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
498 episodes
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
John Haime by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with Performance Coach, John Haime about how riders can build their mental strength outside of the ring to perform better inside the ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. <...
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Episode 441
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49:32
The Plaidchat: Bit-Tex Founder Katie Burr
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 Plaid Horse equine impact small business contest winner ...
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12:48
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Quentin Judge by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top trainer and rider, Quentin Judge and answers a listener question about returning to a venue after a tough show. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. <...
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Episode 440
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49:03
The Plaidchat: Rebecca Walton of Cavaletti Consulting
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 Rebecca Walton of Cavaletti Consulting about media in th...
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38:52
Baylee Mckeever by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with Baylee Mckeever about balancing college life at Auburn University with riding and showing alongside her equestrian family and supportive team at McLain Ward's Castle Hill Farm. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Ser...
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Episode 439
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23:22
Plaidcast in Person with Don Stewart, Emma Fass, Michael Lenard & Kate Rice Nilan 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 Don Stewart, Emma Fass, Michael Lenard & Kate Rice Nilan. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
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Episode 438
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2:03:53
The Plaidchat: Caitlin Looney of Extend Equine Massage
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 TPH Small business winner, Caitlin Looney of Extend Equi...
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20:35
Berry Porter by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top trainer Berry Porter about hunter and equitation judging. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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Episode 437
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1:00:16
The Plaidchat: FireHorse Rescue Kits Founder Holly Johnson
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 TPH Small business winner, Holly Johnson of FireHorse Re...
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26:06
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Katie Dinan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top international show jumper Katie Dinan and teaches a technique for keeping the spark in your goal setting. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
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Episode 436
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1:01:40
Ken & Emily Smith by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top trainers, Ken & Emily Smith of Ashland Farms. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Hors...
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Episode 435
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29:50
Nick Haness by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top hunter rider and trainer, Nick Haness. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse<...
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Episode 434
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46:49
The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Equine Education
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 different types of equine educa...
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1:02:39
Kimberly Loushin & Emily Day by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with senior reporter for The Chronicle of the Horse, Kimberly Loushin about media in horse sport. Piper also speaks with the director of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Emily Day about the upcoming 172nd anniversary horse ...
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Episode 433
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1:16:25
The Plaidchat: 2025 IHSA National Championship Recap with Michael Tokaruk
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 one of the judges from the 2025 Intercollegiate H...
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46:14
Plaidcast LIVE! from The Madeira School with Phoebe Lang, Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS & Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from The Madeira School in McLean, VA with guests Phoebe Lang, Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS and Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host:
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Episode 432
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57:58
The Plaidchat: Lucky Braids Founder Ruthann Smith
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 Plaid Horse Small Business Contest winner, Ru...
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45:40
Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Adriana Forte & Violet Tatum by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top junior riders Adriana Forte and Violet Tatum. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her
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Episode 431
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59:38
Special Episode: Piper Klemm on The Centaur Podcast
In this special episode, Piper Klemm joins Camron Adibi as a guest on The Centaur Podcast. They discuss Piper's background, The Plaid Horse and educating the next generation of equestrians. Subscribe To:
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59:45
The Plaidchat: April and May/June Issues of The Plaid Horse Magazine & Adelle Alletto
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 Plaid Horse Magazine online editor Marley ...
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49:24
Maggie Jayne by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with top rider and trainer, Maggie Jayne about her successful family business and her experience training young horses and riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Kl...
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Episode 430
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32:53
The Plaidchat: Author and Educator, Mary Ann Simonds
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 author and educator, Mary Ann Simonds. Listen in ...
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1:09:50
Sonja Ochadlik & David Silver by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the differences between horse sport in Europe vs. the US. Piper also speaks with David Silver, the founder of Detroit Horse Power, a program in which horses help Detroit’s youth and communities grow, co...
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Episode 429
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1:14:28
The Plaidchat: TPH April Cover Story Dinette Neuteboom & Amy McGann of HorseGrooms
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 team behind HorseGrooms, Dinette Neuteboom an...
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