What makes an equestrian business work and thrive? Join our engaging, insightful, and entertaining conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs across the equestrian industry to learn how to start, maintain, and enjoy a successful business.
This episode delves into the intricate and often overlooked realm of estate planning, with a particular emphasis on its significance for equestrians. Attorney Andrea Sinner, guides us through the complexities surrounding this crucial topic, providing clarity on legal terms and simplifying the steps necessary to initiate the planning process. Andrea emphases that the act of organizing one's affairs is a demonstration of responsible love, both for family and animals alike. Listen in...Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 89:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenSponsor: Saratoga Women In Business SpectacularGuest: Attorney Andrea Sinner - Stable LegaciesEquestrian Businesswomen: Website | Facebook | InstagramSponsor: Second annual EQBW Meet-Up with a party and a “Supporting Women In Business” Vendor Market at the 2025 Saratoga Women In Business Spectacular Horse Show.Time Stamps:00:09 - Introduction to Equestrian B2B Podcast03:08 - Navigating Estate Planning: Starting the Conversation30:54 - Understanding Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts41:58 - The Importance of Estate Planning for Animal Owners01:10:08 - The Importance of Estate Planning for Equestrians
Hosts Jennifer Connor and Jennifer Wood discuss the 2025 Equestrian Businesswomen Networking Brunch and the highlights of the event. Listen in...Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 88:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenSponsor: EQBW Networking BrunchEquestrian Businesswomen: Website | Facebook | Instagram
We speak with certified life coach Krista Kehoe about her career change, monetizing her passion, and the four-step process for regret-free decision-making. Listen in...Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 87:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Krista Kehoe | Website | 4 Steps to Making a Regret Free Decision | Facebook | Instagram | R.I.D.E. 4 LIFE Overview for less stress and more time to rideSponsor: Ride Every Stride | EQBW Networking BrunchEpisode Image Credit: Photo © Kaitlyn Karssen
We speak with Amanda Steege about how she started her boutique business and kept it successful, all while providing a great training and barn team atmosphere and maintaining her own personal and competition goals.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 86:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Amanda Steege | Facebook | InstagramSponsor: Ride Every Stride | EQBW Networking BrunchEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of guest
We had an incredible year In 2024 with guests that gave amazing insight and advice with honesty, humility, humor, and deprecation. Revisit our top 10 favorite moments of Equestrian B2B from 2024.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 85:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenSponsor: Ride Every Stride | EQBW Networking BrunchEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of guest
We speak with U.S. Dressage Pan American team gold and individual bronze medalist Anna Marek about her career journey as a rider and trainer, how she works with business owners, and the mental load of being a professional equestrian.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 84:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Anna Marek | Instagram | FacebookSponsor: Ride Every Stride | EQBW Networking BrunchEpisode Image Credit: Q2 Photography
We speak with Linda Davey about how she started her business Ride Every Stride, how it has evolved into a full-time business, and what her plans are for the future.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 83:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Linda Davey | Instagram | FacebookSponsor: Ride Every StrideEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest
We speak with Hallye Griffin about her career in equestrian sport governance and becoming the first female Chef de Mission for an Olympic and Paralympic Games.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 82:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Hallye Griffin | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTokSponsor: EQBW West Coast Round-Up, Ride Every StrideEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest
We speak with Dr. Bridgett McIntosh about her life in academia, transitioning to a corporate role, and why collaboration is so important.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 81:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Dr. Bridgett McIntosh | Instagram | FacebookSponsor: EQBW West Coast Round-Up, Ride Every StrideEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest
We speak with equestrian legend Lendon Gray about her life of learning and horses.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 80:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Lendon Gray from Dressage4Kids™ | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSponsor: EQBW West Coast Round-Up, Ride Every StrideEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest
We speak with Katie Allen-Clarke about how life Is never truly "balanced," her life In marketing, and her new podcast.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 79:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Katie Allen-Clarke | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedInSponsor: EQBW West Coast Round-UpEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest
We speak with Catherine Kennedy, who parlayed her experience working as a television news producer and working internationally, along with decades of running a hunter/jumper competition barn, to starting a new business that offers more flexibility.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 78:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Catherine Kennedy | Facebook | InstagramSponsor: Ride Every StrideEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest
We speak to Dinette Neuteboom and Amy McGann about starting the HorseGrooms platform, their equestrian journeys, and how they balance a labor of love with additional work.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 77:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Dinette Neuteboom | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeGuest: Amy McGann | InstagramSponsor: Ride Every StrideEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest, KIND Media
We speak to Katherine McMahon about starting a business in France, managing client expectations, and going through international business regulations.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 76:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Katherine McMahon of French Horse Exports | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSponsor: Ride Every StrideEpisode Image Credit: Courtesy of Guest
We catch up with Sinead Halpin Maynard about what her business looks like now with her husband Tik, her journey through Injuries and setbacks, as well as what her future plans are at the high-performance level of eventing.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 75:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Sinead Halpin MaynardSponsor: Ride Every Stride
We speak with Ashlee Bond about her career In show jumping, what she has learned, and the start of her new side business. Listen in...Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 74:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Ashlee Bond of O3 Elixirs | Facebook | InstagramSponsor: Ride Every Stride
We speak to Dr. Cara Wright about how to avoid burnout and how employees and employers can work together to create long-term job sustainability. Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 73:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Dr. Cara WrightSponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We talk to Laura Connaway about the equine insurance industry and how she cultivates a collaborative environment with flexibility.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 72:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Laura Connaway | Facebook | InstagramSponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We talk to Amy Robb about her many ventures in business as a manager, partner & master networker.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 71:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Amy Robb of BEMER Group | Follow Amy on: Facebook, InstagramLink: ULTIMATE Repair VLink: Charlee's Fly SpraySponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We speak with Karin Karlsson about her life with horses, Including studying holistic medicine, being a racehorse groom, and making the jump to starting her own business.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 70:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Karin KarlssonLinks: Facebook | Instagram | TikTokSponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We speak with sisters Meredith & Margot Sanger-Katz about the thoughtful process they used to build a business during the pandemic, partnership agreements with family & the importance of having fun.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 69:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Meredith Sanger-Katz & Margot Sanger-Katz from PinsnicketyLinks: Facebook | Instagram | TikTokSponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We speak with Miss Kirsten Rausing about breaking barriers as a woman in the Thoroughbred breeding industry, how she moved to Ireland as a young woman and learned the English language, and her advice for women in business.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 68:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Miss Kirsten RausingSponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We speak with Dr. Sam Fielding about her journey from acupuncturist to mindset coach. She gives tips about shifting your mindset, breaks down myths surrounding mindset and gives us an update on the Mongol Derby. Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 67:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Dr. Sam Fielding | Facebook | InstagramLink: 2024 EQBW Networking Night OutSponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We speak with Denise Alvarez about how to create good marketing content, moving people to action, and if email lists are right for your business.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 66:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Denise Alvarez | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedInLink: 2024 EQBW Networking Night OutPic Credit: Courtesy of GuestSponsor: Ride Every Stride & Equivont
We speak with Marie Marks on how she got started in a tech incubator, how that helped her build her business and how she plans to revolutionize the equine sales business.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 65:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Marie Marks | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedInLink: 2024 EQBW Networking Night OutPic Credit: Courtesy of GuestSponsor: Ride Every Stride
We speak with Lena Licata about cybersecurity for businesses, where to asses risk, and how to secure your business.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 64:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Lena Licata | Facebook | InstagramPic Credit: Courtesy of GuestSponsor: Ride Every Stride
We give a full recap of the 2024 Equestrian Businesswomen Networking Brunch held at Wellington International on January 21.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 63:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Michelle Bloch of Ink Horse Publishing | Facebook | Instagram
We speak with Christa Myers of Equestrian Entrepreneur about how to create a stable profit for your business, financial health strategies, and opening up about finances.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 62:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Christa Myers | Instagram
It was another successful and entertaining year speaking with a wide variety of guests on Equestrian B2B. Take a look back with us as we revisit our top 10 moments.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 61:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Jessica Eaves Mathews | YouTube | InstagramGuest: Laurie BirnbachGuest: Emily Urban Cordeiro | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Chloe Phillips-Harris, The Great Nomad Expedition and Wild Horse Master Class | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Carrie Sarabella | Facebook | TwitterGuest: Annie Finch | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Dr. Charlotte LaCroixGuest: Lauren Tritton | FacebookGuest: Cat Guenther | Amazon | Equine Redefined | Behind the Bit Show ClothingGuest: Kelly Giordano | Instagram | LinkedIn
We speak with Kelly Giordano of Avenue Equestrian about how to be a better leader In business and how strategy can help your business be more successful.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 60:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Kelly Giordano | Instagram | LinkedIn
We speak with Julie Browning Bova and her daughter Madeline about interior design, customer service, and the mother/daughter work dynamic.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 59:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Julie Browning Bova | Facebook | Instagram | PintrestGuest: Madeline Bova Balaguer | Facebook | Instagram
Cat Guenther about being a young entrepreneur, managing her side hustles, and working at a tech start up.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 58:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Cat Guenther | Amazon | Equine Redefined | Behind the Bit Show Clothing
We speak to Annette Kaitinis about leaving the legal profession to pursue entrepreneurship, spread her mission for barefoot horses, and how she grew to become a global brand.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 57:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Annette Kaitinis | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn
We speak to harness driver Lauren Tritton about conducting business internationally, her move to the U.S. from Australia, and being the first female driver to win the Battle of Lake Erie.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 56:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Lauren Tritton | Facebook
We discuss with Katie Navarra Bradley about what a coach does, when you need to seek one out, and how to best utilize their services.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 55:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Katie Navarra | Facebook | Instagram
We speak to Lauren Reischer about her career in Public Relations, her involvement with the Special Olympics, and how horses and riding changed her life.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 54:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Lauren Reischer
We talk to Dr. Charlotte LaCroix about how to become a better negotiator, build self confidence, and advocate for yourself.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 53:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Dr. Charlotte LaCroix
We talk to Stacie Tobin about the journey of her business, Belle & Bow Equestrian, and how she expanded her product line.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 52:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Stacie Tobin | Facebook | InstagramSponsored by: Saratoga Women In Business Spectacular
Your hosts Jen and Jenn review the 2023 Saratoga Women In Business Spectacular and include highlights from speakers as well as a roundtable discussion.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 51:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Dr. Sam FieldingGuest: Andy BelfioreGuest: Vicki LowellSponsored by: Saratoga Women In Business Spectacular
We talk to Annie Finch about leaving her corporate career to become an entrepreneur with her own cosmetic company.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 50:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Annie Finch | Facebook | InstagramSponsored by: Saratoga Women In Business SpectacularFeatured Image:
We talk to Delia Nash about her experience in Research & Development, International Sales and winning the Grade 1 Golden Shaheen Race in Dubai.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 49:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Delia Nash, Facebook, InstagramSponsored by: Saratoga Women In Business SpectacularFeatured Image: Delia Nash
We talk to Carrie Sarabella, the Founder of Snaks 5th Avenchew, about how she took her side hustle to a seven-figure business, plus how she turned that knowledge into a company to help other small business owners.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 48:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Carrie Sarabella | Facebook | TwitterLink: Saratoga Women In Business SpectacularSponsored by: Aden BrookFeatured Image: Carrie Sarabella
We speak with Jane Garifo-Springer about her journey in business and how she took advantage of opportunities to keep progressing in her career and as an entrepreneur.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 47:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Jane Garifo-Springer | Facebook | TwitterLink: Saratoga Women In Business SpectacularFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We speak with Haley Ruffner and Shayla Smith about their sales roles and working in agriculture.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 46:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Hayley RuffnerGuest: Shayla SmithLink: Saratoga Women In Business SpectacularFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We speak with Chloe Phillips-Harris about her expeditions, wild horses in New Zealand, and her four-star Eventing career.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 45:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Chloe Phillips-Harris, The Great Nomad Expedition and Wild Horse Master ClassFacebook | InstagramFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We have a conversation with Dr. Rachel Mottet about her consulting business and why she created a certification course in her field.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 44:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Dr. Rachel Mottet | Facebook | InstagramFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We are talking about the Equestrian Businesswomen Networking Brunch that we just hosted at WEF on March 26th.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 43:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenLink: https://www.sproutel.com/explore?wchannelid=02268j6fb4&wmediaid=16t3jepe1xFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We speak with Emily Urban Cordeiro about balancing dual careers and defining your values.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 42:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Emily Urban Cordeiro | Facebook | InstagramSponsored by: Dr. Darby Bonomi, Sport & Performance Psychologist, EQBW Networking BrunchFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We speak with Vaneli Bojkova, Executive Vice President, and Lenore Brown, Director of Sponsorship of Wellington International, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the 2023 EQBW Networking Brunch, about how they manage and work with a team for success.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 41:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereHosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Vaneli Bojkova | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Lenore Brown | Facebook | InstagramSponsored by: Dr. Darby Bonomi, Sport & Performance Psychologist, EQBW Networking BrunchFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We speak to Laurie Birnbach about her corporate experience in branding, strategy, and business development.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 40:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Laurie BirnbachSponsored by: Inkhorse PublishingFeatured Image: EQ Businesswomen
We speak with Melissa Mysing and Dawn Harris Brown about how they came together to form a business partnership, the success of their company, and how they earn repeat customers.Equestrian B2B Guests and Links Episode 39:Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ BusinesswomenGuest: Melissa Mysing | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Dawn Harris Brown | YouTube | LinkedInSponsored by: Ulcer ReliefFeatured Image: Courtesy of guest, Melissa Mysing photo by EQ Media