Thursday, June 19, 2025

Equestrian

Marabet Farm Hosts Oldenburg Inspection

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS It’s one thing to have a nice horse; even better to have it officially recognized. Maggie Fullington hosted the Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ Society inspection at her Marabet Farm in Caloosa on Oct. 24. “I’ve been involved with horses...

Expanded Grooms’ Quarters Concern Wellington Zoners

Concerned about opening up parts of Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve for overdevelopment, Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board postponed a decision Wednesday that could allow for expansion of grooms’ quarters in barns. The proposed amendment would change what Wellington considers grooms’...

Equestrian Leaders: Industry’s Growth Will Continue

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the coming equestrian season with speakers from the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Winter Equestrian Festival at a luncheon Monday hosted at IPC. Guest speakers included Mark Bellissimo, managing...

Princess And Pirate Ball At IPC

The second annual Princess and Pirate Ball was held Sunday, Nov. 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The event benefited Kids Helping Kids, a program of the Center for Family Services. There was food and drinks, bounce...

Donnie McKenzie Teaches Horses How To Drive

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Kelly Caldwell-Sachs splits her time between Colorado and Wellington — skiing and horses. The horses are relatively new. She got into horses at 26, and it blossomed from there. She started out showing hunters and equitation....

Equestrian Village Gets OK, But Conditions An Issue

Discussion of the controversial Equestrian Village proposal in Wellington may have come to a resolution last Thursday night, but confusion over the approvals granted by the Wellington Village Council could bring up the issue again in the near future. Council...

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...

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Flavors ‘Decades Tour’ A Tasty Traveling Experience

On Thursday, June 5, the Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted Flavors 2025, now in its 22nd year. Several...