Dr. Piper Klemm to Join Panel for STRIDER Professional Development Series
The Plaid Horse Publisher Dr. Piper Klemm is set to join the panel discussion for STRIDER’S April webinar, a part of the company’s Professional Development Series.
STRIDER provides a platform for equestrians to find, register,...
Inside the Numbers: Cost Breakdown of an A Show in Virginia
BY TPH STAFF
It’s no secret that horse shows are expensive. There’s really no cap on what you can spend. We think it’s important to be transparent when possible on real line-item costs.
Some people will...
Terry West Inducted into Maryland Horse Show Association Hall of Fame
Terry West added another accolade to her most lengthy and diversified resume when she was announced as one of the newest inductees into the Maryland Horse Show Association Hall of Fame Sunday.
West, one of...
“Perfecting and Promoting Small Equine”: USEF Virtual Session Explores the American Shetland Pony
Sandy Croote, Chair of the USEF Shetland Committee, educated viewers in the USEF virtual session, “A History of the Shetland Pony Breed and Overview of the Benefits of the American Shetland Pony Club.”
The USEF...
Transparency: New Rule to Better Identify USEF Licensed Officials at Competitions
As of December 1, 2022, all USEF licensed Stewards and Technical Delegates will be required to wear a form of "discernible identification" while officiating, according to the USEF Licensed Officials Department.
The USEF Board of...
Briarwood Derby Day Honors Jack Benson and Helps Cancer Patients
Briarwood Derby Day is a yearly fundraising event that benefits patient care at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center in memory of Jack Benson. Jack was a great friend and teacher in the New Jersey...
American Bred Mr. Manhattan Takes Home Devon Blue in $3,500 Green Hunter 3’6” Stake
By Tatum Mitchell
American Bred Mr. Manhattan came out on top in the 2022 Devon Horse Show’s $3500 Green Hunter 3'6" Stake at the 2022 Devon Horse Show in what was the Martin Schaeppi-owned gelding’s...
Score of the Century for Susann Bobley and Fargo
By L.A. Sokolowski
Schenectady, NY—September 20, 2022—A good coach, a great horse, and a top-notch support system added up to a winning equation for adult amateur dressage rider Suzann Bobley, of 18 Karat Farm in...
USHJA Annual Meeting December 11th Recap
BY ELIZABETH EVANS
My journey to the USHJA meeting started just before midnight on Sunday with a red eye to San Antonio from LAX. I arrived in the wee hours of the morning on Monday for the...
Littleton Equine Medical Center Acquires Colorado Horse Park
Singletree Equestrian, a group of Little Equine Medical Center (LEMC) veterinarians and key stakeholders, announced Wednesday the purchase of the Colorado Horse Park. LEMC will partner with LEG Shows & Events and Charlotte Robson to...
USEF Opens Dialogue with Online Roundtable Discussions
USEF membership is speaking up, and our sport's national federation is opening a dialogue. Monday afternoon marked the organization's second online roundtable discussion, held via zoom, with the theme "Competitions & Conversations: Opportunities at...
Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association Announces 2022 Convention and Awards Gala
The Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association (PCHA) is pleased to announce it will be hosting a one-of-a-kind convention at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center January 6-8, 2023. The convention will host a variety of...
New Framework and Opportunities Discussed in Informational Session on USEF Para Dressage Centers of...
US Equestrian hosted an informational session Monday centered around the USEF Para Dressage Centers of Excellence Program and strengthening Para Dressage sport in the United States. Laura Roberts led the session; Roberts is the...
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation: Dedicated to the Development of Equine Research
By Tyler Bui
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is the industry’s leader in equine-research funding. Since 1983, the foundation has given $32.1 million to 45 institutions across 412 projects, with the goal to provide the...
Tradition and Excellence in the Washington International Horse Show Hall of Fame
By Amanda Picciotto Feitosa / JUMP Media
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) has been steeped in tradition since it was initially held at the District of Columbia National Guard Armory in 1958. The 64th...
Protected: Piper Klemm, Ph.D. to Offer Hourlong Consulting Services
For the first time, The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm, Ph.D. will offer a limited number of hourlong consulting services this fall.
Klemm began her tenure as publisher in 2014. She received her B.S. with...
Does ChatGPT Know More About Horses Than You?
By Piper Klemm
In all the discord and discussion of ChatGPT, are we going to see equestrian articles generated by artificial intelligence? While we cannot speak for other publications, at The Plaid Horse, the answer...
USHJA Meeting Day 2: Everything’s Bigger in Texas
BY ELIZABETH EVANS
Brace yourself, day three was almost as big as the state itself
Today was another early morning start. As Alix and I walked to the meeting, we discussed the hot button topics of...
Best of 2022: Top “Inside Your Ride” Mental Skills Plaidcast Episodes
In “Inside Your Ride,” Mental Skills Coach Tonya Johnston welcomes in some of the sport’s top athletes to talk to them about the mental aspects of the sport. Tonya’s Plaidcast episodes cover common issues...
Carriage Pleasure Driving Examined at USEF Annual Meeting
“Exploring the World of Carriage Pleasure Driving,” the third virtual session of the USEF Annual Meeting, gave listeners a glimpse into the Carriage Pleasure Driving world and the advancements being made to improve the...
Dual Enrolled Selected to Second Film Festival
By Catie Staszak/Catie Staszak Media, Inc.
Dual Enrolled, the short documentary on the demands and commitment required of equestrian student-athletes, has been officially selected to its second film festival. The 22nd Annual 15-Minutes of Fame Film...
“Nobody Helped Me More Than Judy Richter Did.”
BY ANDRE DIGNELLI
I am certain of this: Judy Richter has been the biggest influence in my life and career.
I have enjoyed all of the photos and tributes shared on social media; and catching up...
