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Send us Fan Mail NCAA Equestrian is about to come out of the mid season break and jump back into action for the second half of the 2019-20 Season. We hear from two coaches about what's in store for their squads and how they prepare! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incred...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode includes two heavy hitters in the sport. First, Boyd Martin comes in to talk about the PanAm Games, heading to Tokyo, and working alongside his wife, dressage professional Silva Martin. Then, Lynn Jane talks about being involved in the governance of the sport, running a family business that produces top horses and riders, and what families new to the sport...

Send us Fan Mail Lynn Walsh joins Piper and Sissy this week to talk about the 75th anniversary of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show and about her personal relationship with horses. Then, Dr. Amy Rabanal comes on to talk about the new medication rules, what's up with some popular drugs and practices, and current challenges to the horse show vet. Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much fo...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya answers a listener questions on mental skills for riders topics such as how to focus in the moment and on one thing at a time, ways to prepare for the biggest show of my life, how to build a great barn culture, ways to let go of past mistakes and more! Listen in...  theplaidh...

Send us Fan Mail Lindsay K. Martin from the College Preparatory Invitational joins Piper and Emily this week to discuss opportunities available to young equestrians so they can find the perfect college for them. Then, Lynne Phipps of the Beachwood Center for Wellbeing comes on to talk about how she helps people heal with horses. Listen in! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today o...

Send us Fan Mail  The NCAA Equestrian season is on pause for the Holiday Season while schools are on Winter break.... listen in to hear from some NCAA Equestrian coaches about their Team Holiday Traditions as well as a few of their own favorite Holiday Traditions! Listen in...  theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every sin...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Stonewall Farm's Emily Elek joins Piper to look at the horse world from a broad view. From the grassroots of the sport to training young horses to listening to what horses need, Emily gives great insights into how we can all be better stewards of the sport and the animals we love. theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podca...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya welcomes Andrea Waldo, author of "Brain Training for Riders: Unlock Your Riding with StressLess Techniques". Andrea is a performance coach and eventing instructor who specializes in helping riders handle stress. Tonya also speaks with colleague Carrie Jackson Cheadl...

Send us Fan Mail There's a lot of big news in the horse world this week. Jess and Sissy chat about medications, OTTBs, and more. Then, they're joined by Dr. Mitchell Rode, a state vet at Charles Town Races, who talks about bisphosphonates, the USEF ban on depo provera, and what's going on with racehorses. Then, Sarah Maslin Nir from The New York Times comes on to talk about the fact...

Send us Fan Mail NCAA Equestrian season has been very active with top notch competitions happening across the country every weekend. Tune in to the NCEA Plaidcast Episode 152 and listen to Sissy and Tom give us an update on all the fall action.... Listen in! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists b...

Send us Fan Mail How have tack stores changed in the last 20 years with the advent of online shopping and Facebook sales groups? Can independent tack stores survive? What is the place for Equine Affaire? Dawn Kirlin and Lindsey Gumbiner join Piper and Sissy this week to talk about the state of the industry from a different perspective. Listen in! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us...

Send us Fan Mail Legendary coach Bernie Traurig joins Piper and Sissy this week to talk about his career and his new in-progress venture, Wellspring Thoroughbreds, 501c3 training and adoption center he will be opening in Spring 2020 in San Marcos, CA. Then, successful Grand Prix rider Molly Ashe-Cawley comes on to tell us about winning the Grand Prix de Penn and other top honors, as well as what s...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya welcomes top trainer Missy Clark of NorthRun to the podcast. Missy is in the middle of a very successful indoors season, having just finished at the Washington Horse show with her students taking the top two spots in the Washington Equitation Finals. Tonya will also talk abou...

Send us Fan Mail NCAA Equestrian season is chock full of meets and exciting things going on outside the arena too.  Sissy and Tom give us lots of information about NCAA Collegiate Equestrian action and we hear from two equestrians; a UT Martin Skyhawk and an Auburn Tiger.  Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and e...

Send us Fan Mail Top trainers Val Renihan and Frank Madden join Piper and Sissy this week. Listen in to hear what two of the USA's foremost trainers and clinicians have to say about indoors, bringing riders along, and more.  Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this i...

Send us Fan Mail NCAA Equestrian season is fully engaged and there are many meets and updates to catch up on in this NCEA Plaidcast. Listen in as Sissy and Tom recap the action and get the chance to speak with 2 NCAA athletes and hear how their teams are doing..a Baylor Bear and a Sweet Briar Vixen ! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya welcomes top show jumping rider Karl Cook and talks about how to recover when the day before a big class or medal final doesn't go as well as you had hoped. Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of...

Send us Fan Mail The 2020 NCAA Equestrian season has begun. Listen in to hear about the first week of meets and hear from 2 NCAA Equestrians in person about their experience! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been curious about what's going on with the new World Equestrian Center location in Ocala, or want to get to know owner Roby Roberts better, this is the episode for you. Listen in as he chats with us about everything we can get excited about in Florida and Ohio.  Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcas...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya welcomes top professional, Amanda Steege and top amateur owner hunter rider Didi Mackenzie. theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of ride...

Send us Fan Mail FINAL 2019-2020 NCAA Equestrian PRE SEASON Show: Learn about the upcoming season and what to expect. Get a chance to hear from 2 NCAA Equestrians about how to prepare for the new season, a Delaware State Hornet and a Texas A&M Aggie.  Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episod...

Send us Fan Mail Immigration is a huge issue in the horse industry. Immigration attorney Bonnie Smerdon comes on to talk with Jess and Sissy about how we can help our friends and employees who might be vulnerable. Then, JJ Lavieri stops by to tell us about the great program he’s developed with Cassidy Equine Services. Listen in! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaid...

Send us Fan Mail The horse world might feel topsy turvy right now, with prominent new additions to the Safe Sport lists and the sale of two major horse shows. Get insights from key players on the Plaidcast this week. First, equestrian and journalist Sarah Nir talks about her investigative journalism into Safe Sport's recent lifetime ban of George Morris. Then, Tom Struzzieri comes back to tal...

Send us Fan Mail There are many ways to become a better equestrian. This week, animal communicator Laura Rawley comes on the podcast to talk about how we can understand our horses and increase our powers of intuition. Then, we're joined by Sam and Maddie Schaefer who have worked very hard to excel in all three rings, including their recent win in the Hunterdon Cup. Tune in! theplaidhorse.com...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya welcomes top Californian professional, Katie Taylor. Katie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, went through extensive treatment and recently put an exclamation point on her return to the show ring with a fantastic win in the USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Oaks...