Saturday, May 24, 2025

Equestrian

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...

Melissa Hornung To Play At Scottsdale Polo

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...

Farrier And Horse Trainer Lindsay Holland

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS 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....

Deer Run Hosts Tack & Yard Sale

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...

Cat Hamilton’s Unique Way With Horses

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS 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...

Equestrian Village Clears First Hurdle

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...

AHA Starts Season With Warm-Up Show

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...

Think Your Horse Has An Ulcer? Visit The Vet

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS No one thinks much about stomachs until there’s a pain, and then that’s all you can think about. It’s true about people, and it’s true about horses. I never thought about horses having ulcers at all,...

Escue Polo Hosts Charity Tournament

Escue Polo hosted the Cruz N 4 Chukkers Charity Arena Polo Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 31 to benefit 15-year-old, up-and-coming polo player Lucas Cruz in his battle against ameloblastic fibroma. Money raised will be used for Cruz’s chemotherapy and...

Hunter/Jumper Series Now In The Acreage

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS The Acreage Horseman’s Association is bringing a new show to town this year, and its riders and director are very excited about the group’s first hunter/jumper series. “This will be our first full season offering a hunter/jumper...

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Graduation Ceremony Honors WHS Class Of 2025

Wellington High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Wednesday, May...