By Brooke Goodman
Hartford, CT – June 16, 2025 The Plaid Horse is proud to announce the return of Plaidcast LIVE, hosted by Piper Klemm Ph.D., on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at the historic Aetna Theatre within the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut. Every unique live special episode of The Plaidcast brought to you by Taylor Harris Insurance Services will feature an all-star panel of industry leaders pushing the boundaries of equestrian sport, technology, and business.
Guest features on June 16th will include:
Don Stewart, legendary judge and trainer, National Show Hunter Hall of Fame Inductee, and head of Don Stewart Stables in Ocala, known for producing countless national champions and mentoring and supporting generations of trainers and elite riders.
Emma Fass, Founder of RingSide Pro, the revolutionary app transforming how riders, trainers, and show barns navigate the competition schedule.
Michael Lenard, Co-Founder and CFO of Horse Spot, the rapidly growing platform changing how equestrians connect, discover events, and share their sport.
Kate Rice, Founder and CEO of Stable Secretary, a leading barn management system relied on by top professionals across the country.
In addition to hearing from these leading voices, Plaidcast Live gives attendees the opportunity to interact directly with the panel, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussion about the future of the sport. There will be a networking hour starting at 5:30 pm on June 16th, before the recording begins at 7:00 pm, where fellow equestrians and equine enthusiasts can meet and converse over food and drink.
“This is a rare and valuable chance to hear from the people shaping the future of our industry—from tech innovation to training excellence,” said Klemm. “It’s going to be a can’t-miss live event for anyone interested and/or invested in the sport’s evolution.”
- Tickets are FREE and available now on Eventbrite.
- The first 50 guests through the door will receive a free gift courtesy of The Plaid Horse.
The Wadsworth Atheneum is the oldest continually operating public art museum in the United States. The museum’s Aetna Theatre has a rich history of hosting cultural events, from avant-garde performances to film screenings. Its intimate setting and architectural elegance provide the perfect backdrop for this live recording.
For tickets, more information and future live dates, visit theplaidhorse.com/plaidcast and follow @theplaidhorsemag on Instagram.
