Wellington is world-famous for drawing equestrian enthusiasts and celebrities from all over the world during its equestrian season, which runs from January to April. Every winter, Wellington turns into a hub for the glamorous equestrian lifestyle. From the Global...
The past several months have been difficult for 20-year-old Morgan Hamilton, as she managed the end-of-life care for her geriatric horse, Pippin MacDuff, who had reached a nearly unprecedented 42 years of age.
The Town-Crier featured Hamilton and her horse...
Horses That Help held a Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 28 in The Acreage. There were plenty of animals to see, pet and hold, while kids enjoyed arts and crafts. Horses That Help provides free horseback riding programs...
“I want to have new riding experiences, and Wellington is the best place in the world for dressage,” said Diana Zakharova, whose achievements in CDI dressage competition led to her recently being approached by the Republic of Kyrgyzstan with...
Area resident, equestrian and broadcast journalist Catie Staszak was recently chosen for The Plaid Horse’s “30 Under 30” feature in the magazine’s October/November edition. The feature, an annual list in the equestrian magazine, showcases 30 young equestrians under 30...
The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors received community feedback in a workshop Wednesday, Oct. 17 about the condition of horse trails in The Acreage — and the consensus was that they are badly in need of care.
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With a strong belief that change happens through the power of communities, Palm Beach County charities will get a chance to inspire and expand their impacts this coming February.
For the past nine years, equestrians and their mounts have been...
In 2011, Nora Janssen launched Karen’s Equine Intervention to honor her daughter, Karen, who passed away following complications from a car accident.
“That’s the sad part,” Janssen said. “The good part is using the animals to help people.”
Janssen — a...
Endel Ots and Lucky Strike earned many congratulations after winning the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges Dressage National Championship with a score of 72.794 percent, which was held recently at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. While this is not...
The Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington has released its highly-anticipated schedule for the upcoming fall season, which gets under way in October.
One of the nation’s busiest and innovative polo clubs will host both medium-goal and high-goal leagues, highlighted...
New Jersey native Kaela Marie Genovese has always loved creating and designing jewelry. Her family has fond memories of her at the young age of three always having to have her “essentials” wherever she would go: her little purse,...
Wellington filmmaker Ron Davis’ latest documentary — Life in the Doghouse — opened with screenings nationwide this month. A number of limited screenings are planned for Palm Beach and Broward counties over the next several weeks.
Life in the Doghouse...
