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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. Today, Piper speaks with senior editor and senior reporter, Kimberly Loushin about the February breeding issue of The Plaid Horse.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Kimberly Loushin is the senior editor and senior reporter at The Plaid Horse. She graduated from the University of Georgia, and over the last 11 years, she’s covered Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, World Cup Finals and major horse shows throughout the United States for major equestrian publications. Though she grew up in the hunter/jumper world, she now competes in eventing.
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Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with author, researcher and coach Brad Stulberg about his newly released book, The Way of Excellence. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride 
Guest: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to The New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on the faculty at the University of Michigan. He lives in Asheville, NC. 
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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 Grand Prix show jumping rider Lucy Deslauriers about her career and her involvement in the non-profit, GallopNYC.  Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: As the daughter of international Grand Prix riders Mario and Lisa Deslauriers, Lucy Deslauriers has followed their path to the show ring. At 26 years old, Lucy has accumulated many prominent wins, including those against her father. The bond she shared with her partner Hester molded Deslauriers into one the most successful young riders, winning FEI NAYC medals, a USEF Junior Jumper National Championship, and a USEF U25 National Championship. Since then, Lucy has competed on many FEI Jumping Nations Cup teams and helped to secure a team bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games, she was the first alternate rider for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo and she was a part of the US Team that won the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup at CHIO Aachen, Germany.
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Piper speaks with US event rider Will Coleman, who is currently ranked 20th in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.
Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Will Coleman has spent his life working with horses, and has been competing at the highest levels of eventing since he was 18 years old.  A professional with 25 years experience, Will has innumerable top results to his name. Beginning at the London Olympics in 2012, Will has been selected to represent the US at two Olympic Games and two World Championships. He was the highest placing US member of the 2022 World Equestrian Games squad that won a silver medal in Pratoni, Italy, finishing 7th individually at that event.  Will is also the only American eventer ever to win the Aachen CHIO Nations Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, and has been ranked as high as #5 in FEI Eventing.
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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 Romi Glessner, the owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm, a rescue sanctuary for horses that is featured in the February issue of The Plaid Horse magazine. Listen in and share with friends!

Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
Guest: Romi Glessner is the owner of Five Leaf Clover Farm, located in the Pittsburgh, PA area. She conceptualized the farm as a peaceful sanctuary for all horses but is drawn to those who have survived trauma, neglect, or abandonment. She collaborated with B&D Builders to see the structure through to reality. From a young age, Romi has had the desire to help horses who are misunderstood and often overlooked. As an adult, she is using years of research and experience to create a healing place to love and nurture these animals. 
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