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Equestrian

After Months Of Revisions, Equestrian Comp Plan Element Gets Council OK

After months of discussion, debate and divisiveness, the Equestrian Preserve Element of Wellington’s revised comprehensive plan came before the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, May 11. The item won unanimous approval, but not before some more discussion, debate and divisiveness. Speaking...

Scone’s U.S. Open Win Marks A New Generation Of Champions

Facing a rematch of the C.V. Whitney Cup Final, Scone and Park Place each prepared to leave it all on the field one last time at the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final held Sunday, April 18 at the International...

Wellington Zoners Reject Future Roadway Expansion In Equestrian Preserve

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board reviewed the controversial equestrian element of the village’s comprehensive plan on Wednesday, April 14, voting 4-0 to adopt the plan with a recommendation for no increase in the number of lanes on any...

‘Champagne, Clubs & Chukkas’ In Wellington Benefits Els For Autism

World Polo Tour player Facundo Pieres, World of Golf Hall of Famer and four-time Major champion Ernie Els and his wife Liezl Els joined together to host the inaugural “Champagne, Clubs & Chukkas” fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 21. It...

Big Win For Adam Prudent During The Final Weekend Of WEF

Adam Prudent and Baloutinue, owned by Plain Bay Farm, raced to victory in the $214,000 Wellington Agricultural Services Grand Prix CSI4* on Saturday, April 3, during the final weekend of this year’s Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach...

Scone Claims USPA Gold Cup, Second Leg Of Gauntlet Of Polo

Narrowly missing their opportunity at the C.V. Whitney Cup with an overtime defeat, Scone returned in the second tournament of the Gauntlet of Polo determined to carve their name on the prestigious USPA Gold Cup trophy. On Sunday, March 28,...

Horses & Hounds Hosts Tri-County Fundraiser

The 12th annual Horses and Hounds Charitable Trust fundraiser hosted by Jeri Caprio and Dr. Jane Bistline was held Sunday, March 21 at Hounds & Horses Farm in the Homeland community. The money raised will help Tri-County Animal Rescue...

World Cup Invitation A Shock For Rider Sahar Hirosh

One of the most difficult equestrian competitions to qualify for is the FEI World Cup Finals. So, Wellington resident and dressage rider Sahar Daniel Hirosh was shocked to receive an e-mail inviting him and 18-year-old gelding Whitman to compete...

GPL Thanks Sponsors For Supporting Tournament This Weekend In Wellington

Lexus is taking the reins as the title sponsor of the 2021 Gay Polo League tournament being held March 25 through March 28 in Wellington. The Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, will take place...

BTA/The Villages Claims U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship

With the fresh memories of a disappointing defeat in the 2020 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Final, BTA/The Villages (Kylie Sheehan, Paige Boone, KC Krueger and Tiffany Busch) turned the narrow loss into motivation headed into the 2021 rematch...

Kenny Notches Win In $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3*

On Sunday, March 21, Darragh Kenny of Ireland picked up his second win of the week, riding Great-Tikila J, owned by Whiterock Farm and HKC Collection, to capture the $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3* as competition wrapped up...

Coca-Cola, Scone Capture Victories In USPA Gold Cup Action At IPC

The final day of bracket play of the USPA Gold Cup on Sunday, March 21 showcased the top four teams in Bracket II fighting for a spot in the semifinals at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. In the opening...

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Flavors ‘Decades Tour’ A Tasty Traveling Experience

On Thursday, June 5, the Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted Flavors 2025, now in its 22nd year. Several...