Thursday, November 28, 2024

Equestrian

I Spent Black Friday Visiting Some Tack Shops

TALES FROM THE TRAILS As far as I’m concerned, Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends, relaxing around the table, catching up on the year and, of course, eating way too much. I get more than a...

International Cup At Grand Champions

The Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington hosted the USPA International Cup Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 29. Team USA, Team Mexico and Team USPA played in a round robin match, with Marc Ganzi, Wes Finlayson, Nic Roldan and Mason...

Karin Reid Offield Visits ShowChic’s November Shop Talk

ShowChic boutique is once again hosting its popular Shop Talk events this season. The dressage community is invited to spend evenings learning and socializing with notable figures in the equine industry at these events. The first Shop Talk of...

Dr. Heather Houck Presented Premier Equestrian Award

Dr. Heather Houck was given the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award at the Gold Coast Fall Fling, presented by the Gold Coast Dressage Association, on Nov. 8-9. Houck shares Premier’s priority of treating horses and equestrians exceptionally well. “I think it is...

Thanksgiving Show At Jim Brandon

Palm Beach Classic Horse Show was held Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The third in a series of eight shows, the next show is set for Dec. 20 and will have a Christmas theme. For...

Nadine Galbraith And Her Amazing Horse

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Nadine Galbraith knew she wanted to be a veterinarian the first time her family brought their dog to a clinic. She was in the fifth grade. A doctor for animals? It was a profession that combined...

Wellington’s Devon Kane And Destiny Grand Prix Champs At Dressage Finals

As international dressage rider Devon Kane and her self-trained Danish Warmblood gelding Destiny ease back into competition after a summer of training in Europe, an unexpected change of plans brought the pair amazing results. A last-minute decision to compete...

Lionshare Dressage Rider Shines At U.S. Dressage Finals

Wellington’s Lionshare Dressage competitor and trainer Caroline Roffman, a Nations Cup individual bronze medalist and Nations Cup United States team gold medalist, recently watched her students flourish in prestigious national competitions. Student Rachael Hicks scored at the top of her...

Tips For Dealing With Stressed-Out Equines

A couple of years ago, I added a new gelding to my herd. He was a nice horse, a pleasure to ride and easy to work around. He was a handful at feeding time, kicking the stall and lunging...

Princess & Pirate Ball At Polo Club

The Center for Family Services’ Kids Helping Kids Committee hosted its Princess & Pirate Ball on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. With whimsical activities such as beauty bar to be made over...

Equestrian Leaders See Bright Season Ahead In 2015

With upbeat, optimistic presentations, leaders of the local equestrian community addressed members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon held Wednesday at the Wanderers Club. Featured speakers included Mark Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions, Marla Connor of the...

Grand Champions To Host The USPA International Cup

Officials at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington are excited to present the USPA International Cup Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 29. The opening ceremony takes place at 12:30 p.m., followed at 1 p.m. by the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends...

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Rock The Season At 40th Wellington Holiday Parade On Sunday, Dec. 8

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and the...