Thursday, March 14, 2024

Equestrian

Wellington Council OKs Plan For Expanded Showgrounds

The Wellington Village Council this week approved a massive makeover of the village’s signature equestrian showgrounds, enshrining some conditions and discarding others when builders argued they did not make economic sense or came up at the last minute. Meeting Tuesday,...

Wellington Garden Club To Present Private Tour Of Equestrian Estates

On Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Wellington Garden Club will offer a private, self-guided tour of five of Wellington’s most exclusive and spectacular equestrian stables and grounds. These properties are home to world-renowned champion horses...

Gay Polo League Announces Partnership With The Elton John AIDS Foundation

Combining sport with social impact, the International Gay Polo Tournament recently announced its partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation for its upcoming event: GPL Polotini Wigstock on Friday, April 5 at the Patagones Polo Club in Wellington. This unique...

Buena Vibra Captures U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship

Following two weeks of high-goal competition at the Port Mayaca Polo Club in Okeechobee, and a postponed final, the delayed conclusion of the 2024 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship, presented by the Brad and Kathy Coors Foundation, came to...

Wellington Barn Tour Returns March 30

This year’s Wellington Barn Tour will be held Saturday, March 30. Attendees will tour four incredible barns. Wellington Barn Tour tickets are available by calling Polo America at (760) 668-6093. Tour times are 8, 8:30, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Buses...

Ireland Reigns Once Again In $150,000 CSIO4* Nations Cup

Ten nations brought forth teams to compete in the $150,000 CSIO4* Nations Cup, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, the highlight event of Week 8 at the Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through March 31 at Wellington International. With no shortage...

Valiente Claims C.V. Whitney Cup In A Clash Of The Cambiasos

Concluding the first leg in the Gauntlet of Polo, Valiente (Bob Jornayvaz, Jesse Bray, Paco de Narvaez Jr. and Adolfo Cambiaso) went head-to-head against La Dolfina (Dillon Bacon, Quinn Evans, Poroto Cambiaso and Tomas Panelo) on Sunday, Feb. 25,...

Polo Hall Of Fame Gala Celebrates Stars Of Past And Present

It was an emotional evening for almost 250 distinguished guests who gathered to celebrate the sport’s heroes, past and present, at the stylish 35th annual Museum of Polo Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and Induction Gala on Friday, Feb....

Hunt Ball Raises $285K For Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County recently announced that the debut of the Baran Hunt Ball in Wellington was a resounding success with more than 400 attendees that helped raise more than $285,000. The proceeds from...

Equestrian Legends Event Benefits Buoniconti Fund

Actor Tommy Lee Jones and decorated polo player Dawn Jones served as honorary chairs and were joined by the evening’s honorees polo legend Nacho Figueras and Argentine businesswoman and equestrian Delfina Blaquier for the second annual Equestrian Legends Celebrity...

International Gay Polo Tournament Set To Return To Wellington In April

One of Wellington’s most anticipated events of the spring season is one that welcomes individuals from around the world for a weekend of vibrant fun. The annual fête, the International Gay Polo Tournament, inspires awareness for inclusiveness and equality....

Nick Haness And McQueen Dazzle At WEF’s Hunter Spectacular

World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week at the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival came to a peak on Saturday, Feb. 17 when the country’s best hunter combinations went head-to-head in the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular. The...

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Westlake To Host Inaugural 5K Run/Walk Promoting Community Wellness & Camaraderie

Lace up your sneakers and join the City of Westlake for the inaugural Westlake 5K Run/Walk starting at Westlake...