Thursday, June 26, 2025

Equestrian

U.S. Team Captures International Cup For Seventh Year In A Row

In an exciting finish, Team USA remained undefeated with a hard-fought 9-7.5 victory over Azerbaijan in the International Cup on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. In front of a packed house, the team of...

Gauntlet Of Polo To Launch With Big Purse

The United States Polo Association, USPA Global Licensing and the International Polo Club Palm Beach recently announced a thrilling new high-stakes tournament series for the sport — the Gauntlet of Polo. This heart-pounding competition is a true survival of the...

Low-Goal Polo League Set To Return To IPC In December

The successful low-goal polo league will return to the International Polo Club Palm Beach in late December, featuring eight tournaments for emerging amateur players and students of the sport. In 2018, the venue initiated the inaugural season of the...

Wellington Chamber Celebrates Upcoming Equestrian Season

By Callie Sharkey The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its 12th annual Kickoff to the Equestrian Season luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The event included presentations by guest speakers Mark Bellissimo and Michael Stone...

Garifo-Springer To Chair Wellington Chamber’s Equestrian Committee

Jane Garifo-Springer has been named the 2018-19 chair of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Equestrian Committee. Garifo-Springer is a full-time resident, mother of three daughters, rental landlord and competitive dressage rider in Wellington with a passion for horses, the equestrian...

U.S. To Face Azerbaijan In Polo At Nov. 24 International Cup

The United States has assembled an impressive lineup of experience and up-and-coming players for the Saturday, Nov. 24 International Cup at the Grand Champions Polo Club. The U.S. is led by 6-goaler Jeff Blake and will be joined by father...

Equestrian Village Complex Granted Seasonal Permit

The Wellington Village Council approved a seasonal use permit Tuesday, Nov. 13 for Equestrian Village, site of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, which will allow the dressage show grounds to operate over the winter season despite a years-long delay...

Nov. 24 Good Earth Farm Fundraiser

The Good Earth Farm animal sanctuary and children’s zoo, located at 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves, will host a celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. The event will help feed the farm’s 250 animals...

Wellington Insider Tours Announces Tours For 2019 Equestrian Season

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...

Losing A Beloved Horse Can Be A Life-Changing Experience

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 Holds A Family Fun Day

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...

Russian Zakharova To Compete In Wellington

“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...

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Our Community Cares Hosts Tennis Tournament

Local nonprofit Our Community Cares held its inaugural tennis tournament fundraiser, Rally for a Cause, on Friday, June 13...