“Good” College
By Randi C. Heathman
I ask each new client family the same question when they join my practice: “How will you define success in the college process?”
Typically, they all say the same thing: Their goal...
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Offers Equestrian Education with an International Focus
By Randi C. Heathman
Though many schools of thought exist regarding the way to approach equestrian education, nearly all agree that hands-on training is the best. Whether it’s riding or horse and stable management, immersion...
“She Didn’t Resemble the Rest”
How Maclay Champion Augusta Iwasaki prevailed over criticism about her looks to blaze the trail for riders in the Big Eq—and beyond
By Piper Klemm and Rennie Dyball
Augusta Iwasaki won the ASPCA Maclay National Championship...
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...
TPH Pre-Veterinary Camp Resource: 2023
At The Plaid Horse, we love to promote careers in the equine industry that might not necessarily entail riding and training. Veterinarians play a crucial role in the industry and the care of our...
Averett University: Preparing Students for Careers in the Horse Industry
By Tyler Bui
For students looking to pursue a career in the equestrian industry as well as ride on a collegiate level, finding the right university that offers both may be rare. Averett University is...
Grier School: A True Equestrian Dynasty
By Piper Klemm and Tyler Bui
When we think about dynastic teams dominating sport for extended periods of time, we almost never think about equestrians. There are a couple—four-time US Olympian McLain Ward in the...
IEA Names 2022-2023 National Youth Board
Edited Press Release
Monday, August 1, 2022 – (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) announced the elected members of the 2022-2023 IEA National Youth Board. The Youth Board was created by the IEA’s Education Committee in 2016...
IEA Awards Over 100,000 in Cash and Collegiate Partner Scholarships During 20th Anniversary Season
Edited Press Release
Monday, June 20, 2022 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) awarded $108,050 in cash scholarships and collegiate scholarships during their 20th Anniversary Season in 2021-2022. This total marks the largest single-year distribution of scholarship funds in the...
Jordan Gibbs to Enroll in Clarkson University’s Equestrian Studies for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second straight year, accomplished junior rider Jordan Gibbs has enrolled in Clarkson University’s Equestrian Studies. The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm, Ph.D. teaches the classes, which feature three subjects over two terms,...
Inaugural USEF College Fair Brought to You by Upper Echelon Academy Coming to 2022 Adequan®/USEF...
Edited Press Release
Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the inaugural USEF College Fair brought to you by Upper Echelon Academy will occur on Thursday, June 30, during the 2022 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter...
Five Students Awarded 2022 Andrew Ryback Photography Scholarships
The recipients of the Andrew Ryback Photography and The Plaid Horse Higher Learning Scholarship were announced at the 2022 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship in Harrisburg, PA. The scholarship has awarded over...
Join Kat Fuqua in Earning Equestrian College Credits at Clarkson University
Kat Fuqua, one of the nation’s top junior riders, has enrolled in Clarkson University’s Equestrian Studies courses for the second consecutive year. The classes, taught by Piper Klemm, Ph.D. and publisher of The Plaid...
Clarkson to Again Offer Equine Studies Summer Courses
Edited Press Release
This summer Clarkson University will once again offer online equestrian college courses. The three three-credit-hour courses will be offered and taught by Prof. Piper Klemm, Ph.D., publisher of The Plaid Horse.
The courses...
Dr. Piper Klemm Discusses Female Entrepreneurship, Equine Education, and her College Courses on The...
Dr. Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse, returned to the The Equestrian College Advisor Live show on March 7, 2022, where she and Randi C. Heathman discussed female entrepreneurship, grit, toughness, and girl...
Sacred Heart Captures IHSA Regional Championship
Edited Press Release
SIMSBURY, Conn.- Champs. The Sacred Heart University equestrian team captured their eighth Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Regional Championship on Sunday after being named High Point Team at Trinity College.
Of Note:
Alyssa Kinney qualified for...
The Michael Nyuis Foundation’s Social Media & Sponsorship for Equestrians Workshop, featuring Dr. Piper...
On February 7, Dr. Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse, spoke with the recipients of the Michael Nyuis Foundation Grant about sponsorships, social media, and creating opportunities in the equestrian sport. Students were...
Collegiate Athlete Drug Testing: A Difference Between NCEA and IHSA You Might Not Have...
BY TPH STAFF
When it comes to collegiate riding, most prospective student-athletes consider the school, academics, atmosphere, reputation, location, and other various factors during the application process. However, one aspect of collegiate sports that may...
A World-Class Curriculum at Savannah College of Art and Design
It’s hard to find an equestrian academic program that offers it all—comprehensive education, a national championship equestrian team, and preparation for a career that can make a difference—but SCAD delivers all that and more.
BY...
What, Why, and How Do We Teach?
An inside look at how equestrian professionals can guide their students toward success
By Mary Pardee, Director of Riding at Lake Erie College & Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
I spend a lot of time developing...
The Plaid Horse’s Own Piper Klemm and Catie Staszak Give Educational Presentations at CPI...
Edited Press Release
At the 2022 College Preparatory Invitational's opening address at the West Palm Beach Marriott in Florida, The Plaid Horse made up two of the evening's seven speakers.
CPI Florida, held annually at West...
MaeHunt Farm Sponsors Additional $2,500 Andrew Ryback Photography Scholarship
The Andrew Ryback Photography and The Plaid Horse Higher Learning Scholarship has awarded over $10,000 to equestrians pursuing higher education. Given the success of this scholarship, MaeHunt Farm and trainer Katie Jones have stepped...
