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...
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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,...
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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...
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...
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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 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...
Wellington resident Melissa Hornung will make her Southwest polo debut and play at the third annual Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati Polo Championships Nov. 1-2 in Arizona.
Hornung was invited to play at the event, where she will also be selling items from...
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Growing up in Allentown, Pa., Lindsay Holland begged to take riding lessons. She finally started riding at the ripe old age of 9 and never looked back, riding and competing in Western Pleasure and Hunt Seat....
A community tack and yard sale was held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the front entrance of the Deer Run community on Lion Country Safari Road. Merchandise included handcrafted goats milk and vegan soaps from Top Flight Farms, Conklin animal...
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Finding the “just right” riding instructor can be a daunting task. Someone can have the perfect qualifications, but he or she still may not be a good fit for you and your horse.
I’ve seen some instructors...
A new plan for the controversial Equestrian Village project cleared its first hurdle this week when members of the Equestrian Preserve Committee unanimously recommended approval Wednesday of a new master plan amendment and compatibility determination.
The items now head to...
The Acreage Horseman’s Association held a warm-up show Sunday, Sept. 8 at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park. It was a chance for riders and horses to get in some practice before the point shows start. For more information about upcoming...
