Equestrian B2B

We speak with Melissa Hubbard about her career as an equestrian Industry executive, developing high-performing teams, and how these experiences have shaped her.

Website: https://essexclassics.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EssexClassics

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essexclassics/

We speak with five-time U.S. Olympian Anne Kursinski about becoming a professional rider, building her barn on 120 acres, her career success as a rider and trainer, and how it has evolved.

Photo Credit: Taylor Pence

Guest Name: Anne Kursinski

Website: https://www.marketstreetinc.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annekursinski

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAO7RupIWpGWI5drDSgolww

We speak with Lindsay Lenard of HorseSpot, who will describe her experience in a pitch competition, securing investors for her company, and the details of building a tech company from the ground up.

Guest Name: Lindsay Lenard

Website: https://horsespot.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horsespotshows

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsespotshows/#

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/horse-spot-shows/

Lindsay Lenard is the Co-founder and Product Design Lead of Horse Spot, Blue Ribbon Software supporting horse shows, rodeos, and fairs from local to internationally rated events. She is a 2× Webby Award–winning designer that has led creative work for global advertising agencies and YC- and Tech-stars-backed startups. A lifelong equestrian, Lindsay is building technology that serves the community that shaped her.

We speak with Carrie Kehring of Three Mares and the founder of We Ride Together, along with We Ride Together's Programs and Partnerships Director, Kathryn McClain, to discuss the mission of their non-profit, how to recognize the different types of power imbalances, and work to assist those caught in situations as well as prevent them from happening through awareness and action.

Guest 1 Name: Carrie Kehring

Website: https://www.thethreemares.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethreemares/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threemares.co/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAdQ2017sKg

Guest 2 Name: Kathryn McClain

Website: https://www.weridetogether.today/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weridetogether.today

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weridetogether.today/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@we_ride_together

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weridetogether.today

Watch their award-winning PSAs, "Out of Bounds": https://www.weridetogether.today/out-of-bounds

We speak with Laura Kraut, a U.S. Olympic team gold medalist in show jumping, about her career as a professional rider, who contributed most to her success, and how it has changed throughout her decades in the industry.

Photo © Elena Lusenti

Laura Kraut

Website: https://laurakraut.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraKrautUSA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurakraut

We speak with Rachel Kosmal McCart about her experience as an equine lawyer specializing in contracts and conflict resolution.

Guest: Rachel Kosmal McCart

Website: https://equinelegalsolutions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorseLaw/#

We speak with Stacia Klein Madden of Beacon Hill Show Stables about starting her business, coaching students to national championships, and changes she has seen in the equestrian industry.

Photo by: David Erdek Photography

Guest Name: Stacia Klein Madden

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Hosts Jen Wood and Jenn Connor review some of their favorite moments from episodes of 2025. Featuring Amanda Steege, Krista Kehoe, Andrea Sinner, RoseAnne Nagle, Katie Van Slyke, Piper Klemm, and Casie Coleman.

We speak with Rebecca Haddock about Equine Functional Taping, how she became an expert in her field, and how her business structure has evolved.

• Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ Businesswomen
• Equestrian Businesswomen: Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: Rebecca Haddock: Website | Facebook
• Sponsored by:  Riders Rent
• Sponsored by: Gallop & Gossip Podcast

We speak April Schiel about building her business, her "Why I Want to Quit" journal, and more with April Schiel of Muck Meister Enterprises.

• Hosts: Jennifer Wood and Jennifer Connor of EQ Businesswomen
• Equestrian Businesswomen: Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: April Schiel - Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
• Sponsored by:  Riders Rent
• Sponsored by: Gallop & Gossip Podcast