Plaidcast LIVE! from The Madeira School with Phoebe Lang, Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS & Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from The Madeira School in McLean, VA with guests Phoebe Lang, Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS and Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Phoebe Lang was born and raised in the Washington, DC area and ignited her passion for horses at Madeira’s summer riding program when she was seven years old. Upon graduating from Madeira in 1985, Phoebe attending Kenyon College and then moved to San Francisco, raised her three children, and started riding again in her 30’s. Phoebe has devoted the past 25 years to pursuing elite-level show jumping throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, reaching the FEI 3* level. She built her farm and training business, Zeitgeist Equestrian and Equstech, in Petaluma, CA, and has worked on developing several equine therapeutic devices. While Phebe has retired from riding competitively, she still owns and cares for six horses and has been spending time launching the breeding career of one of her former grand prix stallions. Guest: Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS grew up on a horse farm in northern VA, and her lifelong passion for horses shaped a distinguished academic and professional journey. After attending Madeira and then earning her BA in Biology from Wesleyan University, Dr. Metcalf went on to obtain her DVM from The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and her MS in Endocrinology from UC Davis. Dr. Metcalf is a decorated and board-certified theriogenologist; a specialist in the practice of animal reproduction. Beyond her clinical work, she has held influential roles with organizations such as the Oregon Veterinary Racing Commission, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Portland Mounted Patrol Unit. An internationally sought-after speaker and widely published author, Dr. Metcalf brings deep expertise, passion, and perspective to the world of veterinary reproductive medicine. Guest: Dr. Kimberly Brokaw DVM’s passion for horses and animal science, fostered by the Madeira school, led her to pursue her BS in animal science at the University of Maryland. She then earned her Doctorate from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Following her 15 years of service at the Walkersville Veterinary Clinic of Maryland, she currently brings her expertise to two impactful roles: as a Veterinary Medical Officer for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and as a passionate team member at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Mount Airy, MD, a nonprofit organization devoted to rescuing and rehabilitating draft horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!
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