Amy Moore, Jimmy Sardelli & Andrea Knowles by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

Piper speaks with Amy Moore, Associate Director of the Equestrian Program at the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland about growing our equestrian community, and Jimmy Sardelli talks about his emerging equestrian lifestyle boutique- The In Gate. Andrea Knowles also joins to talk about her design company, Equine Residences. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Amy Moore is the Associate Director of the Equestrian Program at McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland since 2008. Amy's training and coaching role has turned into more of a Creative Director for the program and she is constantly working on innovative ideas for horse shows and how to grow the school program to encompass all levels of equestrians. Graduates of the McDonogh School include top professional rider Jacob Pope and countless NCAA and IHSA collegiate equestrians that are now professionals in the industry including vets, barn managers, riders and trainers. Guest: Born in upstate New York, Jimmy Sardelli developed a love for horses at an early age. After graduating from SUNY Morrisville with a degree in equine science and management, Jimmy worked for several top equestrian owners before moving into retail. He managed one of the country’s top equestrian lifestyle boutiques on the Philadelphia Main Line, then spent over six years leading the equestrian division for Hermès. There, Jimmy developed an even greater appreciation for offering the finest quality items while really getting to know and understand his clients’ needs. Jimmy has had the opportunity to work side-by-side with the world’s finest craftspeople in France and Italy and now looks to bring high-quality items directly to his clients at his emerging equestrian lifestyle boutique, The In Gate, featuring products for the rider, horse, barn, and home.Guest: Andrea Knowles owns and directs Equine Residences. Equine Residences offers a wide-range of services from creating a facility from the ground-up, interior design, full decorative redesign and remodels, to architectural elevations, site and master planning, renderings, construction management and landscape design. With more than two decades in the design business, Andrea leads a team of experts in creating an exquisite, healthy and happy environment for your horses and you.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian Jewelry, ClipMyHorse.TV, Saddlery Brands International, LAURACEA, BoneKare, StreamHorse, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian School