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Piper speaks with Olympic short listed show jumping rider Karl Cook, who is currently ranked # 2 in the US, about his most recent success at the CSIO 5* shows in Europe, training and his new jumper bit venture. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Karl Cook started riding at the age of 8 with his mother and sister, quickly developing a lifelong passion for horses. He had a successful junior and young rider caree...

Piper speaks with Stevie McCarron Wigley about training and managing her business. Dr. Robert Jacobs of Purina Animal Nutrition also joins to talk about the equine microbiome. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Stevie McCarron Wigley grew up in Los Angeles, California as the daughter of Hall of Fame Jockey, Chris McCarron. Stevie competed and worked for many top professionals through her junior and professiona...

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and host of The Plaidcast podcast. Tonya also speaks with amateur jumper rider Holly Scapa. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Holly Scapa started riding when she was 10 years old, but really began showing as an amateur. She has had success competing in the equitati...

Piper speaks with Dr. Shadi Ireifej, owner and co-founder of VetTriage, a 24/7 video telehealth platform that is hoping to change the way after-hours equine emergencies are handled. Piper also speaks with Jordan Wooten from Recycleballs Green Gold, a nonprofit company that is focused on saving the planet by recycling and reusing tennis balls. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Shadi Ireifej DVM DACVS is a ...

Piper speaks with top rider, trainer and judge Jimmy Torano of JET Show Stable about the state of our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jimmy Torano operates JET Show Stable based in Wellington, Florida and Mohrsville, Pennsylvania. JET Show Stable offers premier training, showing and sales services. Jimmy frequently visits Europe, and is one of the nation’s top importers of up and coming young show ju...

Piper speaks with the 2024 IHSA National Champion Team Equestrian Coach Ashley Henry of Savannah College of Art and Design. Joanie Morris joins to talk about her new role with Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Tara Swersie of STRIDER also joins to talk about making horse show entries easier for all equestrians. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Ashley Henry is the head coach of the Savannah College of Art an...