Monday, July 14, 2025

Equestrian

Wellington Zoners Deny Jacobs Appeal

At a quasi-judicial hearing Wednesday evening, Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board denied an administrative appeal brought by members of the Jacobs family against the controversial Equestrian Village development. Attorney Jeffery Bass, representing Charles and Kimberly Jacobs and Solar Sportsystems...

Choice Of Champions Sponsors Dressage Rider Lauren Knopp

For Lauren Knopp, the choice to be sponsored by Choice of Champions was hardly a choice at all. The results she saw with her horses spoke for themselves, and Choice of Champions recently welcomed her as another up-and-coming young...

Kids Cancer Foundation Benefit

The Kids Cancer Foundation was beneficiary of a horse show held last weekend at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The Jacobs Family/Wellington Preservation Coalition Hunter Classic at the Wellington Summer Festival took place Saturday, Aug. 2. In addition, there...

Sharon Packer Loves The Majesty Of Horses

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Funny how everything can be going right along the same as always, then something happens and everything changes. That’s how it was for Sharon Packer. Packer had been riding most of her life, owned horses and showed...

Horse Show To Benefit Local Kids Battling Cancer

The Kids Cancer Foundation will be beneficiary of a horse show this weekend at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The Jacobs Family/Wellington Preservation Coalition Hunter Classic at the Wellington Summer Festival presented by Lala Land Productions and Castlewood Farm...

Bellissimo, Trump Announce September Horse Show In New York

The first ever Central Park Horse Show Presented by Rolex is coming to New York City from Sept. 18-21. The outdoor, four-day equestrian sporting event will showcase some of the best show jumpers and dressage riders in the world as...

Kerensa Muller Has A Passion For Dressage

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Kerensa Muller’s life seemed destined to lead her from her home country of Holland to her current home, a lovely farm in Deer Run complete with rolling pastures, a large barn and a regulation dressage ring. “Horses...

Citrus Series Hosts Summer Show At Brandon Center

BY GENE NARDI Last weekend, the Citrus Series hosted a summer competition at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Saturday was a USEF “C” rated show, while Sunday was an unrated show designed for novice riders to compete. A total of 25 riders...

Jacobs, WPC Sponsor Citrus Series Shows

The Jacobs family and the Wellington Preservation Coalition is proud to support James Lala in the 2014 season of the Wellington Citrus Series horse shows. The new Citrus Series, founded by veteran trainer and owner of the Wellington Quarantine James...

Todd Flettrich Draws Crowd To ShowChic

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Tucked away in a small spot on Fairlane Farms Road, ShowChic is a gem of a boutique, offering stylish riding apparel, horse-themed gifts and accessories, including breeches, show coats, stock ties, shirts, helmets, jewelry, gloves and...

Bellissimo, Johnson Team Up On North Carolina Resort

Wellington resident Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Tryon Equestrian Partners, recently announced plans to create “a significant equestrian lifestyle destination” in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Bellissimo has teamed up with fellow Wellington resident Sheila C. Johnson,...

Tropical Show Series The ‘Cool’ Place To Be For Area Equestrians

The Palm Beach Riding Academy held its premiere Tropical Show on Sunday, June 22. The festivities kicked off on Saturday, June 21, as Florida riders, trainers and equestrian enthusiasts flocked to the stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian...

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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....