The Van Dell Collection offers pieces of equestrian-themed furniture that are practical and attractive in both the home and the barn.
“We design them, and we make them. It’s completely custom, so it can be any size, any height, any...
I bet you’re already wondering, what the heck is a tagine? I was wondering the same thing when I got a call from Gisela Pferdekaemper a few weeks back.
“I have made these new things, and you must come and...
Struggling to maintain a balance between Wellington’s growing equestrian industry and preserving the area’s character, members of the Wellington Village Council asked its staff this week to draft recommendations for changes to the Wellington Equestrian Preserve.
At a workshop Tuesday,...
TALES FROM THE TRAILS
Some horses are easy to sell; some more difficult. I’m not talking about the selling part, the getting-someone-else-interested. I’m talking about the emotional attachment part, coming to the point where you can contemplate parting from your...
Tying the expansion of Wellington’s bridle trails to a land use change for the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex divided the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday.
Council members voted 3-2 to approve an ordinance that would designate the complex as...
TALES FROM THE TRAILS
Originally from Connecticut, Lisa Perrotta moved to South Florida in 1979.
"My dad wanted to get out of the cold," she recalled. "So we moved to Coral Springs. I bought two acres in The Acreage in 2001,...
In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the first reading of a stronger ordinance to control illegal dumping of animal waste in the town. The new ordinance is designed to replace an existing one that...
While jeweler Jack Van Dell has many talents and interests, one of his strongest passions has always been for horses.
Van Dell is a successful businessman, devoted to catering to his customers at the popular Van Dell Jewelers in Wellington...
TALES FROM THE TRAILS
Summer vacation is almost here. It’s the time of year parents dread and kids crave. There are lots of options for filling all those empty hours, and one of them is a riding camp.
Before choosing one,...
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...
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...
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...
