Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Equestrian

Open House At Healing Horse Therapy Center

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS A few weeks ago, the Healing Horse Therapy Center welcomed friends and visitors to its open house. “It’s an open house and a meet-and-greet, plus a used tack sale, a bake sale and an art sale,”...

Big Fun At Pony Halloween Parade

The Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex and Charles Moorcroft Inc. hosted the Big Pony Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event was held for Moorcroft’s equestrian students and their ponies, who were decked out in costumes. There were...

Equestrian Village Approved, But Conditions Could Be Dealbreaker

Discussion of the Equestrian Village proposals might have come to a resolution Thursday night, but confusion over council approvals could dredge up the issue again next month. Members of the Wellington Village Council approved two measures Thursday, a master plan...

Show Promoters: Wellington Uniquely Qualified WEG Host

Members of the Wellington Village Council met Monday with representatives from Equestrian Sport Productions to discuss hosting the 2018 World Equestrian Games. “This is one of those events that has a tremendous impact on the community,” CEO Mark Bellissimo said....

Traffic The Main Focus Of Equestrian Village Hearing

UPDATE: Equestrian Village Approved, But Conditions Could Be Dealbreaker Discussion of the Equestrian Village proposals might have come to a resolution Thursday night, but confusion over council approvals could dredge up the issue again next month. Members of the Wellington Village...

Fun Horse Events Set For This Weekend

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS How come August lasts approximately 17 weeks, while October slips by unnoticed? You glance at the calendar, and Halloween is next week, with Thanksgiving hot on its heels. (We’re not even going to mention Christmas. Not...

Plan Would Legalize Golf Carts On Some Wellington Roads

Wellington is considering allowing golf carts on some village roads and, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee weighed in on what regulations its members would like to see. Though golf carts are a common sight on bridle...

My Horses (And I) Don’t Like Gators Around

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Disclaimer: This week’s column is slightly more about reptiles and slightly less about horses. Reptiles are kinda low on the scale of animal intelligence. You wonder how much they perceive of their world. Are they aware of,...

Grand Opening Of Tropical Hay & Feed

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS I remember when the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza rose in the midst of the orange groves on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. It was close by, convenient. Then the Winn-Dixie closed, but the plaza remained. The housing bubble...

Equestrian Village Plan Wins Zoning Board Approval

Members of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended approval Wednesday of the latest plan for the controversial Equestrian Village project. While the master plan amendment was opposed by only Board Member Paul Adams, the more controversial compatibility determination split...

Meet The Fair’s Youth Horse Committee

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Charlie James has been co-chairman of the Horse Tent at the South Florida Fair for three years. “I’ve been involved with the program for a long time, but I’m not in charge,” he protested. “I’m just on...

Wellington May Get A Second Chance To Host 2018 WEG

Wellington may have another shot at hosting the 2018 World Equestrian Games after the sport’s governing body reopened bidding for the honor. At Tuesday’s Wellington Village Council meeting, council members asked staff to set up a workshop with Equestrian Sport...

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First Ever Family Fun Night & Stroll The Lights

For the first time, Lights 4 Hope is inviting the community to enjoy the lights in a different way,...