Horse Spot expands Charleston County operations

Horse Spot, a premier equestrian technology platform, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s investment will create 11 new jobs.  

Founded in 2022, Horse Spot is designed to modernize and simplify competition management for equestrian events and supports more than 1,800 horse shows, rodeos and fairs annually. The platform allows event organizers to manage an entire show from a single system, including entries, scheduling, payments and results.

Horse Spot is expanding its operation, located at 997 Morrison Drive in Charleston, to deepen its footprint in the Lowcountry and bring its platform to more competitions across the Carolinas.

Operations are already online. Individuals interested in joining the Horse Spot team should visit the company’s careers page. 

QUOTES 
 
“We grew up in the saddle and built careers in tech, finance and design. When we landed in Charleston and found a community that understood both worlds, we knew this was where Horse Spot was meant to be built.”
-Horse Spot CEO and Technical Co-Founder Christopher Lenard 

“We are proud to see a technology company like Horse Spot deepening its commitment to our state. This announcement is a testament to the strength of South Carolina’s skilled workforce, and we look forward to supporting Horse Spot’s latest chapter in Charleston County.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster 

“Congratulations to Horse Spot and Charleston County on this expansion that will bring 11 new job opportunities to the local community. We are proud to see the company continuing to grow, thrive and build its legacy in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III 

“Horse Spot’s expansion marks an exciting new chapter for Charleston County. By combining advanced technology with equestrian sport, their investment supports an industry that has been a longstanding tradition our community. We look forward to Horse Spot’s continued momentum and growth.”
-Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin 

“This expansion is a testament to what’s possible when our city, county, and state work together. Charleston is becoming the place companies want to be, and we’re proud to keep bringing quality tech jobs to our community.” 

-City of Charleston Mayor William Cogswell 

“Horse Spot’s expansion underscores the strength of our growing innovation economy in Charleston County. We are proud to support their continued investment and look forward to the impact their growth will bring to the County.” 

-Charleston County Economic Development Director Merle Johnson 

“We congratulate Charleston County Economic Development on this announcement. In addition to the investment we made into the company, their success was demonstrated in Charlotte when they recently made history by winning the founder and investor panels, securing $100,000 at Seed the South, which we’re proud to sponsor. Horse Spot’s growth is a win for Charleston County, the local economy, and the Charleston area’s expanding technology footprint.”   

-South Carolina Research Authority CEO Bill Kirkland 

“Horse Spot is yet another example of Charleston’s thriving innovation economy – a company that is rapidly modernizing the equestrian industry, has successfully raised capital from within South Carolina and is hiring aggressively to meet their business objectives.” 

-Charleston Digital Executive Director Ernest Andrade 

FIVE FAST FACTS 

• Horse Spot is expanding its operations in Charleston County. 
• The company’s investment will create 11 new jobs. 
• Horse Spot is a premier equestrian technology platform. 
• The company is located at 997 Morrison Drive in Charleston, S.C. 
• Individuals interested in joining the Horse Spot team should visit the company’s careers page.