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Equestrian

Polo’s GOAT Cambiaso Preludes 50th Birthday With High-Goal Win

By Sarah Eakin Adolfo Cambiaso took his 10th victory in the C.V. Whitney Cup as La Dolfina/Tamera defeated Coca Cola 11-10 in the final of the first tournament in the Gauntlet of Polo at the National Polo Center in Wellington...

Dressage Personal Bests Set Wellington’s Kevin Kohmann Up For World Cup Final

By Sarah Eakin Kevin Kohmann and Dünensee of Wellington-based Diamante Farms claimed the final place available for United States riders in the 2025 FEI World Cup Final with a personal best of 79.24 percent in the FEI World Cup Grand...

Galtsand Hosts Equestrian Reception Event At The Mall At Wellington Green

Galtsand, a luxury athletic wear boutique inside the Mall at Wellington Green, hosted an invitation-only equestrian reception Thursday, Feb. 6. Galtsand linked up with professional rider Scarlett Siskind at the Bellissimo barn for the photo shoot, releasing several of the...

Polo Hall Of Fame Honors Newest Members At Emotional Ceremony

An emotion-filled night permeated the Valentine’s Day-themed 36th annual Polo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Museum of Polo. Jorie Butler Kent, an iconic figure in polo, received three standing ovations as...

40-Goal Challenge Raises Money For Injured Polo Players And Families

U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association, was the title and official apparel sponsor of the U.S. Polo Assn. 40-Goal Polo Challenge. Held at the USPA’s National Polo Center on U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium...

Wellington Equestrian Board Ponders A Set Of ‘Guiding Principles’

Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee has begun drafting a set of “guiding principles” as it seeks to hone its influence on development questions in horse country, but one phrase is getting the cold shoulder — “equestrian lifestyle.” Rather than defining it,...

Hunter Week Sees Saturday Night Win For Quirky Chestnut Mare

By Sarah Eakin Week Six of the Winter Equestrian Festival is commonly known as “Hunter Week,” and the finale on Saturday night, Feb. 15, the $150,000 Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, saw a win for Elizabeth Towell Boyd and...

New Polo Star Emerges In Ylvisaker Cup Final

By Sarah Eakin Federico Panzillo was unstoppable in the 16-goal Ylvisaker Cup final, played at the National Polo Center in Wellington on Sunday, Feb. 16. Panzillo scored 11 goals as Valentino Carlotti’s Bientina claimed a decisive 18-6 win over SD Farms....

Buena Vibra Cash In The Good Vibes To Win The Women’s Open At NPC

By Sarah Eakin The finals of the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship at the National Polo Center was a game of two halves resulting in a 12-9 win for Buena Vibra over La Fe Eastern Hay. Wellington favorite and USA 10-goal...

$100,000 Kristen Baran Charity Hunter Class A Resounding Success

Equestrian excellence met philanthropy on Friday, Feb. 7 as riders took center stage at Wellington International for the $100,000 Kristen Baran Charity Hunter Class. Benefiting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, the event brought...

Equus Foundation To Honor 2024 U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team March 2

Sunday, March 2 will be the night to celebrate champions. The Equus Foundation will present its Spirit Award to the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team. The Spirit Award was established in 2023 to honor equestrians who have significantly elevated...

Great Charity Challenge Awards Dozens Of Nonprofits

The 16th annual Great Charity Challenge, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, returned to the Wellington International showgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 1. The event raised more than $2 million for dozens of Palm Beach County nonprofits. In this unique equestrian event,...

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Babington Foundation Holds Lip Sync Fundraiser

On Sunday, March 30, the Kevin Babington Foundation held its annual Kevin’s Rockstars Lip Sync Fundraiser. Babington, an Irish...