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Piper began her tenure as the Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine in 2014. She received her B.S. with Honors in Chemistry from Trinity College [Hartford, CT] in 2009 and her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley in 2012.

She is an active member of the hunter/jumper community, owning a fleet of lease ponies and showing her horse MTM Sandwich in adult hunter divisions. Her goal is that everyone would take the time to be as educated about horsemanship and hunter/jumper sport as possible.

Payton has been an avid equestrian since she was able to take her first steps. She has been involved in eventing and stadium jumping with small, local farms and organizations in South Carolina.

Payton graduated early from Clemson University with a B.S. in Animal and Veterinary Science in 2022. Since graduating, Payton has worked with The Plaid Horse and started her own independent saddle fitting business, Golden Hill Equestrian. When she’s not working, fitting or riding, Payton is typically found spending time with her high school sweetheart and rescue dog.

TPH Team Member since 2023

Yeri has built his career at the intersection of sports, design, and storytelling, working with equestrian, tennis, and golf organizations to bring their brands to life. After years in New Jersey, he moved to South Florida, where his professional expertise and passion for the equestrian lifestyle came together.

He loves helping purpose-driven brands connect with their communities through thoughtful design and strategy. A devoted polo player and equestrian enthusiast, Yeri considers it a privilege to contribute to the sport both on and off the field.

TPH Team Member since 2023

Alexandra learned the advertising and media business, inside and out, while working for ESPN and Disney in Connecticut and NYC for years before moving to Florida in 2021. Meanwhile, for decades she nurtured her lifelong love for horses and is grateful to work in the equine industry, at last!

Alexandra loves learning about products and services for horses and helping companies activate best-in-class advertising campaigns reaching active equestrians and horse enthusiasts. Alexandra is the proud owner of a beautiful off-track winning Thoroughbred, and considers it an honor to ride and care for him.

TPH Team Member since 2024

Stephanie has been fascinated by horses from a young age, although her family didn’t have the space for them. Now, Stephanie’s daughter shares her passion for horses and received her first mini horse, Butterbean, for her 7th birthday. Soon after, the incredible pony Penny was added to the collection. Stephanie’s daughter used Penny as a hunter pony as well as a gaming ride, double qualifying in both Hunter Pony and Barrel Racing at The Southern Regional 4H competition in 2023. Stephanie and her daughter continue to spend time together while training their newest projects: Bayleaf, an OTTB eventer and King George, a young hunter project.

TPH Team Member since 2023

Brooke’s journey as an equestrian began at an eventing barn when she was just eight years old, but horses have always been in her blood, as her grandparents were renowned breeders of Trakehner sport horses. She first discovered The Plaid Horse in 2015, and has been a devoted reader ever since. During her final semester at the George Washington University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in English, Brooke officially joined the TPH team in the spring of 2025.

In addition to her role at The Plaid Horse, Brooke works in New York City and internationally as a fashion and beauty model. Combining this with her lifelong passion for horses, Brooke runs The Plaid Horse’s fashion column, Plaid-à-Porter. After years spent competing in the jumper ring with her horse, Oskar 253, the pair now enjoys quiet rides, quality time, and appearances in the low adult hunter division.

Lauren began writing for The Plaid Horse in 2018 and currently serves as the online editor for the magazine. She has a MFA from the University of California, Riverside, and is currently working towards licensure as a LPC Mental Health Therapist.

She lives in Austin, Texas with her wife and beloved furbabies. Lauren shows on the hunter/jumper circuit with her horse, Crusero, in the adult amateur hunters. Her goal is to tell thoughtful, nuanced stories that reflect both the challenges and the heart of the equestrian world.

Trinity has been riding horses since she was three, developing a lifelong love for horses and the equestrian community. She has competed in hunter and equitation divisions across the east coast where she also works professionally as a braider, taking pride in helping horses and riders look and feel their best.

She is currently pursuing a degree in Media Arts Production, bringing together her passion for media and connection with the equestrian world. She enjoys being an active member of the equestrian community that has played such an important part in her life.

Lydia got to ride a horse for the first time at 8 years old, after years of reading horse books, and she has ridden almost every day since then. She grew up practicing the hunters, jumpers, and equitation, and now she shows in the Amateur Hunters with her horses. She graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University in May of 2026 with a BA in English and a minor in Economics. After graduation, she applied for an internship at The Plaid Horse, where she is now exercising her editing, proofreading, and writing skills.

Andrea is a New York City-based magazine art director with over 20 years of experience. Before landing her first magazine job, she rode at Claremont Riding Academy in Manhattan. While a student there, she often took memorable rides along the Central Park bridle path with her instructors. 

Andrea had been away from riding for many years, but in early 2024, she started volunteering with GallopNYC, a therapeutic riding center in Queens. Working with the GallopNYC horses reignited her love of all things equestrian and she became an avid volunteer, barn groom, and rider in their recreational lesson program. After living and riding in Northern Colorado for the past several months, Andrea is easing back into city life and looks forward to collaborating with The Plaid Horse team on upcoming issues.

Shirley Bachini is the Production Manager at The Plaid Horse Magazine, overseeing the production of the Plaidcast and other special media projects. With a background in agriculture, equine marketing, and digital media, she enjoys combining her professional experience with an industry she has been passionate about for most of her life.

Shirley started riding at age 12, riding English and competing at local shows. These days, she spends more time riding Western and will happily swing a leg over just about any horse she gets the chance to ride. Her love for horses has also grown into a broader passion for agriculture and the connection between animals, land, and the people who care for them. She is currently pursuing her Master of Agriculture with a focus in Integrated Resource Management.

Based in Southern New Hampshire, Shirley spends her time outside of work reading, hiking with her dog, riding horses, and traveling to ride with friends. No matter where she is, she’s usually happiest when there’s a horse involved.