Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Equestrian

End-Of-Year Night Classes Herald The Start Of The Winter Equestrian Festival

By Sarah Eakin The next time the Wellington International showgrounds opens its gates, it will be for the start of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival, kicking off the New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 1. In the pre-season build up, two Saturday...

AGDF Will Host Seven US Equestrian Open Of Dressage Qualifier Events In 2025

The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), running Jan. 8 through March 30, will host seven qualifiers for the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage during the 2025 season in Wellington. AGDF opens Jan. 8 when the series will launch 10...

28 Nonprofits Selected For 16th Annual Great Charity Challenge

The 16th Annual Great Charity Challenge, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, a cornerstone event of the Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International, recently selected 28 Palm Beach County nonprofits to benefit from its transformative philanthropic competition. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb....

Rich And Linda Faver To Serve As Honorary Chairs At Horses Healing Hearts Fundraiser

Horses Healing Hearts recently announced that Rich and Linda Faver will serve as the honorary chairs for the 11th annual Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser, to be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Katz Pavilion in West Palm Beach,...

Flying Cow Road: To Pave Or Not To Pave?

The dust has not quite settled on the issue of what Wellington should do with the unpaved southern portion of Flying Cow Ranch Road. The section was closed earlier this year and recently reopened, and options for a permanent...

USPA Welcomes PoloGear As Network Sponsor

The United States Polo Association (USPA) is proud to welcome PoloGear as the Network Sponsor of the USPA Polo Network (USPAPN). PoloGear joins the growing portfolio of corporate sponsors reaching the international polo community through USPAPN livestreamed events. The sponsorship...

The Human-Animal Alliance Welcomes Donations This Giving Season

Amid the traditions of turkeys and tinsel, it is also the time of giving. The Human-Animal Alliance, a Wellington-based nonprofit, believes that connections between humans and animals can be life-changing — especially for those navigating trauma. Nearly three years ago,...

Polo Tour Kicks Off 2025 Season In Wellington

The International Polo Tour (IPT), known for bringing the thrill and tradition of polo to audiences worldwide, kicked off its 2025 season on Friday, Nov. 22 with an exclusive private match at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. This highly...

Former Ownership Group Completes Acquisition Of Wellington International

The former majority owners of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center — Mark Bellissimo, Marsha Dammerman, Lisa Lourie and Roger Smith — have completed the purchase of Wellington International from Global Equestrian Group. The new company, WI FL Acquisition...

Wellington Chamber Celebrates Equestrian Season

The Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “Kick Off to the Equestrian and Polo Season Luncheon” at Wellington National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The event was sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center. Attendees...

Dr. Saulis Banionis Provides Stem Cell Therapy To Help Equestrians Heal Quicker

For years, horses have benefited from advanced treatments like stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Now, it’s time for their riders, trainers and owners to access similar regenerative medicine treatment options, according to Dr. Saulis Banionis of...

Two Roundabouts Eyed For 120th Avenue South Near L.W. Road

Not one but two roundabouts less than a quarter of a mile apart are emerging as the latest plan to manage traffic around the 42-home new Pulte development along 120th Avenue South, bordering Wellington’s equestrian areas. Details came up for...

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Jingle Bell 5K Brings Runners To Village Park

The 12th annual Wellington Jingle Bell 5K Run was held Sunday, Dec. 22 at Village Park. Hundreds of runners...