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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).

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Paul Haefner & Parker Peacock by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send us Fan Mail Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with Paul Haefner, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Riding Far, LLC, as well as top junior competitor Parker Peacock. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Paul Haefner, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Riding Far, LLC, with over 35 years of experience. He works with equestrians to sharpen mental focus, build confidence, and improve emotional regulation, transforming both performance and the rider–horse relationships. Through his work with Riding Far, Paul is committed to collaborative integration of modern psychology, equine science, biomechanics, and horsemanship. He helps riders better understand themselves, their horses, and how to create meaningful change. Together, the Riding Far team provides education, mentorship, and guidance that support both riders and instructors, fostering lasting success and well-being for horse and human alike. Guest: Parker Peacock is a top junior competitor in all three rings who started her riding career at her home farm “Peacock Acres” that her mom Ashley owns. She then rode with Victoria Colvin for eight years before joining the team at Ashland Farms. Some of Parker’s top accomplishments include 2026 winner of the WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, reserve champion at the 2025 Maclay and USEF Medal Finals, as well as winner of the Wilson Dennehy Award and Kip Rosenthal Award. All of those accolades were aboard Montverdi, owned by Ken and Emily Smith, with whom she started partnering with last year - which was also his first year in the equitation. Parker was also grand champion in the 2025 3’6" USEF Junior Hunter Finals aboard Verified in their first show together. In the fall she will go on to ride for the team at Auburn University.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Equine Affaire, Zoetis and Sentinel Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    1hr 17min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Plaidchat: Tiffany Walker (of Somerset Sporthorse)

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Tiffany Walker of Somerset Sporthorse about her two fulfiling careers- trainer and accountant. Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Tiffany Walker is a trainer at Somerset Sporthorse in West Dundee, IL, which owned by her sister, Tammy McConnell. Tiffany is also an award-winning Senior Project Accountant with Bulley & Andrews, one of Chicago’s oldest general contractors. Working alongside her sister and mom, Sandy Walker, Tiffany has spent the past 25 years developing riders from their first time in the saddle to ribbon winners at major competitions such as Wellington International, Junior Hunter Finals, the Washington International Horse Show, the National Horse Show and IEA Nationals. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services and Sentinel  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    27 min

  3. 27 MAR

    Elizabeth Pandich (on Horses & Politics) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send us Fan Mail Piper speaks with rider, trainer, judge and now politician Elizabeth Pandich of Limelight Farm. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Elizabeth Pandich is the owner and operator of Limelight Farm, a USEF “r” judge in hunters and equitation, and a recent political candidate. She entered the sport as a professional after graduating from Cornell University with a degree in Communications, and is now expanding into other fields, drawing on what she has learned, and continues to learn, from the industry, the sport and the horses.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: TerraNova Equestrian Center, Equine Affaire and Sentinel  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    34 min

  4. 24 MAR

    The Plaidchat: Show Strides Book 8, How Horses Help

    Send us Fan Mail 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 co-author of the Show Strides series Rennie Dyball about book 8, How Horses Help. Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest:  Rennie Dyball is the author or co-author of more than twenty books, including the award-winning SHOW STRIDES series, GOOD BOY, EDDIE, and THE ADHD FIELD GUIDE FOR ADULTS. She is a freelance editor, a college essay coach, and a lifelong horse lover who competes in the adult hunter and equitation divisions. Order Show Strides Book 8Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, TerraNova Equestrian Center and Sentinel  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    21 min

  5. 20 MAR

    Plaidcast in Person at Live Oak International with Jacob Arnold, Dr. Andrew Smith & Olaf Petersen by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send us Fan Mail Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida with Jacob Arnold, Dr. Andrew Smith and Olaf Petersen. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jacob Arnold is one of the United States’ top combined driving athletes. Originally from Snow Camp, NC, he began driving at age 8 with the family pony and went on to earn the title of USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year in 2011. He has represented the U.S. at five FEI World Championships and won the Single Horse Marathon at the 2014 World Championships. He is also a multiple-time USEF National Champion in both pair horses and pair ponies. Today, Jacob runs JA Combined Driving, where he continues competing at the highest levels of the sport while helping grow combined driving in the US.Guest: Dr. Andrew Smith is an equine surgeon at Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care in Florida. A lifelong horseman who started out riding cutting horses as a teenager, he obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine before completing a surgical residency and Ph.D at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. His research has focused on advanced imaging and new treatments for osteoarthritis in horses. Dr. Smith became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2017 and previously practiced at Woodside Equine Clinic in Virginia before returning to Florida. Guest: Olaf Petersen is an FEI Level 4 Course Designer, and has designed tracks for Longines FEI World Cup Qualifiers at over 13 locations in 10 different countries. His course designing career began in 1990, and he earned his International Course Designer status from the FEI in 2002. He served as Co-Course Designer at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. He then designed the Southeast Asian Games in Manila in 2005 and the Asian Games in Doha in 2006. Olaf returns to Live Oak International for the fifth time.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: TerraNova Equestrian Center, Equine Affaire, Sentinel and World Equestrian Center Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    46 min

  6. 13 MAR

    Jane Ehrhart (of River Hill Farm) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send us Fan Mail Piper speaks with trainer Jane Ehrhart of River Hill Farm in Wellington, Florida about adults showing ponies. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Jane Ehrhart runs River Hill Farm, a private training facility based in Wellington, Florida. Jane's customers have had major wins at USEF Pony Finals, Wellington International, all of the indoor national finals as well as the Devon Horse Show.  Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: TerraNova Equestrian Center and World Equestrian Center  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    39 min

  7. 6 MAR

    Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Dustin Goodwin by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send us Fan Mail Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional rider and trainer Dustin Goodwin. Tonya also discusses the mindset skills used by two outstanding gold medal athletes from the winter Olympics. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Dustin Goodwin began riding in British Columbia at age ten, earning early success with reserve championships in the C.E.T. Medal Finals and the Equine Canada Hunt Seat Medal Finals at the Royal Winter Fair in 2002. He turned professional at 18, later taking an eight-year break to pursue a degree and career in design before returning to the sport in 2013. His accomplishments include multiple national championships, the 2017 WCHR Developing Professional National title, over 10 USHJA International Hunter Derby wins, and more than 30 USHJA National Derby wins. As a trainer, Dustin has guided students to top national results, including longtime student Olivia Aul’s top-12 finish at the 2024 USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals. Dustin currently runs a full service hunter, jumper and equitation program in the Seattle area. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Equine Affaire, Zoetis and World Equestrian Center Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    1hr 6min

  8. 3 MAR

    The Plaidchat: Sonja Ochadlik on Horse Auctions

    Send us Fan Mail 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 horse auctions. Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Sonja Ochadlik is a showjumping rider originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now based in Ireland. She runs Stonehall Sporthorses, a business specialising in producing young horses and sourcing and selling top-quality horses and ponies. Sonja is passionate about the training and welfare of horses and working towards making the sport of showjumping more inclusive. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services and World Equestrian Center  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    40 min
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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).

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  • Creator
    The Plaid Horse
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    562
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Plaidcast
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