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
540 episodes
Cricket Stone ('R'C1 Steward) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with lifelong horse professional Cricket Stone about her career, what being a 'R' C1 steward has meant to her and why it's important to give back to our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services....
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Episode 465
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55:19
The Plaidchat: Elizabeth Ehrlich & Todd Monahan on Metabolic Hoof Related Issues
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 Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs and farrier Todd Mon...
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20:10
Murray Kessler (CEO of Wellington International) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with the CEO of Wellington International Murray Kessler about all of the new improvements at WEF for the upcoming winter season including AI cameras in the FEI stalls. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services....
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Episode 464
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52:19
Plaidcast in Person at the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center with Kimbreley Hill
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center in Reisterstown, Maryland with Kimbreley Hill. Listen in and share with friends!Host: Piper Klemm...
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58:14
Hunter Holloway (on her business merger) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with trainer and FEI show jumper Hunter Holloway about her recent business merger with top trainer Don Stewart and what she's excited about for the upcoming year. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.<...
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Episode 463
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31:55
Plaidcast in Person at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Andi Bill, Mara Bunderson, Kayla Kintzele & Emily Elek
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin with Andi Bill, Mara Bunderson, Kayla Kintzele and Emily Elek. Listen in and share with friends!...
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1:02:22
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Sydney Mohrhardt by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Sydney Mohrhardt, who was the winner of both the Taylor Harris Insurance Services Medal Finals and the Hamel Foundation Equitation Championship this fall. Tonya also responds to a listener requ...
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Episode 462
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1:05:17
The Plaidchat: December Education 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 senior editor and senior reporter, Kimberly Loush...
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49:12
Plaidcast in Person with Michael Britt-León, Berry Porter & Steven Bluman by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut with Michael Britt-León, Berry Porter and Steven Bluman. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.<...
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Episode 461
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1:09:11
The Plaidchat: James Fairclough II on the FEI in the United States
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 grand prix show jumper and owner of Bexley Farm, ...
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59:35
Plaidcast in Person at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with Danielle & Jimmy Torano by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with Danielle and Jimmy Torano. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Ho...
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Episode 460
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54:04
Plaidcast in Person at Paso Robles Horse Park with Amanda Diefenderfer, Jamie Cheney & James Waldman
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Paso Robles Horse Park in Paso Robles, California with Amanda Diefenderfer, Jamie Cheney and James Waldman.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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48:57
2025 ASPCA Maclay Finals Recap with the Judges by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with two of the 2025 ASPCA Maclay Finals judges- Robin Swinderman Mitchell and Jimmy Toon. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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Episode 459
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35:20
Plaidcast in Person at Oldfields School with Anne Litz, Amy Phillips, Michelle Goodrich & Gabrielle Bernier
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland with Anne Litz, Amy Phillips, Michelle Goodrich and Gabrielle Bernier.Host: Piper Klemm, publis...
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1:13:42
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Laena Romond by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional rider and trainer for Heritage Farm, Laena Romond. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her
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Episode 458
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1:00:27
Plaidcast in Person at Grier School with Kara Lawler, Chrystal Coffelt-Wood, Lindsay Shaw, Natalie Townsend & Logan Faison
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Grier School in Birmingham, Pennsylvania with Kara Lawler, Chrystal Coffelt-Wood, Lindsay Shaw, Natalie Townsend, and Logan Faison.Host: Pip...
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1:25:20
Trent McGee (on Road to the Top) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with professional show jumping rider and member of the Road to the Top program, Trent McGee. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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Episode 457
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36:26
Plaidcast in Person at BTH Equestrians with Brittany Massey, Hilary Van Tatenhove, Dr. Kelly Miller-Jimenez, DVM & Hayley Johnson
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at BTH Equestrians in Sloughhouse, California with guests Brittany Massey, Hilary Van Tatenhove, Dr. Kelly Miller-Jimenez, DVM and Hayley Johnson.H...
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1:12:40
Margie Engle (on longevity as a rider) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with legendary show jumping rider Margie Engle. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGu...
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Episode 456
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25:11
Plaidcast in Person at Wills Park Equestrian Center with Cheryl Sims & Kelly Berry
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, GA with guests Cheryl Sims and Kelly Berry.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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56:51
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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45:50
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