Sunday, June 29, 2025

Equestrian

JustWorld Gala Returns Jan. 12

JustWorld International will bring Hollywood to Wellington for the 15th annual JustWorld Gala on Friday, Jan. 12 at Belle Herbe Farm to raise funds to support programs for children around the world. The event is presented by the Palm Beach...

Great Fun At Annual Vinceremos Holiday Horse Show

TALES FROM THE TRAILS For approximately three hours, part of Loxahatchee Groves turned back the clock to the days of “Merrie Olde England.” Knights in shining armor and fine ladies sat astride their noble steeds, jousting for justice and righting...

Wellington Rejects Palm Beach Polo, Polo West Master Plan Changes

The Wellington Village Council rejected controversial master plan amendments requested by both Palm Beach Polo & Country Club and Polo West on Monday, Dec. 11. The council considered each request separately, although both properties are under common ownership, at a...

Bellissimo: Ruling Big Win For Wellington’s Equestrian Future

After almost six years of litigation, Mark Bellissimo and his firm Wellington Equestrian Partners celebrated a major court victory last week, prevailing in a lawsuit that sought to have the Equestrian Village site at the corner of South Shore...

Wellington Zoners Refuse Paddock Park Horse Appeal

Wellington Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board denied an administrative appeal Wednesday, Dec. 13 brought by the owner of a residential parcel in the Paddock Park Phase I subdivision regarding whether horses can be kept on the property. At issue was...

Gribbons Dressage Clinic At IDA Farm A Success

TALES FROM THE TRAILS The weather and setting were picture-perfect for the Anne Gribbons clinic held the weekend of Dec. 2-3 at IDA (International Dressage Academy) Farm in Wellington’s Little Ranches neighborhood. The blue sky sported puffy clouds, and a...

First Set Of Nonprofits Drawn For 2018 Great Charity Challenge

What if stardom wasn’t about Hollywood movies, holding a gold record or having a million followers on Instagram? Determined to redefine what true stars look like, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center had local nonprofit organizations center stage during...

Black Friday Brings Customers To Equestrian Stores

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS The weather was so gorgeous, it was almost a crime to spend time indoors. However, Black Friday comes but once each year, and the sales beckon. Although some of the local feed stores, including Turtle Creek, Grand...

Deadly Car Accident Leaves Horse Community Stunned

A deadly crash in southern Wellington left the local equestrian community reeling this week. Local equestrians Dana McWilliams, Christian Kennedy and Elaine Halloran were involved in the accident that took the lives of both McWilliams and Kennedy. Halloran was critically...

Initial Charity Selection For 2018 GCC At Dec. 2 Horse Show

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will welcome back the annual Charity Drawing for the 2018 Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, this Saturday, Dec. 2, during the $216,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by...

Great Year For Wellington-Based Dressage Trainer Endel Ots

Wellington Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer Endel Ots has the secret sauce when it comes to bringing along young dressage prospects, and an undeniable talent for producing horses capable of competing in the international arena. Not only is...

Crowds Enjoy Rodeo At South Florida Fairgrounds

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Spectators had a grand time at the seventh annual Arrigo Dodge Ram Rodeo held Nov. 10-11 in the covered arena of the Kubota Agriplex building at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Rain had been heavy and frequent during...

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Rotary Celebrates RPB Milestone At Tribute Dinner

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club held its annual Tribute Dinner on Saturday, June 14 at the Royal Palm...