A Wellington advisory panel bridled at proposals to allow hundreds of luxury residences and country club enhancements on land currently reined in from such development in the village’s Equestrian Preserve Area, kicking off 90 days that could reveal much...
The question of what to do with a parcel of golf course land dormant for more than two decades near the entrance to Wellington’s iconic Palm Beach Polo community moved one step closer to a possible resolution this week.
A...
The Equestrian Legends Celebrity Polo Match & Gala, presented by Valentino, to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis was held Saturday, April 29 at the National Polo Center-Wellington. The event featured a cocktail reception, a silent and live...
Wellington equestrian entrepreneur Mark Bellissimo has raised the bar on his plan to develop more luxury housing aimed at equestrian clientele.
Last week, Bellissimo announced a partnership with Nexus Luxury Collection to create “The Wellington,” a luxury residential club community,...
Held over two days due to a rain postponement, the finale of the U.S. Open Polo Championship featured a clash between Park Place (Andrey Borodin, Juan Britos, Hilario Ulloa and Jason Wates) and Valiente (Bob Jornayvaz, Mariano “Peke” Gonzalez,...
The team at C U at X Tack, an equestrian emporium located in Wellington, was tickled pink at the recent Wellington Spring Classic dressage show when they spotted Francine “Fran” Shorr aboard Davina. Shorr was primed and prepped in...
The Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman, was held Saturday, April 8 at the National Polo Center-Wellington. The festive atmosphere included many elaborately decorated tailgates. Best in Show went to the pink Barbie-themed display by Tim...
The piercing cries of vividly plumed peacocks are raising questions about what animals besides horses should be allowed along for the ride in Wellington’s equestrian areas.
Complaints about non-horsey critters, ranging from peacockian disturbances of the peace to alleged slaughterhouse...
When Linda Rainbolt moved with her horses from Lantana to The Acreage 33 years ago, it was a different place. Fewer people. Less traffic. Most roads still were dirt. Most people expected to share the sandy lanes with horses...
The first Florida Circuit 16-Goal Super-Series Championship came to an electrifying conclusion on Sunday, April 9 at the National Polo Center-Wellington. The title match brought together the dominant Iconica team (Maureen Brennan, Mariano “Peke” Gonzalez, Lucas “Luckitas” Criado and...
The Human-Animal Alliance, a local nonprofit, recently hosted its inaugural dinner in Wellington to raise funds and awareness with local equestrians and South Florida professionals. The event raised approximately $100,000 in donations.
The event was a private, intimate gathering for...
The apex of the Gauntlet of Polo season, the U.S. Open Polo Championship, is now underway at the National Polo Center-Wellington.
The draw took place Thursday, March 23 to determine the brackets, and play got underway Tuesday, March 28. Three...
