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Jennifer Wood

Equestrian Businesswomen Meet-Up, Party, and Vendor Market at Saratoga Women In Business Spectacular

July 3, 2024 – Stillwater, NY – Equestrian Businesswomen (EQBW) is excited to host an EQBW Meet-Up with the party and “Supporting Women In Business” Vendor Market on Friday, July 12, at 3 p.m., during the Saratoga Women In Business (WIB) Spectacular Horse Show at White Hollow Farm in Stillwater, NY.

 
The Saratoga WIB Spectacular, held at White Hollow Farm in Stillwater, NY, is the first-ever horse show created by women, operated by women, benefitting women’s health, and showcasing businesswomen throughout the equestrian industry and beyond.

Local and equestrian women-owned businesses are welcome to participate in a Vendor Market to meet horse show competitors and anyone interested in networking, and everyone is invited to attend the Meet-Up and party free of charge.

The events will be held during the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Keyflow Feeds USA, which is always a fun spectator event and will begin at approximately 4 p.m. The afternoon will include:
- Wine Bar
- Light Bites
- Networking
- Shopping from incredible vendors
- Kids Stick Horse Egg and Spoon Race, called by professional racetrack caller Jessica Paquette
- Incredible gift basket giveaway
- Two rounds of top hunter derby competition

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in a fun afternoon, support women in business, and watch fantastic competition at the Saratoga Women In Business Show. Want to compete?

For more information on the Vendor Market and EQBW Meet-Up, please contact Jennifer Connor at connor@eqbusinesswomen.com.

For more information on Equestrian Businesswomen, visit www.eqbusinesswomen.com. For more information on the Saratoga Horse Shows, visit www.saratogahorseshows.com.

About Saratoga Horse Shows
Now in its 26th year, Saratoga Horse Shows will offer nine USEF-rated competitions on the 2024 show calendar, along with an additional seven schooling show dates. Managed by Southbound Saratoga Management Group and held at White Hollow Farm in Stillwater, New York, Saratoga Horse Shows is situated on more than 100 acres and located eight miles from downtown Saratoga Springs. With eight large arenas featuring state-of-the-art drainage and all-weather performance footing, permanent and tented stabling, and turnout paddocks, it is the ideal place to show during the spring and summer months. Visit www.saratogahorseshows.com to learn more.

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Empowering Excellence: Equestrian Businesswomen's Networking Night Out Unveils Esteemed Panel of Inspirational Speakers

February 21, 2024 – Thermal, CA – As the sun sets on International Women's Day, the Palm Club at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA, will be illuminated by the brilliance of distinguished equestrian businesswomen at the highly anticipated Equestrian Businesswomen's Networking Night Out. Scheduled for March 8 at 5 p.m., this exclusive event promises an evening of empowerment, enlightenment, and networking amidst the backdrop of the equestrian world's finest.

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Saratoga WIB Spectacular Horse Show Breaks Glass Ceiling as First-of-Its-Kind Event Created By, Operated By, and Benefiting Women

Saratoga WIB Spectacular Horse Show Breaks Glass Ceiling as First-of-Its-Kind Event Created By, Operated By, and Benefiting Women

The Saratoga WIB (Women In Business) Spectacular is the first-ever horse show created by women, operated by women, benefitting women’s health, and showcasing women in business. This one-of-a-kind, extraordinary event is one you will not want to miss and is open to all competitors, both men and women, in the equestrian community. The Saratoga WIB Spectacular Horse Show is a USEF ‘A’-rated, Jumper 3* competition from July 13-17, 2022, in Stillwater, NY.

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2020 Equestrian Businesswomen Summit Cancelled

For Immediate Release

 

Las Vegas, NV – March 17, 2020 – Equestrian Businesswomen (EQBW) announces that its 2020 Summit, planned for April 14-15 in Las Vegas, NV, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

 

 “We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 EQBW Summit due to the unprecedented global health situation,” said EQBW Founder Jennifer Wood. “We hope to share news of a future event soon and want to thank everyone involved for their incredible support both of the Summit and through these uncertain weeks.”

 

Questions regarding the 2020 EQBW Summit can be directed to summit@eqbusinesswomen.com.

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Equestrian Businesswomen Welcomes Aon as Continuing Founding Partner

Las Vegas, NV – January 27, 2020 – Equestrian Businesswomen (EQBW) is pleased to announce that Aon will continue as a Founding Partner, led by Director of Lifestyle for Aon Private Risk Management, Joe Norick. Aon is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions.Equestrian Businesswomen connects businesswomen in the equine industry to provide them with resources and community to foster their professional development and business opportunities. The EQBW Summit will be held on April 14-15 in Las Vegas, NV, and will provide thought-provoking and inspiring speakers, knowledgeable panelists, and helpful workshop coaches talking about timely, relevant topics to help engage, support, and inform equestrian businesswomen.

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“We are grateful for the support that Aon has shown since we held the first EQBW Summit last year,” said EQBW Founder and CEO Jennifer Wood. “As a founding partner, Aon is helping equestrian businesswomen nationally and globally. They work to empower economic and human possibility for their clients, which is something we at EQBW hope to foster as well. EQBW wants to help equestrian businesswomen throughout our industry and feel that Aon can play a big role in assisting them personally and professionally.”

 

As a Founding Partner of EQBW, Aon will have a presence at the second annual EQBW Summit and share all of the options and opportunities that Aon can provide to the summit attendees’ companies.

 

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“Women are indispensable in the equestrian industry,” said Norick. “Recognizing their value as business owners and entrepreneuers, Aon strives to help women succeed and protect their assets. We are proud to be a part of Equestrian Businesswomen and to support their mission at the Summit and beyond.”



The Equestrian Businesswomen Summit will provide inspiration and information on how to grow as a businesswoman and find success for your business with inspirational speakers, informational panels, educational workshops, and networking opportunities. The EQBW Summit can provide ways to learn as well as motivational moments for a connection to a supportive community. 

 

To learn more about Equestrian Businesswomen and the Summit, please visit www.EqBusinesswomen.comand follow them on Facebookand Instagram.

 

To find out more about Aon, visit them at www.aon.comor call Joe Norick at 561-346-9000 for more information.

 

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world’s best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary, captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon’s global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.

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The EQBW Holiday Gift Guide To Shop For Yourself & Other #Bossladies In Your Life

The EQBW Holiday Gift Guide To Shop For Yourself & Other #Bossladies In Your Life

The holidays are here, which means you're probably busier than ever closing out the year for your business, planning and working like crazy to get ready for 2019 - not to mention all the events you have planned with family and friends. It's a miracle if you've completed holiday shopping (and if you have - you're our hero!).

We took the liberty to round up our favorite gifts for the #bossladies on your shopping list and/or the gifts you should be gifting yourself to be set up for a stylish, productive, and game-changing 2019.

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Equestrian Businesswomen Announces Aon as Founding Partner

West Palm Beach, FL – December 20, 2018 – Equestrian Businesswomen (EQBW) is pleased to announce Aon as a Founding Partner. Aon is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions.Equestrian Businesswomen connects businesswomen in the equine industry to provide them with resources and community to foster their professional development and business opportunities. The inaugural EQBW Summit will be held on January 9 in West Palm Beach, FL, and will provide thought-provoking and inspiring speakers talking about timely, relevant topics to help engage, support, and inform equestrian businesswomen.

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Equestrian Businesswomen Summit Announces Partnership with Asmar Equestrian

West Palm Beach, FL – December 6, 2018 – Equestrian Businesswomen (EQBW) is pleased to announce its partnership for the first annual EQBW Summit with Asmar Equestrian, the premiere equestrian lifestyle brand. Asmar Equestrian creates beautifully tailored clothing, fine leather goods and accessories that perform seamlessly in and out of the saddle and empower equestrian women to pursue their passions. The EQBW Summit will be held on January 9 in West Palm Beach, FL, and will provide thought-provoking and inspiring speakers talking about timely, relevant topics to help engage, support, and inform equestrian businesswomen.

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