HRWS

Edited Press Release After 364 days and stops in Kentucky, Arizona, Florida and New York, the Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS) returned to Santa Anita Park Sept. 29 with over 150 women from 13 states and Canada gathered for the second Horse Racing Women's Summit. "What a difference a year makes," said HRWS Chairwoman, Stephanie Hronis. "We can't thank our community enough for their participation and investment in the Horse Racing Women's Summit movement. One of the things that we are most proud of is that over 10% of our...

The Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS) has launched an annual membership program, giving community members a chance to regularly engage and support the HRWS mission. Membership dues will cost $75 and include access to a member directory, a HRWS lapel pin, and early access to event tickets. Dues will help HRWS invest in programs, research, scholarships, and events. "We are at the very beginning of the work needed to drive advancements for women in racing," said HRWS committee member Shona Rotondo. "HRWS membership gives everyone an opportunity to support this...

Tickets are on sale for the second Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS), scheduled for Sept. 27-29 at Santa Anita Park. Reagan Cannon, an international leadership speaker and coach with over 20 years of experience at Fortune 15 companies, will deliver the keynote address. Tickets for the three-day summit, which are limited and sold out last year, can be purchased at WomeninRacingSummit.com. "In our second annual HRWS, we look forward to building on the momentum from 2022 with robust programming and an impactful lineup of speakers and panelists," said Jodie Vella-Gregory...

The Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS) will return to Santa Anita Park from Sept. 27-29 in a homecoming of sorts, one year after the inaugural event was held at the same location. "We are thrilled to be back at Santa Anita Park for the second Horse Racing Women's Summit at the beginning of the Autumn meet, which will also feature the 2023 Breeders' Cup World Championships," said HRWS Chair Stephanie Hronis. "In the past year, we have hosted events at Keeneland Race Course, the Global Symposium on Racing, Gulfstream Park,...

The Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS) community will 'Meet Up' in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, Aug. 3. The gathering at Saratoga Race Course will feature New York horsewomen and provide attendees with an opportunity to network during morning training hours and at the races. A breakfast buffet on the clubhouse porch is available, but must be purchased separately from the HRWS ticket. Attendees will reconvene at the racetrack for an afternoon of racing in the climate- controlled Paddock Suite. Tickets to the Aug. 3rd HRWS Meet Up at Saratoga are...

The Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS) at Gulfstream Park has been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27, the eve of the Pegasus World Cup. Guests will gather and network in the beautiful Flamingo Room for brunch and a handicapping seminar featuring NYRA and Fox Sports presenter Maggie Wolfendale-Morley and Claudia Spadaro, on-air handicapper and personality for Gulfstream and HipicaTV. Following the seminar, guests will have access to the White Suite for the remainder of the race day. Tickets are on sale for $130 and will include brunch and beverages, including beer,...

The Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS) committee has partnered with the Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation to offer access to digital tickets from the Inaugural Horse Racing Women's Summit for a suggested donation of $25. Those interested in accessing the video links from the inaugural event can purchase a ticket by visiting the Horse Racing Women's Summit EventBrite page. "Finding a way to share the incredible insights that our speakers shared with attendees in September was a goal from the beginning," said committee member Shona Rotondo. "Doing so in a way...

Jane Goldstein will be recognized with a special award at the inaugural edition of the Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS) at its luncheon Thursday, Sept. 29. The presentation will honor Goldstein for her role as a groundbreaking leader and inspirational example to women in racing. A native of New Orleans, Goldstein had an early introduction to the racetrack through her father, a writer and reporter with the Times-Picayune newspaper. She attended the University of Kentucky and Louisiana State University. Following graduation, she was hired to work in the publicity department...

Conference tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Horse Racing Women's Summit (HRWS), Sept. 28-30 at Santa Anita Park. The conference features speakers and networking opportunities for women currently engaged in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry and those that wish to be. Tickets can be purchased at www.WomeninRacingSummit.com. Sales will be limited in order to maximize the experience for all participants. "Our planning committee is small but mighty and has been working intently to provide an impactful experience,'' said Stephanie Hronis, HRWS chair. "We are awestruck by the outpouring...