On Tuesday, April 5 at 9 p.m., 60 Minutes Sports on Showtime will feature the Winter Equestrian Festival, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington.
The 60 Minutes Sports episode will show how Wellington has become the winter equestrian capital of the world. The feature will include an interview with Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, discussing the history, strategy and growth of WEF, as well as a tour of Wellington with Matt Varney of Wellington Equestrian Realty.
The show will also include interviews with riders, including Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden, Georgina Bloomberg, Jessica Springsteen and Jennifer Gates. Footage of the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* will be included as they explain the finer points of the sport, the rules and the skills needed to succeed.
In addition, a replay of the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Those who can’t be at PBIEC or want to relive the exciting action of WEF’s biggest grand prix event can watch their favorite show jumpers and horses in action on the small screen.
Both broadcasts are a great opportunity for fans from all over the country to experience Wellington’s unique equestrian lifestyle and watch the best equestrian action.
