James Wirth Photography
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, 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!

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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Tim Maddrix to talk about excelling in hunter derbies and Tommy Brawley to talk about course designing. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Traci Brooks
• Picture: Timothy Maddrix & Shutterbug in the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby. Photo credit: Andrew Ryback Photography
• Guest:  Tim Maddrix
• Guest:  Tommy Brawley
• Links:  Ken Krome's Interview on The Plaidcast episode 20
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, Purina Animal Nutrition, HITS Ocala

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 are joined by Grand Prix rider Lauren Crooks to talk about high performance show jumping and Dr. Stephen Reed joins to talk about the EHV-1 virus outbreak in California. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Catie Staszak
• Pictured: Lauren Crooks, Photo Credit: Andrew Ryback Photography
• Guest:  Lauren Crooks
• Guest:  Dr. Stephen Reed
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, Purina Animal Nutrition

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 Geoff Case to talk about judging and Samantha Mackenzie to talk about riding in the Grand Prix ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. 

• Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Michael Tokaruk
• Pictured, Samantha Mackenzie, Photo Credit: Andrew Ryback Photography
• Guest:  Geoff Case
• Guest: Samantha Mackenzie
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, Purina Animal Nutrition

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 Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Kyla Makhloghi, a top rider and trainer about mindset, the importance of process and building confidence. Tonya also talks about how to tackle doubt and how you can actually use it to your advantage. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Picture credit Sportfot
• Guest:  Kyla Makhloghi, pictured
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
• Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Vitalize, Excel Supplements, OptiWize, Purina Animal Nutrition

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!