Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Gala Of The Royal Horses Wows Fans

World-renowned riding master Rene Gasser presented the “Gala of the Royal Horses” on Wednesday, April 23 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. The Royal Horses, with and without riders, performed dressage and other old battlefield maneuvers to music...

‘Gala Of The Royal Horses’ A Fine Night

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Rene Gasser is a man who loves his horses. Born in the Swiss town of Schaffhausen, he was destined to work and perform with horses. His love of all things equine began at an early age...

Saddle Trail Project Moves Forward Despite Some Objections

Residents in part of Saddle Trail Park are a step closer to having paved roads and municipal water. Members of the Wellington Village Council gave unanimous approval Tuesday for village staff to pursue plans for the services. “It’s a very...

ITID Celebrates Hamlin House Opening

The Indian Trail Improvement District celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Hamlin House on Friday, April 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located on Hamlin Blvd. near Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park, Hamlin House will be a venue for community...

Alegria Secures U.S. Open Title With Overtime Victory

Alegria denied Valiente polo’s “Triple Crown” with a thrilling overtime victory to claim the 2014 Maserati U.S. Open Championship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach last Sunday. Six-and-a-half chukkers of all-out polo were punctuated by a penalty call that...

It’s A Busy Life For Rider Jennifer Santana

TALES FROM THE TRAILS I first ran into Jennifer Santana at the Trump Invitational in January. She was one of a handful of talented amateur owners riding in the prestigious event. She struck me then as friendly and down-to-earth. I...

Lox Groves Finalizes Stricter Livestock Waste Ordinance

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday approved the final reading of a livestock waste-hauling ordinance designed to curtail the large amounts of horse manure and bedding being dumped in the town. The ordinance was the latest in a long...

U.S. Open Final Sunday Will Conclude Season

The 2014 polo season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach comes to a conclusion on Sunday, April 20 with the final match of the 110th Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championships. Last Sunday’s featured matches saw Crab Orchard (Peke Gonzalez,...

His Work With Horses Helps Brandon Boterf

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Don’t tell Wellington residents Brandon Boterf and his mom, Beth Wood, that life can be tough; they won’t believe you. I first ran into Beth and Brandon at the Polo on the Beach exhibition and fundraiser for...

Second Board Questions Need For Aviation Rules

A proposal to regulate civil aviation in Wellington had members of the village’s Equestrian Preserve Committee confused Wednesday as to why it is needed. Committee members voted 6-0 to recommend denial of the Civil Aviation Ordinance, to the delight of...

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Flavors ‘Decades Tour’ A Tasty Traveling Experience

On Thursday, June 5, the Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted Flavors 2025, now in its 22nd year. Several...