Meet Horse Spot, the Blue Ribbon Software Winning Over Show Management

What is Horse Spot?

Horse Spot is a cloud-based software management tool supporting local and rated horse shows worldwide. You can discover shows in 32 states and three countries across all disciplines.

Exhibitors can expect:

• Easy Entries

• Live Scoring and Ringside Results

• Estimated Start Times

• Real-Time Schedule Updates

• Personalized Dashboards

• Mobile Checkout Options

• Community Events

• Educational Programs

• And more!

For Show Management:

• No software downloads needed; works on any browser

• Great rates no matter the size of your show

• A platform built by fellow show organizers and secretaries

• 24-7 Support Team and a handy Help Center website

• Remote Capabilities

• Fast Load Times (even in areas with poor WiFi connections)

• Ownership of Show Data

• Bulk Actions and Automated Reporting

• Easy Payment Processing

• No Annual Fees (pay by entry, per show)

• No hidden fees. Ever. (Like ever, ever)

• Horse Spot Sponsorships

Why does it matter?

Horse Spot was created by actual show organizers and competitors who understand the unique needs and fast-paced demands of horse show operations. Not only does the team come from within the equestrian world, but they also bring more than a decade of combined experience in the corporate sector and tech startups.

Show managers, secretaries, and office staff are all embracing Horse Spot with enthusiasm. These are the individuals who often carry the weight of managing complex show environments—and now they’re experiencing something new: efficiency. One office secretary shared, “This makes everything so much easier—we’re cutting hours off our prep time!” Another added, “I actually enjoy doing billing and splits on this program.”

The key takeaway? It’s not just show management benefiting from Horse Spot—it’s the entire operational team and exhibitors. For them, Horse Spot isn’t just a backend tool; it’s their window into seamless communication with the show management. For competitors, the ease of navigating schedules, submitting entries, and getting results has drastically improved their overall show experience.

This positive feedback from exhibitors gives show management something powerful: credibility. When exhibitors enjoy their experience, it reflects on the show management’s professionalism and choice of tools.

Horse Spot isn’t just winning at shows. Horse Spot was recognized as a Webby Honoree.

Horse Spot was Honored for Best in the Websites and Mobile Sites - Web Services & Applications category in the 29th Annual Webby Awards. Horse Spot was recognized alongside Fortune 500 companies and household name brands such as Adobe, Petco, and Oracle Design.

Earning the distinction of Webby Honoree, as recognized by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS), is a significant achievement—granted to only the top 25% of all work entered in the 29th Annual Webby Awards.

The Webby awards is considered the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times. The Webby Award Winners comprises Internet industry experts.

“Nominees like Horse Spot are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said Nick Borenstein, General Manager of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the nearly 13,000 entries we received this year.”

This is also great recognition for the equestrian industry.

Horse Spot has joined the ranks of the Internet’s best and brightest.

To be listed among past nominees such as HBO, Nike, NASA, Gucci, and Megan Thee Stallion is more than an honor—it’s a sign. A sign that the equestrian world is not only ready for innovation, but capable of leading it.

For equestrian businesses, this is a moment to take pride in—and to take notice of. The world is watching, and the door is open for forward-thinking brands, event organizers, and associations to embrace designers and digital tools that elevate the way we show, ride, and connect.

A note from Horse Spot

We are thrilled to announce that Horse Spot has added a shiny accolade to our growing trophy shelf. These wins are a testament to the bold innovation, creativity, and technical brilliance Horse Spot represents.

To stand out among such fierce competition is no small feat. We couldn’t be more grateful for our horse show community that helped make all of this happen. We would not be where we are today without our community of show managers, secretaries, show staff, horse show photographers, equine business partners, and exhibitors that have instilled their trust into us. 

See How Horse Spot Works

Find Horse Spot Online

Webby recognition: Websites and Mobile Sites Category

Our award-winning site: about.horsespot.net

Facebook: @Horse Spot

Instagram: @HorseSpotShows

LinkedIn: @Horse Spot

Find Entries, Schedules & Results at: horsespot.net

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.

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.

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.

“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.

“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.