The Plaidcast The Plaid Horse

Piper speaks with August cover story of The Plaid Horse Magazine, Amanda Lyerly and Lauren Kardel about educating the next generation of equestrians. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Amanda Lyerly is a trainer and rider based out of Madison Hills Farm in Gates Mills, Ohio, and Wellington, Florida. Amanda's students and horses have won championships at the biggest horse shows in the country including the Devo...

Piper speaks with Dianne Grod about her lifetime with horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dianne Grod has excelled with Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Quarter Horses, and warmbloods for over 65 years. She won Grand Prix and Puissance classes, represented the United States in two separate Nations Cup classes, team penned, was an exercise rider on the track, scored national wins with hunters, and coached others...

Piper speaks with Dr. Jim Chiapetta about the equine respiratory system and May cover of The Plaid Horse magazine and top junior rider, Grace Russo. Dr. Timothy Winegard also joins to talk about his upcoming book, THE HORSE: A Galloping History of Humanity. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Jim Chiapetta DVM, JD is a graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and Mitchell Hamli...

Piper speaks with Beezie and John Madden and Victoria Birdsall about their new business partnership and their plans for the future. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Beezie Madden is one of the top US show jumping riders and has set the standards for show jumping. She was the first woman to pass the $1 million mark in earnings, and in 2004, she became the first woman and American to reach the top three in the...

Piper speaks with Richard Howley, International show jumping rider for Ireland and Olympic team alternate about his career, most recent successes and training philosophy. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Richard Howley is an International showjumping rider for Ireland. From unassuming beginnings to international acclaim, Richard's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and love for the sport. In...

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...