Saturday, April 20, 2024

Equestrian

Equestrian Committee Begins Master Plan Process

Members of the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee had preliminary discussions Wednesday, Aug. 8 regarding the creation of Wellington’s Equestrian Master Plan. Wellington has been in the planning stages of crafting an equestrian master plan for more than a year, and...

Wellington Classic Dressage Announces Fall Schedule

While all eyes are on London and the biggest dressage show in the world, many riders are already making plans for the upcoming winter show season in Wellington and the Palm Beach County area. But before the season begins,...

Sonia Stratemann Rescues Thoroughbreds

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS There’s a story in the original Chicken Soup for the Soul called “One at a Time,” about a man walking along the shore where about a million starfish have washed up on the beach where they’ll...

‘Equestrian Forum’ Hosts Inaugural Meeting

A new voice representing equestrian professionals has come to the table regarding Wellington’s divided equestrian industry. The organization, dubbed the Equestrian Forum of Wellington, is hoping to represent those who make their livelihoods from the industry. More than 75 people...

Diane Cohoon: A Passion For Rescued Horses

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS I first met Diane Cohoon about 15 years ago at her Caloosa farm. As I was leaving, I backed up slightly crookedly and ended up getting stuck in her driveway. Somewhat sheepishly, I walked back to...

Equestrian Committee Delays New Manure Rules

Tasked with sifting through possible changes to Wellington’s policies regarding manure handling, the Equestrian Preserve Committee has asked the village to hold off until Palm Beach County sets its new fertilizer provisions. At a meeting Thursday, July 12, committee members...

Dressage In The Tropics At Jim Brandon Equestrian Center

Wellington Classic Dressage hosted Dressage in the Tropics on Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The show offered all levels of competition, including chances to qualify for the United States Dressage Federation....

Benefit Raises $27,000 For Vinceremos

With nothing but rain for weeks before, the four hours of sunshine that allowed charity golfers to get their game on during a benefit for Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center last month at PGA National Resort & Spa were a...

Neal Shapiro Recalls His Time At Munich Games

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS The London Olympics begin this week. Ever wonder what it’s like to ride in the Olympics? Neal Shapiro knows. Forty years ago, he was there. Even as a youngster, Neal always wanted to ride. He lived down...

Wellington Council Will Not Re-Open PBIEC Master Plan

After nearly 15 hours of debate and deliberation Tuesday over the status of the approved master plan governing the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, members of the Wellington Village Council decided unanimously not to rehear the item. Council members found...

BREAKING NEWS: Council Won’t Re-Open PBIEC Plan

CLICK HERE FOR THE EXTENDED VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE After nearly 15 hours of debate and deliberation over the status of the approved master plan governing the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, members of the Wellington Village Council decided unanimously...

Wellington Out Of Hunt For 2018 Equestrian Games

Equestrian Sport Productions, organizers of the Wellington Equestrian Festival, withdrew their bid this week to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Wellington was one of five communities under consideration to host the games, regarded as the world championships of the...

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The 2024 Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, was held Saturday, April 6 at...