Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Equestrian

Equestrian Journalist Catie Staszak Wins Award For Profile Of Rothchild

Globetrotting equestrian Catie Staszak recently received recognition at the American Horse Publications’ 2019 Equine Media Awards for her 2018 Noelle Floyd magazine article, “Farewell, Rothchild: The Little Horse That Could — And Did.” The feature is a retirement tribute...

Welles Holds Off British Challenge At Hickstead

American rider Julie Welles had her first ever Hickstead win on Thursday, June 20, claiming the honors in the Bunn Leisure Derby Tankard. Riding the 10-year-old mare Ambra, Welles came out on top of a seven-strong jump-off. Crossing the finish...

Perfect Storm Comes Together For Winners Of $7,000 Lactanase 1.35m Open Stake

Amidst soaring Florida temperatures and power disrupting downpours, the Equestrian Sports Productions (ESP) June I & II competitions came together perfectly at Equestrian Village at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Taking place on May 31 through...

Juliza Kramer Joins IPC As Director Of Business Development

Juliza Kramer was hired this year to help connect the area’s local business community to the expansive International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, where the high-goal polo season lasts from January to April, but the rest of the...

IPC Announces 2020 Polo Schedule

The International Polo Club Palm Beach this week announced its 2020 high-goal polo tournament schedule. The season will commence on Sunday, Dec. 29 with the Herbie Pennell Cup Final and culminate on Sunday, April 19, 2020 with the U.S....

Local Friends Set To Contend For National Titles At Horse Show

By Meredith Burow Children often dream big, but for middle schoolers Elinor Samarias, 12, and Caleigh Coleman, 13, their dreams of becoming national-caliber athletes are already coming true. The girls are competitive horseback riders, set to compete in the Arabian...

Gold Coast Dressage Show Brings Friends Together In Wellington

As the seasonal temperature levels rise in the equestrian world of Wellington, so does the level of fun and friendly competition, especially during the Gold Coast Dressage Association (GDCA) May Dressage show. Taking place May 18-19, this two-day qualifier show...

Palm Beach Equine Captures Santa Rita Abierto At Grand Champions

Palm Beach Equine won its first tournament of the spring season Sunday, May 26 at a windswept Grand Champions Polo Club. In front of a packed house, Palm Beach Equine (Brandon Phillips, Juan Bollini, Alejandro Novillo Astrada and Scott Swerdlin)...

Outsiders Drill Team Fun Show

The Outsiders Drill Team will host a Summer Fun Show Fundraiser on Sunday, June 2 at the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park, located at 14780 Hamlin Blvd. in The Acreage. There will be food trucks, fun games and great prizes....

Equestrian Committee Discusses Crosswalks, Manure Disposal

Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee met on Wednesday, May 1 and featured discussions on equestrian crosswalks and manure disposal. Equestrian crosswalks are being redesigned in order to allow horses to cross roadways with safety in mind. Village Planner Ryan Harding began...

Horses That Help Hosts Patriotic Party In The Acreage

Horses That Help held a Patriotic Party on Saturday, May 4. At the free event, children with special needs and at-risk youth were treated to horseback riding, animal encounters, games, food, arts and crafts and more. Veterans from Project...

Directions Workshop Discusses Pathways, Trails & Horse Waste

The Wellington Village Council took part in a “Directions Workshop” on Friday, April 26. Several important discussions occurred in the early part of the day regarding expanding the village’s system of pathways and trails, as well as discussing equine...

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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...