Send us a textPiper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland with Anne Litz, Amy Phillips, Michelle Goodrich and Gabrielle Bernier.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Anne Litz is a Baltimore County native and h...
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Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland with Anne Litz, Amy Phillips, Michelle Goodrich and Gabrielle Bernier.
- Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
- Guest: Anne Litz is a Baltimore County native and has spent her life immersed in Maryland’s horse industry—from riding and showing as a student to building a career in equine journalism, photography, and advocacy. She joined the Maryland Horse Industry Board in 2019 and became the Executive Director in 2025. Anne is deeply connected to every facet of the industry and passionate about preserving its legacy and ensuring the next generation can experience the life lessons that horses provide.
- Guest: Amy Phillips is the Director of Riding at Oldfields School, where she leads the equestrian program and co-created the school’s Equine Science Concentration. A USHJA Credentialed Instructor with 22 years at Oldfields, she coaches students in hunter/jumper, dressage, and eventing while fostering teamwork, horsemanship, and confidence. Amy brings real-world opportunities to students through clinics, shows, and professional partnerships that help them grow as riders and leaders.
- Guest: Michelle Goodrich brings a wealth of experience to Oldfields as a scientist, competitor, lifelong learner, and horse owner. A co-creator of the school’s Equine Science Concentration and micro-credentials program, she combines scientific knowledge with hands-on equestrian expertise to give students a strong foundation in equine care and training. Admired for her energy, insight, and genuine care, Michelle inspires every rider to learn and grow with confidence.
- Guest: A proud Oldfields alumna from the Class of 2016, Gabrielle Bernier has built her life around her passion for horses. Her experience ranges from regional equitation finals and the 1.25 m jumpers to exercising horses at Pimlico and Saratoga. At Oldfields, she captained the IEA team and was a Pony Finals finalist. After riding for the Division I equestrian team at the College of Charleston, Gabby returned to Oldfields, where she now serves as Assistant Director of Riding and shares her expertise and knowledge with the next generation of equine professionals.
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