Sunday, August 17, 2025

Fun Horse Events Set For This Weekend

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS How come August lasts approximately 17 weeks, while October slips by unnoticed? You glance at the calendar, and Halloween is next week, with Thanksgiving hot on its heels. (We’re not even going to mention Christmas. Not...

Plan Would Legalize Golf Carts On Some Wellington Roads

Wellington is considering allowing golf carts on some village roads and, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee weighed in on what regulations its members would like to see. Though golf carts are a common sight on bridle...

My Horses (And I) Don’t Like Gators Around

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Disclaimer: This week’s column is slightly more about reptiles and slightly less about horses. Reptiles are kinda low on the scale of animal intelligence. You wonder how much they perceive of their world. Are they aware of,...

Grand Opening Of Tropical Hay & Feed

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS I remember when the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza rose in the midst of the orange groves on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. It was close by, convenient. Then the Winn-Dixie closed, but the plaza remained. The housing bubble...

Equestrian Village Plan Wins Zoning Board Approval

Members of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended approval Wednesday of the latest plan for the controversial Equestrian Village project. While the master plan amendment was opposed by only Board Member Paul Adams, the more controversial compatibility determination split...

Meet The Fair’s Youth Horse Committee

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Charlie James has been co-chairman of the Horse Tent at the South Florida Fair for three years. “I’ve been involved with the program for a long time, but I’m not in charge,” he protested. “I’m just on...

Wellington May Get A Second Chance To Host 2018 WEG

Wellington may have another shot at hosting the 2018 World Equestrian Games after the sport’s governing body reopened bidding for the honor. At Tuesday’s Wellington Village Council meeting, council members asked staff to set up a workshop with Equestrian Sport...

Melissa Hornung To Play At Scottsdale Polo

Wellington resident Melissa Hornung will make her Southwest polo debut and play at the third annual Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati Polo Championships Nov. 1-2 in Arizona. Hornung was invited to play at the event, where she will also be selling items from...

Farrier And Horse Trainer Lindsay Holland

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Growing up in Allentown, Pa., Lindsay Holland begged to take riding lessons. She finally started riding at the ripe old age of 9 and never looked back, riding and competing in Western Pleasure and Hunt Seat....

Deer Run Hosts Tack & Yard Sale

A community tack and yard sale was held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the front entrance of the Deer Run community on Lion Country Safari Road. Merchandise included handcrafted goats milk and vegan soaps from Top Flight Farms, Conklin animal...

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Event At Mall Celebrates More Than 150 Educators

The Mall at Wellington Green, in partnership with the Wellington Community Foundation and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach...