The Plaidcast

Piper speaks with Mark Miness and Karen Lucian who are amateur riders that support professionals in this industry as owners and collaborators. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Mark MinessGuest: Karen LucianTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoBoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top rider Aaron Vale and answers a listener question on handling fatigue at a show. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Website FacebookInside Your Ride Guest: Aaron Vale Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoBoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieSentinel Horse NutritionLaurel Springs School

Piper speaks with rider, trainer and USEF R judge, Rob Jacobs. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Rob Jacobs Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoBoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieCheval Press

Piper speaks with Jim Hagman of Elvenstar Farm about riding and training. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Jim Hagman Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieWorld Equestrian Center

Piper speaks with Katie Monahan Prudent about how she is working to grow the next generation of US Show Jumpers. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Katie Monahan-PrudentTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieWorld Equestrian Center

Piper speaks with internationally known FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima. Justin Garner, the Senior Director of Hospitality Operations and Marketing at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, also joins to talk about the upcoming Longines League of Nations™ event and new developments at WEC. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Anderson LimaGuest: Justin GarnerTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieWorld Equestrian Center

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top rider and trainer Nick Haness about his mindset for training and competing, how he manages his busy schedule, maintaining consistency, his mental preparation for big classes and more. Tonya also asks Nick several listener questions such as how he stays focused for the last jump when it's been a great round, how he managed to overcome the biggest obstacle in his career, and what mindset advice he gives his amateur clients. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Website FacebookInside Your Ride Guest: Nick HanessTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:Laurel Springs School, American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieWorld Equestrian Center

Piper speaks with three groups of people that work in different parts of the horse industry; the American Horse Council, the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association and the TAKE2 and the TAKE THE LEAD Thoroughbred Retirement Program. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Julie BroadwayGuest: Joy CookGuest: Chris GouldGuest: Andy BelfioreGuest: Rick SchosbergTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieWorld Equestrian Center

Piper speaks with Lauren O'Connor & Catie Kovelman about how horses saved Lauren during the #metoo movement. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Lauren O'ConnorGuest: Catie KovelmanTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:Show Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with two riders and trainers, Matt Piccolo from Nashville, Tennessee and Grand Prix rider Taylor Kain, who just moved from the US to Europe this past year. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid Horse Guest: Matt PiccoloGuest: Taylor KainTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKare,Show Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral Standard,Good Boy, Eddie World Equestrian Center

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with peak performance and sport parenting coach Kirsten Jones, who is the author of the recently released book "Raising Empowered Athletes". Tonya and Kirsten discuss tools for all athletes to be their best as well as best practices for supporting your kids or friends as they pursue their riding aspirations. Tonya also shares a strategy called "riding with bookends" that helps strengthen your pre-ride routine and your focus in the moment. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Website FacebookInside Your Ride Guest: Kirsten JonesTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:American StallsPurina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, EddieWorld Equestrian Center

Piper and co-host Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm speak with Wendy Murdoch about how to improve horse coordination and balance while enhancing communication and connection between horse and rider. Dr. Kathleen Anderson, DVM also joins to talk about her practice at Fair Hill Training Center in Fair Hill, Maryland, which she shares with Michael Matz. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid Horse Traci BrooksGuest: Wendy Murdoch Guest: Dr. Kathleen Anderson, DVM Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareLaurel Springs School,Show Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral Standard,Good Boy, Eddie, Silver Lining Herbs World Equestrian Center

Piper speaks with a family of three equestrian sisters, Stella, Juliette & Clara Propp, who compete in the hunters and jumpers at the top level while also balancing school. Education Consultant Randi Heathman also joins to talk about how she helps equestrian students and their parents navigate the college application process. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Stella Propp Guest: Juliette Propp Guest: Clara Propp Guest: Randi Heathman Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionWordley Martin Premium Equestrian SurfacesAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral Standard,Good Boy, Eddie Silver Lining Herbs

Piper speaks with Dr. Tim Worden, PhD about biometrics and show jumping performance and Dr. David Woznica about how riders can take better care of their bodies to help prevent injuries. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Tim Worden Guest: Dr. David Woznica Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionWordley MartinAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs about their exciting new product, OM3GA. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Elizabeth Ehrlich Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:Show Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with olympic Grand Prix rider and trainer Daniel Bluman and US Equestrian President Tom O'Mara. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Daniel Bluman Guest: Tom O’MaraTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top junior rider who recently became an amateur, Avery Glynn. Tonya also gives her top tips for making a new riding playlist to help you get ready for your rides in 2024. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Website FacebookInside Your Ride Guest: Avery Glynn Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareLaurel Springs School, Show Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Piper and Geoff Case of Horseshoe Bend Sales discuss some of the top Plaidcast episodes from 2023. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff CaseTitle Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionAmerica CryoLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with Cynthia Montague about her supplement company Biostar US. The owner of The Engraver, Barbara Jacobsen, joins to talk about the evolution of her business. Lastly, Amy Hassinger joins to talk to being an owner and entrepreneur in this sport, and we also talk about her latest fashion venture, AP Hassinger. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Cynthia Montague Guest: Barbara JacobsenGuest: Amy Hassinger Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionAmerica CryoAlexis Kletjian JewelryLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie

Piper speaks with top hunter riders and judges, Holly Orlando and Lyman T. Whitehead about style in the hunter ring and what they look for when judging the hunters. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: The Plaid HorseGuest: Holly Orlando Guest: Lyman T. Whitehead Title Sponsor Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To:The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal NutritionAmerica CryoAlexis Kletjian JewelryLAURACEABoneKareShow Strides Book SeriesWith Purpose: The Balmoral StandardGood Boy, Eddie