Send a text Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Wellington International in Wellington, FL with Dinette Neuteboom, Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen and Michael Cruciotti. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dinette Neuteboom is a Dutch-born equestrian professional, writer, educator, and the founder of HorseGrooms—a platform dedicated to supporting and educating grooms around the world. She has worked across Europe, Argentina, the United States, China, and New Zealand with her skills in teaching, riding, grooming, and managing top hunters and show jumpers, as well as doing press work for major equestrian events. Through her work and writing, she advocates for horsemanship and amplifies the voices of those working behind the scenes in the horse industry. Guest: Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen is one of the most formidable talents in international show jumping, known for a blend of technical precision and an innate connection with her horses. Kelli works side-by-side with her mother, Cindy Cruciotti, at Serenity Farm, building a legacy centered on horsemanship and the pursuit of the sport’s highest levels. After a junior career that included winning the USEF Pessoa Medal Finals and the Maclay Finals Reserve Championship, Kelli became the youngest rider to win the Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon in 2015. Since turning professional, Kelli won the Artisan Farms U25 Series and has had podium finishes at Spruce Meadows and across Europe. Most recently, she won the CSI4* Coca-Cola Grand Prix at Tryon and had a stellar debut at the 2019 FEI World Cup Finals. Driven by a mission to represent her country, she continues to be a leading force for the next generation of American show jumping. Guest: Michael Cruciotti is a founder, innovator, and storyteller who is bridging sports, technology, and purpose-driven impact. He is the Founder and CEO of MAC Sports International- a marketing, media, and event production agency, which has helped redefine how niche sports engage audiences, attract major brands, and tell stories that resonate outside traditional boundaries. Beyond entrepreneurship, Michael’s work is deeply anchored in service and community. He is a key leader and advocate for the Kevin Babington Foundation, where he plays a central role in fundraising, marketing, and strategic storytelling in support of athletes facing spinal cord injuries and life-altering recoveries. His efforts have transformed equestrian events into powerful platforms for awareness, compassion, and action. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Windstar Cruises and World Equestrian Center Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!
