Best Thomas Garner Podcasts (2024)

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Maggie McAlary, Laura Connaway & Dr. Sandra Gregory by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:01:01

8h ago1:01:01

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Piper speaks with rider and trainer Maggie McAlary about her career and splitting her time between Europe and the United States. Working amateur riders Laura Connaway and Dr. Sandra Gregory also join to talk about how they help each other to make horse shows within their busy careers. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper…

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Margo Thomas & Violet Tatum by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 33:32

7d ago33:32

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Piper speaks with top US show jumping groom Margo Thomas and top junior rider Violet Tatum. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Margo Thomas is the head groom for Laura Kraut. After graduating from Virginia Intermont College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Equine Studies, Margo sta…

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Mark Miness & Karen Lucian by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:05:27

14d ago1:05:27

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Mark Miness has been riding horses competitively since he was twelve years old. As a young rider, M…

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Aaron Vale by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 49:44

21d ago49:44

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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: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Aaron Vale is a top rider and trainer who manages Thinkslikeahorse, a full…

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Rob Jacobs by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 44:33

28d ago44:33

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Piper speaks with rider, trainer and USEF R judge, Rob Jacobs. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Rob Jacobs is a licensed and insured equestrian trainer, judge, and clinician based in Seattle, WA. Rob received a BA in 2011 from St. Andrews University where he studied Politics…

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Jim Hagman by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:09:35

1M ago1:09:35

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Piper speaks with Jim Hagman of Elvenstar Farm about riding and training. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Jim Hagman is the Founder, Head Coach and Instructor of Elvenstar in Moorpark, California. As founder, Jim not only laid the foundation, but also presented and develope…

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Katie Monahan Prudent by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 50:06

1M ago50:06

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: One of the most successful riders in U.S. Show Jumping history, Katie Monahan-Prudent was a member of the 1986 gold medal winning…

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Anderson Lima & Justin Garner by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 47:46

2M ago47:46

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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 …

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Nick Haness by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:06:21

2M ago1:06:21

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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 gr…

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Julie Broadway, Joy Cook, Chris Gould, Andy Belfiore & Rick Schosberg by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 58:18

2M ago58:18

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Ju…

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Special Plaidcast: Lauren O'Connor & Catie Kovelman by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 52:55

2M ago52:55

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Lauren O'Connor is the head of IP acquisitions at Amazon Studios. In 2017, Lauren's life changed forever when a memo she had sent to …

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Matt Piccolo & Taylor Kain by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Originally from Massachusetts, Matt Piccolo and husband Devan Cottrell ru…

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Kirsten Jones by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:01:52

3M ago1:01:52

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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 aspiration…

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Wendy Murdoch & Dr. Kathleen Anderson by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 53:15

3M ago53:15

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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. B…

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Stella, Juliette & Clara Propp and Randi Heathman by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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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 Tayl…

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Dr. Tim Worden, PhD & Dr. David Woznica by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:15:21

3M ago1:15:21

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Dr. Tim Worden is a sports performance consultant, Membe…

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Special Plaidcast: Elizabeth Ehrlich by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 13:23

3M ago13:23

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Piper speaks with Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs about their exciting new product, OM3GA. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Elizabeth Ehrlich is the founder and president of Equine Elixirs. Her unique approach to creating all-natural, whole food based supplements that ad…

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Daniel Bluman & Tom O'Mara by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:17:25

4M ago1:17:25

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Daniel Bluman, born in Colombia and of Jewish descent, represents Israel in the world of show jumping. Currently ranked 15th on Jumpi…

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Avery Glynn by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 50:37

4M ago50:37

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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: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your…

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Year End 2023 Recap by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:14:22

4M ago1:14:22

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge. As a rider, Geoff has represented the United States in International competitions. As a tra…

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Cynthia Montague, Barbara Jacobsen & Amy Hassinger by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

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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, H…

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Holly Orlando & Lyman T. Whitehead by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 59:49

4M ago59:49

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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: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Holly Orlando is one of the country's most coveted hunter riders. Holly has e…

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Colleen Reed by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 59:32

5M ago59:32

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with barn manager extraordinaire Colleen Reed. Tonya also shares a technique that helps you focus on your successes from 2023 and teaches how to bring those successes with you into the new year. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy h…

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Stephanie Danhakl & Callie Seaman by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 54:29

5M ago54:29

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Piper speaks with top amateur riders Stephanie Danhakl and Callie Seaman, who were both recently champion at Indoors while juggling the many aspects of adult life outside of the show ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Stephanie Danhakl is a 36 year old amateur hunter rid…

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Dr. Betsee Parker by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:04:07

5M ago1:04:07

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Piper speaks with Dr. Betsee Parker about being one of the top horse and pony owners and sponsors in the horse show world, what it's been like supporting so many junior and professional riders over the years and how she is overcoming biases in our sport. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid …

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Plaid.0 Episode 8- Michael Britt-León & Diane Carney 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

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Welcome back to Plaid.0, a special from The Plaidcast, where we discuss topics going on in the heart of our sport. On today’s episode, we are discussing riding style in the hunter ring and the negative comments that have been posted on social media when top horse and rider photos have been posted online. Listen in! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of T…

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Special Plaidcast: Wendy Peralta & Danny Robertshaw by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 33:38

6M ago33:38

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Piper speaks with two of the judges from the 2023 ASPCA Maclay Finals at the National Horse Show, Wendy Peralta and Danny Robertshaw. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Wendy Peralta is the owner and operator of Seabreeze Farm Inc. located in Geneva, Florida. Seabreeze is a we…

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Rachel Boggus, Kiera Phlipot & Jessica Jones by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:17:47

6M ago1:17:47

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Piper speaks with amateur rider Rachel Boggus about her experience as a working mother while also chasing big dreams and competitive goals. Another amateur rider, Kiera Phlipot joins to talk about her journey with her horse from an unbroke four year old to winning the Amateur Owner Hunter USEF Horse of the Year title. Jessica Jones, CEO/Owner of Eq…

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Nina Hammarström by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 50:04

6M ago50:04

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with equestrian fitness coach Nina Hammarström. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Nina Hammarström is a fitness and Health coach who has specialized in equestrians since 2005. She is a showjumping …

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Julie Winkel & Michael Meller by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 55:11

6M ago55:11

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Piper speaks with Julie Winkel about her young horse trainer school and her trainer symposium that brings together seasoned and young trainers to share knowledge and experience for the next generation of trainers. Michael Meller of MMM Horseman also joins to talk about training the young jumpers in this country. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Ins…

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Special Plaidcast: John French, Adam Snow & Dr. Shelley Onderdonk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 35:54

6M ago35:54

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Piper and Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm, Inc. are joined by top hunter rider John French, Dr. Shelley Onderdonk and Adam Snow to discuss how to keep our horses happy and healthy while horse showing. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci Brooks Guest: For decades, John French h…

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Geoff Case by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:03:20

7M ago1:03:20

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Piper speaks with top trainer and judge Geoff Case of Horseshoe Bend Sales about how to try a horse, what to look for and how to navigate the buying process better. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge. As a rider, Geoff has rep…

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Special Plaidcast: Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 32:55

7M ago32:55

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Piper speaks with top rider, trainer and judge Michael Tokaruk about his experience judging at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Michael Tokaruk is a top rider, trainer and judge who also runs a training and sales …

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Cassio Rivetti by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 53:41

7M ago53:41

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top Grand Prix rider and trainer Cassio Rivetti. Tonya also discusses best practices for handling down time at special horse shows. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Cassio Rivetti started to …

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Amanda Drobnis, Maggie Clancy, Elizabeth Ehrlich & Dr. Meg Miller by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 52:34

7M ago52:34

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Piper speaks with Amanda Drobnis about her company, Hilltop BioSciences and Maggie Clancy about her horse sales app, the Enbarr app. Elizabeth Ehrlich of Equine Elixirs and Dr. Meg Miller also join to talk about gastric issues in horses. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Aman…

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Troy Hendricks & Oliver Kennedy by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:14:55

7M ago1:14:55

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Piper and Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm speak with Troy Hendricks of Kimber-View Stables about judging some of the top shows in this country. Oliver Kennedy, co-founder of the Capital Challenge Horse Show, also joins to talk about the upcoming show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, …

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Britt McCormick by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 57:26

7M ago57:26

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Piper speaks with the newly appointed USHJA President Britt McCormick about his new role and plans for the future. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Britt Mccormick has been an owner, rider and trainer for over 25 years at Elmstead Farm LLC in Parker, Texas and was just recen…

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Kristen Carollo & Jillian Kreinbring by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:00:18

8M ago1:00:18

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Piper speaks with Kristen Carollo of Courtyard Farm about her program and teaching the next generation of riders. Jillian Kreinbring also joins to talk about equine biomechanics and training horses to be sound. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Kristen Carollo is the owner an…

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Sue Ashe by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 43:40

8M ago43:40

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Piper speaks with top USEF "R" judge Sue Ashe about her longtime career and judging. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Sue Ashe is one of the country's top judges. Sue was a very successful equitation rider as a junior, winning the AHSA (now US Equestrian) Medal Finals at Mad…

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Amanda Steege, Hannah Isop & Jennifer Bliss by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 55:35

8M ago55:35

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Piper speaks with International Hunter Derby riders Amanda Steege, Hannah Isop and Jennifer Bliss about the longtime partnerships they have with their horses and how they prepared for this year's Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klem…

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Geoff Case & Michael Tokaruk by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:18:26

8M ago1:18:26

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Piper speaks with top trainers and riders Geoff Case and Michael Tokaruk about commissions and what goes into buying and selling horses today. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Geoff Case is a rider, trainer and large “R” judge based in Wellington, Florida & Lexington, Kentuc…

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Kim Stewart & Timmy Sharma by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:16:15

9M ago1:16:15

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Piper speaks with Kim Stewart about the benefits of horse showing close to home. Timmy Sharma also joins to talk about his equestrian eRetail company, breeches.com. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Kim Stewart has owned and operated Glenwillow Inc since 2000 out of Jefferson…

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Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride Listener Q & A by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:08:41

9M ago1:08:41

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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach answers your listener questions about mental skills for riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse Magazine Sponsors: Purina Animal N…

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Bill Schaub & Charlotte Jacobs by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 47:54

9M ago47:54

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Piper speaks with Bill Schaub about his induction into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame and his longtime career in the hunter world. We also talk with Charlotte Jacobs about her rise in the Grand Prix ring. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Bill Schaub is the owner of Ov…

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Plaid.0 Episode 7- Maria Takacs, Robin Greenwood & Emily Elek 53:36

9M ago53:36

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Welcome back to Plaid.0, a special from The Plaidcast, where we discuss topics going on in the heart of our sport. On today’s episode, we are discussing raising and developing junior riders in this sport. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Maria Takacs is a USEF large “R” Judge in Hunter and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation. Maria…

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Max Amaya by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 49:13

10M ago49:13

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Piper speaks with Max Amaya of Stonehenge Stables about his career and how he is developing our next generation of riders. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Max Amaya is the head trainer at Stonehenge Stables, a leading show jumping training program located in Colts Neck, New…

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Plaidcast Mini Episode with Misdee Wrigley Miller by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 28:20

10M ago28:20

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Piper speaks with Misdee Wrigley Miller about the world of Combined Driving and one of her very special horses that was chosen to be the 2023 Breyerfest Celebration Horse. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Misdee Wrigley Miller is a fourth generation horsewoman and the first …

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Bastian Schroeder, Luke Taylor & Elke Scholz by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:08:01

10M ago1:08:01

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Piper and Traci Brooks speak with Bastian Schroeder about his shipping company Equijet, Luke Taylor about Taylor, Harris Insurance Company and Elke Scholz about ways to handle anxiety. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci Brooks Guest: Bastian Schroeder, a life long equestria…

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Colleen McQuay by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 1:32:51

10M ago1:32:51

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Piper speaks with Colleen McQuay about how she has helped to change and grow the hunter sport in this country. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Guest: Colleen McQuay, along with her husband Tim, own and operate McQuay Stables, Inc. in Tioga, Texas. As a rider, Colleen earned numero…

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Tik Maynard by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services 48:54

10M ago48:54

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Piper and Traci Brooks speak with Tik Maynard about his unique journey through the horse world and how he is sharing his knowledge of natural horsemanship with the equestrian industry. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci Brooks Guest: Tik Maynard is a trainer, clinician, and…

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