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
483 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brooke Brombach & Colleen Brombach by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with the Plaid Horse Magazine March cover story, Brooke Brombach and her mother & trainer Colleen Brombach. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of <...
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Episode 428
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The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on the Future of Hunter Sport
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 USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff ...
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2025 WEF Equitation Championship Recap with Karen Healey & Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with two of the judges from the 2025 WEF Equitation Championship in Wellington, Florida, Karen Healey and Michael Tokaruk. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, pub...
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Episode 427
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The Plaidchat: Lake Placid Horse Show Chairman Philip Richter & AQHA Director of Competitions Scott Neuman
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 Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show Phi...
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Kristen VanderVeen & Alise Oken by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with show jumping riders Kristen VanderVeen and Alise Oken, who will be representing the US at the FEI World Cup Finals in Basel, Switzerland on April 1-6, 2025. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
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Episode 426
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The Plaidchat: STRIDER's COO Natasha Sprengers-Levine, Writer Jessica Shannon & Author Jody Jaffe
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 COO of STRIDER, Natasha Sprengers-Levine. We also...
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Emily Elek by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with veteran pony trainer Emily Elek about a recent Facebook post she made that struck a nerve in the pony community and has larger implications for how we run our championships for junior riders. Brought to you by...
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Episode 425
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The Plaidchat: March Wellness Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine & ShowMD Founder Dr. Barb Blasko
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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Amelia Newcomb & Natalie Hummel by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with dressage trainer and rider Amelia Newcomb and high-performance coach and somatic practitioner Natalie Hummel. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher o...
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Episode 424
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The Plaidchat: Dr. Alberto Rullan, VDM
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. Alberto Rullan, VDM, who was featured in the ...
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Plaidcast LIVE! from Wellington International with Greg Prince & Kyla Makhloghi by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from Wellington International with guests Greg Prince & Kyla Makhloghi. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of
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Episode 423
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The Plaidchat: Geoff Case on Work/Life Balance
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 USEF “R” judge, FEI trainer, and clinician Geoff ...
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Chester Weber & Chloe Reid by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with the Co-Presidents of Live Oak International- Chester Weber, who is the most decorated combined driver in the US and Chloe Reid, who is an International show jumper. We discuss their riding careers and the upcoming 2025 Live...
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Episode 422
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The Plaidchat: RingSide Pro Founder Emma Fass & Marley Lien-Gonzalez
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 RingSide Pro founder and TPH Small Business Conte...
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Nicola Philippaerts, Dr. David Ramey, DVM & Ken Whelihan by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper speaks with Belgian show jumping rider Nicola Philippaerts about his recent successes. Dr. David Ramey, DVM also talks about his book, Lost Traditions: Horses and Horse Medicine in Pre-Modern Japan. Ken Wh...
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Episode 421
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