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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. 5 HR AGO

    Rebecca Brown (USEA) & Dr. Kallie Hobbs (on Septic Horses) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send a text Piper speaks with Rebecca Brown of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) about volunteer requirements in their young athlete program. Dr. Kallie Hobbs of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences also joins to talk about a new technology called hemoperfusion, which is offering hope for septic horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Based in Dallas, Texas, Rebecca Brown owns and operates Estrella Farms with her husband, Adam. As an accomplished 4* level Event rider, Rebecca spends much of her time traveling the US for top competition. She is also a passionate instructor with a great group of clientele in Texas- as well as being a current United States Eventing Association (USEA) Emerging Athletes 21 (EA21) Instructor. Rebecca is also an avid volunteer, currently serving on several committees for the USEA including being a Young Rider Committee Co-Chair and a founding member of the Emerging Athletes 21 Program. Guest: Dr. Kallie Hobbs is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University where she works on the Large Animal Internal Medicine service. Outside of being a clinical veterinarian she also runs a research lab that focuses on vascular injury and sepsis in the horse. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Equine Affaire and Windstar Cruises  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    53 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Plaidcast in Person at USPC with Michael Lenard & Christian Baier

    Send a text Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the United States Pony Club Convention (USPC) in Chicago, IL with Michael Lenard and Christian Baier. Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Michael Lenard is the CFO and co-founder of Horse Spot, a cloud-based platform transforming horse show management through real-time scoring, streamlined entries, and enhanced user experience. A former CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, he transitioned to the equestrian world full-time after years of competing at the 1.40 m level. He also holds a USEF “R” Jumper Judge license and has managed A-rated shows nationwide. Under his leadership, Horse Spot now supports over 350 shows across 28 states and three countries. Guest: Christian Baier is a Diplomaed Riding Instructor (SvRf) and internationally certified Level III instructor who teaches across Europe and the United States and has developed educational systems in Asia. He trains horses through Grand Prix jumping while integrating classical dressage and teaches as a process of “connecting the dots” through science, curiosity, and whole-systems thinking. Together with his wife, McKrell Baier, he operates an educational facility in Tennessee dedicated to ethical, evidence-based horsemanship.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services and Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    40 min

  3. 13 FEB

    Plaidcast in Person at Wellington International with Dr. Monica Halem & Lenore Brown by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send a text Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Wellington International in Wellington, FL with Dr. Monica Halem and Lenore Brown. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Monica Halem is an avid equestrian and accomplished New York City Fifth Avenue dermatologist with over 20 years of experience in dermatology and skin care development and recognized as one of Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women in Medicine. She is the CEO and founder developer of EQUESTRIAN MD, the first groundbreaking advanced medical grade skincare line specifically designed for the unique needs of the equestrian community developed by a doctor and rider.Guest: Lenore Brown is an experienced sales, marketing, and public relations professional with a passion for horses and equestrian sport. Lenore was born in Harrisburg, PA on her parent's horse farm and rode competitively in the children’s and junior jumper divisions. After graduating from Hood College, Lenore returned to her roots, working as a professional groom, barn manager, and veterinarian technician for Steele and Associates. After moving to Wellington full time, she has held marketing positions at JRPR Public Relations and then as an executive at Phelps Media Group. For the past four years, she has served as Director of Sponsorship and Retail Sales at Wellington International.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    53 min

  4. 10 FEB

    The Plaidchat: February Breeding Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine

    Send a text 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 senior editor and senior reporter, Kimberly Loushin about the February breeding issue of The Plaid Horse. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kimberly Loushin is the senior editor and senior reporter at The Plaid Horse. She graduated from the University of Georgia, and over the last 11 years, she’s covered Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, World Cup Finals and major horse shows throughout the United States for major equestrian publications. Though she grew up in the hunter/jumper world, she now competes in eventing.Read the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services and Windstar CruisesJoin us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    23 min

  5. 6 FEB

    Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Brad Stulberg by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send us a text Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with author, researcher and coach Brad Stulberg about his newly released book, The Way of Excellence. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to The New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on the faculty at the University of Michigan. He lives in Asheville, NC. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Equine Affaire and Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    53 min

  6. 3 FEB

    The Plaidchat: Lucy Deslauriers (Grand Prix Rider)

    Send us a text 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 Grand Prix show jumping rider Lucy Deslauriers about her career and her involvement in the non-profit, GallopNYC.  Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: As the daughter of international Grand Prix riders Mario and Lisa Deslauriers, Lucy Deslauriers has followed their path to the show ring. At 26 years old, Lucy has accumulated many prominent wins, including those against her father. The bond she shared with her partner Hester molded Deslauriers into one the most successful young riders, winning FEI NAYC medals, a USEF Junior Jumper National Championship, and a USEF U25 National Championship. Since then, Lucy has competed on many FEI Jumping Nations Cup teams and helped to secure a team bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games, she was the first alternate rider for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo and she was a part of the US Team that won the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup at CHIO Aachen, Germany.Learn more about GallopNYCSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, Equi-Analytical and Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    22 min

  7. 30 JAN

    Will Coleman (US Event Rider) by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

    Send us a text Piper speaks with US event rider Will Coleman, who is currently ranked 20th in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Will Coleman has spent his life working with horses, and has been competing at the highest levels of eventing since he was 18 years old.  A professional with 25 years experience, Will has innumerable top results to his name. Beginning at the London Olympics in 2012, Will has been selected to represent the US at two Olympic Games and two World Championships. He was the highest placing US member of the 2022 World Equestrian Games squad that won a silver medal in Pratoni, Italy, finishing 7th individually at that event.  Will is also the only American eventer ever to win the Aachen CHIO Nations Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, and has been ranked as high as #5 in FEI Eventing.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Equi-Analytical and Windstar Cruises  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

    26 min

  8. 27 JAN

    The Plaidchat: Romi Glessner, Owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm

    Send us a text 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 Romi Glessner, the owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm, a rescue sanctuary for horses that is featured in the February issue of The Plaid Horse magazine. Listen in and share with friends! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Romi Glessner is the owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm, located in the Pittsburgh, PA area. She conceptualized the farm as a peaceful sanctuary for all horses but is drawn to those who have survived trauma, neglect, or abandonment. She collaborated with B&D Builders to see the structure through to reality. From a young age, Romi has had the desire to help horses who are misunderstood and often overlooked. As an adult, she is using years of research and experience to create a healing place to love and nurture these animals. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, Equi-Analytical and Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

    32 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
    552
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Plaidcast
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