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Equestrian

U.S. To Face Azerbaijan In Polo At Nov. 24 International Cup

The United States has assembled an impressive lineup of experience and up-and-coming players for the Saturday, Nov. 24 International Cup at the Grand Champions Polo Club. The U.S. is led by 6-goaler Jeff Blake and will be joined by father...

Equestrian Village Complex Granted Seasonal Permit

The Wellington Village Council approved a seasonal use permit Tuesday, Nov. 13 for Equestrian Village, site of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, which will allow the dressage show grounds to operate over the winter season despite a years-long delay...

Nov. 24 Good Earth Farm Fundraiser

The Good Earth Farm animal sanctuary and children’s zoo, located at 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves, will host a celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. The event will help feed the farm’s 250 animals...

Wellington Insider Tours Announces Tours For 2019 Equestrian Season

Wellington is world-famous for drawing equestrian enthusiasts and celebrities from all over the world during its equestrian season, which runs from January to April. Every winter, Wellington turns into a hub for the glamorous equestrian lifestyle. From the Global...

Losing A Beloved Horse Can Be A Life-Changing Experience

The past several months have been difficult for 20-year-old Morgan Hamilton, as she managed the end-of-life care for her geriatric horse, Pippin MacDuff, who had reached a nearly unprecedented 42 years of age. The Town-Crier featured Hamilton and her horse...

Horses That Help Holds A Family Fun Day

Horses That Help held a Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 28 in The Acreage. There were plenty of animals to see, pet and hold, while kids enjoyed arts and crafts. Horses That Help provides free horseback riding programs...

Russian Zakharova To Compete In Wellington

“I want to have new riding experiences, and Wellington is the best place in the world for dressage,” said Diana Zakharova, whose achievements in CDI dressage competition led to her recently being approached by the Republic of Kyrgyzstan with...

Catie Staszak Named To ‘30 Under 30’ List

Area resident, equestrian and broadcast journalist Catie Staszak was recently chosen for The Plaid Horse’s “30 Under 30” feature in the magazine’s October/November edition. The feature, an annual list in the equestrian magazine, showcases 30 young equestrians under 30...

ITID Board Hears Feedback From Equestrians On Horse Trails

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors received community feedback in a workshop Wednesday, Oct. 17 about the condition of horse trails in The Acreage — and the consensus was that they are badly in need of care. ITID...

Application Process Open For 2019 Great Charity Challenge

With a strong belief that change happens through the power of communities, Palm Beach County charities will get a chance to inspire and expand their impacts this coming February. For the past nine years, equestrians and their mounts have been...

Karen’s Equine Intervention Seeks Volunteers And Donations

In 2011, Nora Janssen launched Karen’s Equine Intervention to honor her daughter, Karen, who passed away following complications from a car accident. “That’s the sad part,” Janssen said. “The good part is using the animals to help people.” Janssen — a...

Endel Ots, Lucky Strike Bring Home Key Win

Endel Ots and Lucky Strike earned many congratulations after winning the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges Dressage National Championship with a score of 72.794 percent, which was held recently at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. While this is not...

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RPBHS To Celebrate Class Of 2024 On May 15 At The Fairgrounds

Principal Michelle Fleming along with the students, staff and families at Royal Palm Beach High School are preparing for...