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The Plaidcast is a weekly equestrian podcast hosted by Piper Klemm, PhD, publisher of The Plaid Horse magazine. Guests include Olympic riders, top hunter/jumper and equitation riders, trainers, horse show managers and industry insiders, plus in-depth conversations on topics such as horsemanship, collegiate riding, the state of our sport and horse show how to’s for riders at every level. One episode each month is devoted to the mental side of riding with nationally recognized mental skills coach and author Tonya Johnston (Inside Your Ride).

Recent Episodes

515. Plaidcast in Person with Cherie DeVaux at the Kentucky Horse Park by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

Send us Fan Mail In this special Plaidcast in Person episode, recorded live at the Kentucky Horse Park, host Piper Klemm sits down with Thoroughbred trainer Cherie DeVaux to discuss her journey in horse racing, her historic accomplishments, and her approach to training at the highest levels of the sport. Based in Kentucky, DeVaux has established herself as a prominent figure in Thoroughbred racing. In 2026, she made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo...

65 MIN

Plaidchat: Plaidcast in Person at Chatham Hall

Send us Fan Mail In this special Plaidcast in Person episode, host Piper Klemm visits Chatham Hall, an all-girls boarding and day school in Chatham, Virginia, to explore the school's equestrian program and the role horses play in developing confidence, leadership, and personal growth. Known for its strong academic community and commitment to empowering young women, Chatham Hall offers students the opportunity to pursue their passion for horses while balancing academics, athletics, and persona...

67 MIN

514. Inside Your Ride with Tonya Johnston, MA, & Poppy Blandford by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Plaidcast, host Tonya Johnston, a Mental Skills Coach with a Master’s in Sport Psychology, welcomes internationally recognized equestrian Performance Coach Poppy Blandford for an insightful conversation about mental preparation, building confidence, managing perfectionism, and developing the mindset needed to perform consistently under pressure. Based in Ireland, Poppy works internationally with equestrian federations, development squads, teams, coaches...

53 MIN

Plaidchat: Anne-Sophie Milette

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Plaidcast, Piper Klemm is joined by Anne-Sophie Milette of Primi for a conversation exploring the evolving European horse market and the process of finding and importing horses for North American riders. Originally from Canada, Anne-Sophie moved to Belgium to pursue her career in the equestrian industry and has developed a unique perspective on the differences between European and North American horse markets. She shares how Primi is working to simplify...

22 MIN

513. 2026 Washington International Horse Show Judges Michael Tokaruk & Patrick Rodes by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Plaidcast, host Piper Klemm sits down with 2026 Washington International Horse Show judges Michael Tokaruk and Patrick Rodes to take listeners behind the scenes of one of the nation's most prestigious equitation competitions. Michael Tokaruk is an accomplished rider, trainer, USEF "R" judge, and owner of Tokaruk Show Stables, a full-service hunter, jumper, and equitation training and sales operation based in Wellington, Florida. With numerous Grand Prix...

42 MIN