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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with co-author of the Show Strides Series Rennie Dyball about book 6, To Save a Stable. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest:  Rennie Dyball is the author or co-author of more than twenty books, including the award-winning SHOW STRIDES series, GOOD BOY, EDDIE, and THE ADHD FIELD GUIDE FOR ADULTS. She is a freelance editor, a college essay coach, and a lifelong horse lover who competes in the adult hunter and equitation divisions. 
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Piper speaks with the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) President Britt McCormick about the state of our sport. 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 30 years at Elmstead Farm LLC in Parker, TX, and is the current USHJA President. Britt has been the show manager of many Premier, National, and local horse shows, and has served as a licensed official at top horse shows across the country as both a judge and a course designer. Britt has chaired several committees for the USHJA and USEF and was also on the Board of Directors at USHJA before becoming the president. 
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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Dr. Erin Trawick-Smith, DVM about her article in the February issue. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Dr. Erin Trawick-Smith, DVM is the owner of Millington Equine- a two doctor ambulatory practice in East Haddam, Connecticut. She has a special interest in equine reproduction, young horse development, and body lameness. Erin caught the veterinary bug at a young age and spent most of her time at the stable until attending Barnard College in New York City, where she rode on the IHSA team. She assisted with cancer research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a year before starting vet school at Tufts University.
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional show jumping rider and trainer Keri Potter and amateur rider and oil painter Weatherly Stroh. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride 
Guest: Keri Potter has been riding horses competitively her entire life and as a junior she won the AHSA medal finals. She is based in Del Mar, California where she rides and trains out of Tres Palomas. Keri has ridden and competed successfully all over North America and Europe, and currently trains many Juniors and Amateurs, investment horses, as well as grand prix and young horses for outside clients. She has represented both the USA and Brazil in Nation Cups throughout Europe and in Florida, and currently rides for the USA. Keri has won numerous grand prix classes and was the 2025 PCHA rider of the year. One of the things Keri most enjoys is producing young horses. Over the last 15 years, she has taken horses from a very young age and produced them into top grand prix horses which were then sold to top riders. Keri finds it very rewarding to teach, train and mold a talented horse to reach their full potential.
Guest: Weatherly Stroh is an oil painter known for expressive animal portraits and atmospheric landscapes inspired by travel, nature, and the deep connections we share with animals. A lifelong horsewoman and competitive amateur owner hunter rider, she grew up on a farm in Michigan where horses shaped both her life and her art. Now based in Wellington, Florida, she draws daily inspiration from the equestrian world while also co-leading creativity retreats around the globe. Through her work, Weatherly aims to create an emotional connection—inviting viewers to slow down and appreciate the beauty in small, meaningful moments.
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Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the need for a realistic perspective on the timeline for training green or young horses. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Sonja Ochadlik is a showjumping rider originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now based in Ireland. She runs Stonehall Sporthorses, a business specialising in producing young horses and sourcing and selling top-quality horses and ponies. Sonja is passionate about the training and welfare of horses and working towards making the sport of showjumping more inclusive. 
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