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Equestrian

Riders Jump To Support The Kevin Babington Foundation

The equestrian community gathered for a day of show jumping competition Tuesday, Feb. 21, followed by an elegant evening reception to share their love and support the Kevin Babington Foundation hosted at Victoria McCullogh’s breathtaking Wellington property. Jeff Papows, a...

Canada Nabs CSIO4* Nations Cup At Wellington International

Despite being on U.S. soil, Wellington International was brimming with Canadian pride on Saturday, March 4, as the Canadian Show Jumping Team gave a dominating performance in the $150,000 CSIO4* Nations Cup, presented by IDA Development. Team members Erynn...

Kids Lip Sync At WEF Benefits Danny & Ron’s Rescue

On Sunday, Feb. 19, the annual Kids Lip Sync fundraiser to benefit Danny & Ron’s Rescue returned to Wellington International. Seven acts performed and entertained the crowd of about 200. Singing legend Gloria Gaynor was in attendance and surprised...

Wellington International Revolutionizing Sustainability In Horse Sport

Wellington International recently announced a partnership with Megan Fellows of Carbon Hoofprint to oversee a newly created focus on sustainability at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Together, they will develop a shared vision to make the world-class facility and organization...

Iconica Nabs Key Super-Series Spot With Ylvisaker Cup Victory

On Sunday, Feb. 12, the Ylvisaker Cup final rounded out the second leg of the Florida Circuit 16-Goal Super-Series with an encounter between Joe Barry Memorial champions Iconica (Maureen Brennan, Mariano “Peke” Gonzalez, Lucas “Luckitas” Criado Jr. and Santos...

French Dazzles In The $100,000 Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular

World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week, sponsored by Kask, at the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival came to a peak on Saturday, Feb. 18. The country’s best hunter combinations went head-to-head in the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter...

Nonprofits Big Winners At Great Charity Challenge

One of the biggest evenings of the year at the Winter Equestrian Festival is the Great Charity Challenge, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, held this year on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Wellington International. Teams of three riders competed, with the best...

Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament To Return April 6-9

The National Polo Center, Wellington’s destination for polo and equestrian sports, will transform into a colorful five-day fete with celebrants coming from around the world to support the Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate,...

Kids Lip Sync To Benefit Danny & Ron’s Rescue Feb. 19 At Wellington International

The 14th annual Kids Lip Sync “A Night at the Carnival” to benefit Danny & Ron’s Rescue will be held Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Blue Ribbon Club at Wellington International featuring honorary guest Gloria Gaynor with Kim Kolloff...

JustWorld Gala Raises More Than $500,000 For Children In Need

Belle Herbe Farm was alive with fervent energy Friday, Jan. 27, glowing under an enchanting sky of blue and purple hues. Horses peered inquisitively out of their stall windows as the Wellington community began arriving dressed in long gowns...

Polo For Life To Host ‘A Passage To India’ Benefit Event On Feb. 27

On Monday, Feb. 27 polo fans are invited to join a special event featuring a thrilling match and an opportunity to support a worthy mission. Even better, the funds raised during the eighth annual Polo for a Purpose, “A...

Early Lead Earns Iconica Joe Barry Memorial Victory Over BTA

On Sunday, Jan. 22, the Joe Barry Memorial culminated in an excellent match between undefeated Iconica (Maureen Brennan, Mariano “Peke” Gonzalez, Lucas “Luckitas” Criado Jr. and Santos Merlos) and BTA (Kelly Beal, Ignacio “Nachi” Viana, Jesse Bray and Steve...

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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....