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Send us Fan Mail Tom Struzzieri of the HITS horse show series joins Piper and Sissy in a special episode to talk about the history of the HITS series development, the state of horse showing now, and what changes we should be looking to on the horizon. They discuss everything from Tom's beginnings in the horse show world to the role of the USEF in horse show management. Listen in! theplaidhors...

Send us Fan Mail Tonya welcomes Carleton Brooks of Balmoral Farm; top trainer, rider, judge, clinician and horseman. Tonya will also be chatting with top amateur-owner hunter competitor Stephanie Danhakl. The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston.  theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor...

Send us Fan Mail The second half of the NCAA Equestrian Season opened this weekend! Tune in as we preview the Spring Season and listen as we interview two NCAA Equestrian Coaches and hear how they are preparing their teams... Auburn and Texas A&M !! 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 becaus...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone wants to know how the secret to success in the horse business. But is there one? Michael Tokaruk tells us how he's become a well-respected young professional and how he approaches buying and selling horses. Then we catch up with Jennifer Wood of the Equestrian Businesswomen's Summit to talk about gender equity in the horse world and how the Summit will make a di...

Send us Fan Mail The future of equestrian sport and how we can help our horses achieve their best. Elizabeth from Equine Elixirs on the best ways to support our horses, and with Lindsay Maxwell and Bill Rube from the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund about what's in store for the horse showing world. Hosted by Piper Klemm and Sissy Wickes. Listen in! theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for join...

Send us Fan Mail In this Plaidcast Special we are joined by Roby Roberts of the World Equestrian Center with a big announcement and some details on the amazing new facility in Ocala, FL.  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 incredible community of riders, trainers, b...

Send us Fan Mail Safe Sports is a hot topic these days. Attorney Bonnie Navin returns to talk with hosts Piper Klemm and Sissy Wickes to answer all of our questions about how it works, and also gives us advice on what to do if you are drug tested at a horse show. Then, we speak with Retired Racehorse Project executive director Jen Roytz to learn all about the value and demand for quality thoroughb...

Send us Fan Mail NCAA Equestrian Special Holiday Episode.  Tom and Sissy chat with coaches from Auburn University, UC Davis, Fresno State, University of Georgia and Delaware State about the team's mid season status and 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 single episode exists be...

Send us Fan Mail "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today Tonya is thrilled to welcome top rider and trainer Molly Ashe Cawley of Norfield Stables. Tonya will also share nine big and small ideas for you to use in order to get your 2019 off to a great start, including quotes from past guests on the top things they learned - or -re-learned - this past year! theplai...

Send us Fan Mail We cover the Farnam Top 10 Rankings, November NCEA ROM's, Standout S/A of the Month, and recap Week 10.  Guest NCAA Equestrians include Jamie Cook, Texas Christian University (TCU) Equestrian Team and Gabi DelNegro, Delaware State Equestrian Team. theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episo...

Send us Fan Mail Michelle Decker, Head of West Coast Sales at The Plaid Horse, discusses evacuating her horse and her daughter's pony during the recent fires in Agoura Hills, California. Dalia MacPhee, an amateur rider and designer, tells us about her fireproof horse blanket with GPS for if you are ever in an emergency situation with your horse.  theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joinin...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm and The Plaid Horse Editor Sissy Wickes discuss the state of the industry and look back at the past 100 episodes of The Plaidcast.  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 incredible community of riders, trainers, ba...

Send us Fan Mail Sissy Wickes and Emily Elek discuss Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Finals with Terri Young and the inaugural USHJA National Championship event with Pat Boyle.  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 We chat with Mary Elizabeth Cordia from the Southern Methodist University Equestrian Team and Nicole Campbell from Fresno State Equestrian Team plus the Farnam Top 10 Rankings, Big 12 and SEC Riders of the Month. 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 com...

Send us Fan Mail NCAA Equestrian Top Competitions and interviews with NCAA Equestrians from University of South Carolina and Texas Christian University, TCU. 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 horse lovers who...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today, Tonya welcomes grand prix rider Kelli Cruciotti, and answers a listener question on comparing yourself to your peers when they do something more advanced or prestigious than you.  theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Rube, the Executive Director of the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund, joins us to speak with this year's two Washington International Horse Show Grant Award Recipients - Ava Stearns and Juliette Joseph.  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 Week 4 of NCAA Equestrian competition is in the books.  Follow along every meet with our RECAP, UEC Riders of the Week and interviews with NCAA Equestrians and hear about their experiences; a Sweet Briar Vixen and an Oklahoma State Cowgirl !! 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...

Send us Fan Mail The first 3 weeks of NCAA Equestrian competitions have happened - Follow along every meet with our RECAP.  Also, Riders of the Month, Standout Student Athlete of the Month, NCEA Horse of the Month and the TOP 10 Team Standings! Also, tune in as we interview NCAA Equestrians and hear about their experiences... a Delaware State Hornet and a Texas A&M Aggie theplaidhorse.com Than...

Send us Fan Mail The Plaid Horse presents "Inside Your Ride" with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today, Tonya is thrilled to welcome respected trainer Jim Hagman of the Elvenstar Training and Equestrian Center in Moorpark, California. She will also answer several requests she received to talk about how to get a handle on your negative self-talk. Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 91 of The #Plaidcast, The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm and The Plaid Editor-in-Chief Sissy Wickes sit down with Top Equitation Trainer Val Renihan and US Team Rider Cat Tyree. 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 incredible community o...

Send us Fan Mail The first few weeks of NCAA Equestrian is underway. Tune in and hear from an SMU Mustang and a UT-Martin Skyhawk!! 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 incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in t...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 89 of the #Plaidcast, The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm and The Plaid Horse Editor-in-Chief Sissy Wickes sit down with Becky Gochman and talk about family, the circuit, giving back, and, of course, what it's like to ride the greatest hunter of our current era. From there, they discuss the 60th Anniversary of the Washington International Horse Show in 2018 with...

Send us Fan Mail It's Finally Here - a New School Year and of course with that, a new Season of NCAA Collegiate Equestrian !! Hear from one of last years National Championship riders as well as from the new Head Coach at the newest NCAA Equestrian program -- UC-Davis !!" theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every...

Send us Fan Mail Today Tonya talks to Adrienne Sternlicht, top young show jumping rider who is heading to Tyron to compete in the World Equestrian Games.  Plus, she answers a listener question about how to help keep your focus on yourself rather than your competition at a show.   Listen in... theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love...