The Plaidcast
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, horse show managers and industry insiders, plus in-depth conversations on topics such as horsemanship, collegiate riding, the state of our sport and horse show how to’s for riders at every level. One episode each month is devoted to the mental side of riding with nationally recognized mental skills coach and author Tonya Johnston (Inside Your Ride).
Episodes
520 episodes
2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals Recap with Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with Michael Tokaruk who recently judged the 2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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Episode 455
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1:04:58
The Plaidchat: 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East winner, Eleanor Rudnicki
Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search ...
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Plaidcast in Person with Chelsea Coyle, Dr. Caitlin Rothacker, DVM & Christina Keim by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Chelsea Coyle, Dr. Caitlin Rothacker, DVM, and Christina Keim. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services....
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Episode 454
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1:45:05
The Plaidchat: Trust Fall & Dr. Joseph Wakshlag on CBD in horses
Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper reads her latest article, "Trust Fall." Following the reading...
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Plaidcast in Person with Dr. Monica Halem & Tonya Johnston, MA by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Dr. Monica Halem and Tonya Johnston, MA. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: <...
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Episode 453
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1:18:23
The Plaidchat: Dr. Stephen Rich & Eric Siegel
Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Dr. Stephen Rich and Eric Siegel about the discov...
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Plaidcast in Person with Dr. Holly Helbig, DVM by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Dr. Holly Helbig, DVM. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, pu...
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Episode 452
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1:09:45
The Plaidchat: Hilary Yager & the September Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Hilary Yager who is the Program Director of Kind ...
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Ken Krome by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with legendary course designer Ken Krome about the upcoming Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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Episode 451
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Plaidcast in Person at Sweet Briar College with Mimi Wroten, President Hutson, Dr. Alyson Ainsworth & Dr. Christopher Smith
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, VA with guests Mimi Wroten, President Mary Pope Maybank Hutson, Dr. Alyson Ainsworth & Dr. Christopher Smith.
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1:25:50
Havens Schatt by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top hunter rider and trainer Havens Schatt of Milestone Farm about her most recent big win at HITS Hudson Valley in the $200,000 ClipMyHorse.TV Hunter Classic and her approach on bringing along green horses. Brought to you ...
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Episode 450
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44:08
The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Pony Jumpers
Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the exciting growth of the pony jum...
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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride- Mental Skills Q & A Part 2 by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers more mental skills for riding questions from our listeners. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her
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Episode 449
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58:58
The Plaidchat: TPH August Cover Story Harlow Bottarini & Dr. Stefanie Mazer, PsyD
Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with TPH August cover story Harlow Bottarini and longt...
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44:51
Brianne Goutal-Marteau & Archie Cox by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top trainers Brianne Goutal-Marteau and Archie Cox about the upcoming 2025 Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host:
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Episode 448
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42:41
Special Episode: Michael Tokaruk on Green Incentive & Derby Finals by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top rider, trainer and judge Michael Tokaruk about this year's Green Incentive and Derby Finals. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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The Plaidchat: Dr. Anna Pesta Dunaway of Purina Animal Nutrition
Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with Dr. Anna Pesta Dunaway of Purina Animal Nutrition...
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34:59
David Reichert by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with David Reichert of the United Dressage and Jumping Club on how they are trying to change the way we train and compete at horse shows in the United States. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
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Episode 447
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47:00
Berry Porter by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top trainer Berry Porter of Brookside Pine Farms in Texas about the latest USEF/USHJA Town Hall meeting, Green Incentive Finals and general horsemanship. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. ...
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Episode 446
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53:07
Plaidcast in Person at Spy Coast Farm with Tonya Johnston, MA, Dr. Stephen Reed & Dr. Julie Vargas by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY with Tonya Johnston, MA, Dr. Stephen Reed and Dr. Julie Vargas. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
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Episode 445
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1:45:07
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride- Mental Skills Q & A by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers mental skills questions from our listeners. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her
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Episode 444
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45:26
Plaidcast in Person with Jeff Papows, Geoff Case and Philip Richter by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with Jeff Papows, Geoff Case and Philip Richter—plus the international premiere of The In Gate Season 2 by KB Media. Brought to you ...
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Episode 443
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1:41:54
Plaidcast in Person with Geoff Case, Clara & Stella Propp by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with guests Geoff Case, Clara & Stella Propp. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hos...
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Episode 442
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1:35:14