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Piper and Traci are joined by Alexa Weeks Pessoa and Alexa Chappellet to discuss how show jumping and wine are the perfect pairing! Brought to you by World Equestrian Center.  

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci Brooks
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Summer Equestrian College Courses online at St. Lawrence University
• Guest: Alexa Weeks Pessoa, pictured, credit Ashley Neuhof Photography
• Guest:  Alexa Chappellet
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Stonewall Farm, Finish Line, Subscribe to TPH, Balmoral TV, Straight Arrow, Total Saddle Fit, TPH Adult Amateur Lounge

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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 Traci are joined by Sally Ike and Sydney Shulman to discuss how the horse industry has changed and what the future holds. Brought to you by World Equestrian Center.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci Brooks
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Summer Equestrian College Courses online at St. Lawrence University
• Guest: Sydney Shulman, pictured
• Guest:  Sally Ike
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Stonewall Farm, Finish Line, Subscribe to TPH, Straight Arrow, Total Saddle Fit, The Plaid Horse Blog

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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The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya welcomes equestrian legend, Monty Roberts. Monty, who is known as the original horse whisperer, created a way of communicating with horses called Join-Up and has spent his life teaching others how to work in harmony with horses. He travels the world to demonstrate and teach his methods, and at 84 years old is still going strong. Tonya also answers a listener question about how to stop feeling "blah" about her goal setting when there are no horse shows.

• Hosts: Tonya Johnston, Visit her website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Guest: Monty Roberts
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: World Equestrian Center, AIG, Springtime Supplements, BalmoralTV, Stonewall Farm, and Show Strides Book Series, Read The Plaid Horse, Finish Line Horse Products, The Plaid Horse Adult Amateur Lounge

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 Sissy are joined by Giana Terranova and Steve Blanchard to discuss how horses can make dreams come true and how we can care for them in return. Brought to you by World Equestrian Center.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Sissy Wickes, Editor of The Plaid Horse
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Summer Equestrian College Courses online at St. Lawrence University
• Guest:  Giana Terranova
• Guest:  Steve Blanchard
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Stonewall Farm, Finish Line, Subscribe to TPH, Balmoral TV, Straight Arrow, Total Saddle Fit, TPH Adult Amateur Lounge

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 Sissy are joined by Traci and Carleton Brooks to discuss how they deal with the challenges of the horse industry in Southern California. Brought to you by World Equestrian Center.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Sissy Wickes, Editor of The Plaid Horse
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Summer Equestrian College Courses online at St. Lawrence University
• Guests:  Traci and Carleton Brooks Balmoral Farm
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Stonewall Farm, Finish Line, Subscribe to TPH, Balmoral TV, Read the TPH Blog, Straight Arrow Mane 'n Tail

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 Sissy are joined by Adam Edgar and Catie Staczak to discuss how horses have impacted their lives. Brought to you by World Equestrian Center.

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Sissy Wickes, Editor of The Plaid Horse
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Summer Equestrian College Courses online at St. Lawrence University
• Guest:  Adam Edgar
• Guest:  Catie Staszak
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Stonewall Farm, Finish Line, Subscribe to TPH, Balmoral TV, Read the TPH Blog

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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The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya welcomes Laura King, certified hypnotist, author, and life and sport coach. They chat about the ways Laura uses Neuro linguistic programming, self-hypnosis and sport coaching to help riders create success and health both in the ring and at home during these uncertain times. Tonya also offers some ideas of ways to adapt your mental skills for riding and use them as life skills during our unexpected stay-at-home sojourn. In the last segment, Tonya answers a listener question about how to keep feeling positive and productive even though she can't ride at this time.

Guests and Links Episode 171:

• Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Click Here
• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Sissy Wickes, Editor of The Plaid Horse; Tonya Johnston, Visit her website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Guest: Laura King
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: World Equestrian Center, Fabbri Boots, AIG, Springtime Supplements, Farm Credit, BalmoralTV, Stonewall Farm, and Show Strides Book Series, Read The Plaid Horse

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 Sissy are joined by Mavis Spencer and stunt rider Chloe Carabasi to discuss how horses can keep anyone grounded. Brought to you by World Equestrian Center. Listen in..

Guests and Links Episode 170:

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Sissy Wickes, Editor of The Plaid Horse; Tonya Johnston, Visit her website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Guest: Mavis Spencer
• Guest: Chloe Carabasi
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Read The Plaid Horse, Fabbri, Legends, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Farm Credit East

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, Sissy and Tonya discuss the end of the show season, Piper's last classes of the season and the current situation with the Coronavirus in the horse world.  Listen in...

Guests and Links Episode 169:

• Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Sissy Wickes, Editor of The Plaid Horse; Tonya Johnston, Visit her website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Read The Plaid Horse, Fabbri, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Farm Credit

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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NCAA Equestrian 2019-2020 regular season is coming to a close and featured some amazing riding.  Dr. Caroline Loos discusses current research at University of Kentucky funded by Cavalor and protein in your horse's diet.

• Hosts: Sissy Wickes, Editor of The Plaid Horse and Tom O'Mara, National Advisory Board Member for the NCEA.
• Title Sponsor: The World Equestrian Center
• Guest:  Dr. Caroline Loos, Cavalor, University of Kentucky
• Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine
• Sponsors: Springtime Supplements, Read The Plaid Horse, Fabbri, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, FARNAM, Kimes Ranch, Lucas Oil, Essex Classics, Legends Horse Feed, Equestrian Business Women

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!