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December 17, 2021Kat Fuqua & Sylvain Houry by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Catie Staszak are joined by top junior rider Kat Fuqua to talk about how she juggles school and being a top junior rider across multiple disciplines and Sylvain Houry to talk about innovations in horse tack. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Catie Staszak
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Guest: Kat Fuqua
Guest: Sylvain Houry
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Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements, OptiWize
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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!
1 hr 6 min
December 09, 2021Abby Blankenship by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Abby Blankenship of Three Ships LLC to talk about how to run a successful business on the road. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci Brooks
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Guest: Abby Blankenship, pictured
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements, OptiWize
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!
57 min
December 03, 2021Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Sabine Schut-Kery by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Tonya speaks with Olympic dressage silver medalist Sabine Schut-Kery about her mindset and mental preparation. She also does some myth busting about negative self-talk and gives you a fun strategy to help you turn it around.

Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo by Photo by US Equestrian
Guest: Sabine Schut-Keryhttps://www.sabineschutkery.com/
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements, OptiWize
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!
52 min
November 26, 2021Melanie Smith Taylor by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Traci Brooks are joined by Melanie Smith Taylor to discuss her lifelong career with horses and the equestrian world. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci Brooks
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo: Melanie and Calypso winning Olympic gold. Photo © Tish Quirk
Guest: Melanie Smith Taylor
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements, OptiJoints
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!
59 min
November 19, 2021Stacia Klein Madden by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Catie Staszak are joined by Stacia Klein Madden to talk about excelling in the equitation ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Catie Staszak
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo Credit: David Erdek Photography
Guest: Stacia Klein Madden
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements, OptiJoints
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!
1 hr 7 min
November 12, 2021Julie Winkel & Tricia Booker by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Catie Staszak are joined by Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker to discuss their new book, Judging Hunters and Equitation: WTF? (Want The Facts?). Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Catie Staszak
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo: Judging Hunters and Equitation: WTF? (Want The Facts?) by Tricia Booker & Julie Winkel
Guest: Tricia Booker & Julie Winkel
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements, OptiJoints

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!
58 min
November 05, 2021Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Piper Klemm by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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On today's show Tonya talks about my her own personal preparation and mental skills routine in relation to how she got ready for a successful outing at the Capital Challenge horse show. Piper Klemm joins the show today to help Tonya describe and illustrate her mental skills approach as an example of a rider going after a long-term goal.

Guests and Links Plaidcast Episode 254:
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo: Tonya Johnston & Galactic, credit Shawn McMillen
Guest: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements
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!
57 min
October 29, 2021Sarah Mechlin Duhon & Mo Duhon by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Catie Staszak are joined by Sarah Mechlin Duhon and Mo Duhon to talk about what it's like to run family-owned equestrian businesses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Guests and Links Plaidcast Episode 253:
Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Catie Staszak
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo: Andrew Ryback Photography, Sarah Mechlin and Nice to Have (owned by Down the Line Equine LLC) at Pin Oak.
Guest: Sarah Mechlin Duhon and Mo Duhon of Mechlin Farm
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements
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!
1 hr 24 min
October 22, 2021Michael Tokaruk & Alicia Harlov by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Michael Tokaruk discuss the Capital Challenge Horse Show and the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East, and Alicia Harlov joins them to talk about how to best care for your horses' hooves. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Guests and Links Plaidcast Episode 252:
Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Michael Tokaruk of Tokaruk Show Stables
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo: Michael Tokaruk, left, with Chris Kappler judging 2021 USET Talent Search Finals East. - Kind Media
Guest: Michael Tokaruk
Guest: Alicia Harlov
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements
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!
1 hr 2 min
October 15, 2021Nick Haness by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper and Cira Pace Malta are joined by Nick Haness to talk about how to excel in the hunter ring, what to look for when buying an investment horse and the changes that are happening in our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

Guests and Links Plaidcast Episode 251:
Host: Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Podcast Manager of The Plaidcast, Cira Pace Malta
Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THIS
Photo: McCool Photography
Guest: Nick Haness
Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
Equestrian College Courses with Dr. Klemm
Shop The Plaid Horse store for TPH Apparel
Sponsors: Legends Horse Feed, Show Strides Book Series, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, Vitalize Blazin, Excel Supplements
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!
56 min

About The Plaidcast

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The Plaidcast is a weekly equestrian podcast hosted by Piper Klemm, PhD, publisher of The Plaid Horse magazine. Guests include Olympic riders, top hunter/jumper and equitation riders, trainers,…