The 2013 Global Dressage Festival got the green light this week when members of the Wellington Village Council agreed to suspend revocations of plans for the Equestrian Village property — with conditions.
In a meeting that dragged on until early...
A group of residents concerned about misinformation surrounding the Equestrian Village property met Monday, Aug. 13.
The crowd packed the courtyard in the original Wellington Mall for the “Tell the Truth” gathering.
Speakers included former County Commissioner Ken Adams, former Wellington...
TAILS FROM THE TRAILS
About two years ago, Jamie Wilson and a few friends found themselves riding their horses out on the trails in their Jupiter Farms neighborhood two or three times a week. Soon, others were asking if they...
The Wellington Village Council will consider next week whether to approve necessary measures for the 2013 Global Dressage Festival season.
Council members will meet for a workshop at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 to discuss the issue, which has...
The Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee will ask experts in agriculture to weigh in on proposed changes to how Wellington handles its livestock waste.
Members of the committee were asked to take another look at the village’s best management practices ordinance...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
