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Equestrian

Valiente Claims U.S. Open Victory As Polo Season Ends

When it came to the final of the 111th U.S. Open Championships, the third time was a charm for Valiente. After an extraordinarily challenging season, the team won the golden key it had lost twice before. Valiente (Bob Jornayvaz, Alejo...

Bridle Creator William Micklem Visits WEF

TALES FROM THE TRAILS There’s an old saying: build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. William Micklem didn’t build a better mousetrap; he built a better bridle. William’s father was a horse dealer, and...

Wellington Council Approves Saddle Trail Paving Assessments

The Wellington Village Council approved assessments and a bond issue for the planned southern Saddle Trail Park paving project Tuesday over objections from residents who don’t live in the neighborhood but said that the paving would seriously damage Wellington’s...

GPL: Tailgates, Costumes & Great Polo

The Gay Polo League held its sixth annual International Gay Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, April 11. The event featured great polo along with fun tailgates and plenty of costumes. In the end,...

Polo Season Races Toward An Exciting Finish At IPC

The 2015 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will come to an exciting finish this Sunday afternoon in the final match of the 111th U.S. Open Polo Championship. In the featured match last Sunday, Coca-Cola (Gillian Johnston, Sugar...

Wellington’s Tomeu Sisters Shine With Dual Vita Flex Victory Pass Awards

Sisters Kaely and Lindsey Tomeu of Wellington, who ride with Sweet Oak Farm, will share history as the first sisters dually presented with Vita Flex Victory Pass Awards at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. Lindsey, who won last year’s NAL...

Shooting A Music Video With Caroline Roffman

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Monday, March 30, was a gorgeous day, with the tail end of a cold front still lingering. No one had any complaints about the weather at Lionshare Dressage in Palm Beach Point, where about a dozen...

40 Participate In Wellington Forum On Equestrian Issues

About 40 Wellington residents interested in equestrian issues answered survey questions Monday in a town hall meeting hosted by the village to gather information about the future of the Equestrian Preserve Area (EPA). Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell, who led...

Caridad Center Girl Scout Troop Enjoys Equestrian Program

The Caridad Center’s Girl Scout troop was treated recently to a taste of the “Five Star Horsemanship Program” offered at the Palm Beach Riding Academy in Wellington. Katherine Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions, Sean Jones of the PBRA and equestrian...

2015 Winter Equestrian Festival Awards Circuit Championships

Equestrian Sport Productions is proud to congratulate all of the circuit champions for the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. The 2015 circuit was a huge success, featuring 12 weeks of world-class competition Jan. 7 through March 29 at the Palm Beach...

Coca-Cola Nabs A 12-11 Overtime Victory In U.S. Open Action

Coca-Cola (Gillian Johnston, Sugar Erskine, Julio Arellano and Pelon Stirling) defeated Valiente (Tommy Beresford, Alejo Taranco, Guillermo Terrera and Sapo Caset) 12-11 in overtime in the featured U.S. Open Polo Championship match last Sunday at the International Polo Club...

Jim Brandon To Host Interscholastic Equestrian Association Finals

The 2015 Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat National Finals will take place at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center from April 24 to April 26. The culmination of local, regional and zone championships, the national finals will feature approximately 500...

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Fourth Of July Brings Fun & Fireworks To Wellington

The Village of Wellington held its annual Fourth of July holiday celebration on Friday, July 4 at Village Park....