01/19/2026
Huge thank you to Jennifer Connor, Jennifer Lynn Wood, and Piper Klemm for hosting such a thoughtful, intentional, and beautifully executed Equestrian Businesswomen event and The Plaid Horse Podcast gathering at Winter Equestrian Festival • Wellington International. Watching dear friends of mine pour so much care, creativity, and behind the scenes work into creating a space like this for women in business was truly special.
The panels were exceptional. The setting was beautiful. The level of intention behind every detail was so clear. What made it all truly stand out was how seamlessly everything came together to create such a powerful environment. A room full of women building brands, businesses, and careers rooted in passion, grit, and community. The conversations were genuine, the connections felt easy, and the energy was supportive, generous, and inspiring.
Jenn Connor and Jennifer Wood curated an incredible Equestrian Businesswomen panel. Every panelist brought something meaningful to the discussion, sharing real, hard-earned insights about building and sustaining businesses in the equestrian world. I especially loved hearing Lindsay Lenard from Horse Spot talk about knowing your KPIs, understanding your data, and how that clarity supports smart scaling and future investor conversations. Kelly Giordano’s insights around hiring thoughtfully, setting expectations, and using performance reviews to support growth and accountability were equally impactful. It was practical, honest, and incredibly valuable.
Those conversations reinforced something I believe deeply. The most successful businesses are built when strategy is considered from the very beginning, not just around operations and growth, but around the long term as well. When retirement planning, business structure, and personal financial strategy are integrated early, everything else becomes more intentional. Employee retention, benefits, and tax efficiency naturally follow when the foundation is designed thoughtfully rather than added later as a patch.
Separately, Piper Klemm hosted a wonderful Plaid Horse podcast conversation spotlighting equestrian-focused leadership and innovation. I loved hearing from Monica L Halem, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and passionate equestrian, about how she built science-based skincare designed specifically for riders. The conversation with Lenore Rees Brown, Director of Sponsorships at Equestrian Sport Productions for the Winter Equestrian Festival, was equally fascinating. Her career path and perspective on partnerships and sponsorship within the sport gave me so much to think about, and I truly hope to continue that conversation.
I am also incredibly honored to have been included on the Equestrian B2B Podcast this year and recognized in their 2025 guest recap for conversations that stood out. Being trusted with discussions around money, business, and long-term planning, especially in a community I care so deeply about, means more than I can say.
I love working with women who put everything into building something of their own. My approach is always about stepping back, looking at the whole picture, and designing strategies that support both the business you’re building and the life you want it to sustain. My work is always confidential and always complimentary, and I would truly love to connect for a virtual coffee or meet in person outside of the event.
Grateful for this community. Grateful for these friendships. And so excited for what’s ahead. 🌿💛
