Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Equestrian

ITID Celebrates Hamlin House Opening

The Indian Trail Improvement District celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Hamlin House on Friday, April 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located on Hamlin Blvd. near Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park, Hamlin House will be a venue for community...

Alegria Secures U.S. Open Title With Overtime Victory

Alegria denied Valiente polo’s “Triple Crown” with a thrilling overtime victory to claim the 2014 Maserati U.S. Open Championship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach last Sunday. Six-and-a-half chukkers of all-out polo were punctuated by a penalty call that...

It’s A Busy Life For Rider Jennifer Santana

TALES FROM THE TRAILS I first ran into Jennifer Santana at the Trump Invitational in January. She was one of a handful of talented amateur owners riding in the prestigious event. She struck me then as friendly and down-to-earth. I...

Lox Groves Finalizes Stricter Livestock Waste Ordinance

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday approved the final reading of a livestock waste-hauling ordinance designed to curtail the large amounts of horse manure and bedding being dumped in the town. The ordinance was the latest in a long...

U.S. Open Final Sunday Will Conclude Season

The 2014 polo season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach comes to a conclusion on Sunday, April 20 with the final match of the 110th Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championships. Last Sunday’s featured matches saw Crab Orchard (Peke Gonzalez,...

His Work With Horses Helps Brandon Boterf

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Don’t tell Wellington residents Brandon Boterf and his mom, Beth Wood, that life can be tough; they won’t believe you. I first ran into Beth and Brandon at the Polo on the Beach exhibition and fundraiser for...

Second Board Questions Need For Aviation Rules

A proposal to regulate civil aviation in Wellington had members of the village’s Equestrian Preserve Committee confused Wednesday as to why it is needed. Committee members voted 6-0 to recommend denial of the Civil Aviation Ordinance, to the delight of...

Polo And Balloon Festival At Gulfstream April 18-20

An event for the entire family is returning to Gulfstream Polo Club (4550 Polo Road, Lake Worth) from Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20 at the “Built Ford Tough” Polo and Balloon Festival. Attendees will enjoy a weekend...

Good Earth Farm Offering Therapy Program

Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves is offering animal-assisted therapy for children and seniors this spring and summer on Mondays and Tuesdays, with specially trained coaches and mini horses. The farm offered the program last summer to a great response....

Alegria Slips Past Flight Options 7-6 In U.S. Open Play

After the end of the second round of play in the 2014 Maserati U.S. Open Championships, several favorites have begun to emerge. Valiente (2-0) iced a spot at the top of the leader board in its bracket with last Saturday’s...

GPL Tournament At Grand Champions

The fifth annual International Gay Polo Tournament was held Saturday, April 5 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. RBC Wealth Management won the Senator Cup with a 5-3 victory over Phelps Media Group, while Cedar Crest Stables...

Breathing New Life Into My Old Saddle

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Once upon a time, long, long ago, a little girl dreamed of owning her own horse. She’d keep it in the basement, teach it to climb up and down the stairs to go out to graze...

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