Plaid.0 Episode 8- Michael Britt-León & Diane Carney

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Plaid.0, a special from The Plaidcast, where we discuss topics going on in the heart of our sport. On today’s episode, we are discussing riding style in the hunter ring and the negative comments that have been posted on social media when top horse and rider photos have been posted online. Listen in! Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Michael Britt-León is the owner of Windsor Stables in Alpharetta, Georgia. Michael has earned countless International, National and Zone championships. Michael spent his junior career under the guidance of the top professionals on the west coast who had him showing extensively in hunters, jumpers and equitation. He eventually worked at “The Oaks Farm” for Joan Irvine Smith developing quality young horses into nationally ranked Hunters and Jumpers. Michael was eventually recruited to ride privately for a family and it was there that he ran their facility and campaigned their horses nationally, solidifying his place on the professional circuit. Michael believes that true horsemanship starts on the ground with proper horse care and always putting our horses’ care first. Michael also believes that any goal can be achieved with hard work, patience, and a positive attitude. Guest: Diane Carney is a lifelong horsewomen, emphasizing horsemanship in every aspect of her world. Diane’s versatility and in depth knowledge at all levels of this sport give her a well-rounded perspective. Diane’s credentials include USEF licensed official, large R judge, clinician, commentator, event clinic organizer and course designer. Diane has judged at some of the most prestigious shows in the US, including the Maclay Finals, Pony Finals and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Finals. Diane stays involved and gives back in all aspects of the hunter/jumper sport and emphasizes life-long learning.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: LAURACEA, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian Schooltheplaidhorse.comThank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse  Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!