Friday, June 27, 2025

Equestrian

Valiente Defeats Orchard Hill 14-11 To Clinch C.V. Whitney Cup

In a full-force display of organization and teamwork, Valiente snatched a 14-11 victory over Orchard Hill to ride home with the 2017 C.V. Whitney Cup. The clean, fast game unfolded on Engel & Völkers field at the International Polo...

Global Dressage Visionary Award Presented To Noreen O’Sullivan And John Flanagan

Noreen O’Sullivan and John Flanagan, fixtures in the Wellington dressage world, knew that if they built it, the crowds would come. The husband and wife team are pioneers in establishing dressage shows in the South Florida area. Carol Cohen Hodess,...

Appreciative Crowd At EAF Althea Event

TALES FROM THE TRAIL The weather provided a perfect backdrop for the show: cool, windless, a nearly full moon rising. The Global Dressage Stadium was sold out on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 12 for Althea, a Cavalia-type equestrian show...

Fast-Paced Gladiator Polo Takes Wellington By Storm

Gladiator Polo, presented by U.S. Polo Assn., a new-to-Wellington special arena polo event taking place at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival arena, is taking the polo community, and the rest of Wellington, by storm. Gladiators ride through the ring. Polo...

Horses Healing Hearts White, White West

The sixth annual Horses Healing Hearts White, White West Party was held on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Wellington National Golf & Equestrian Club. The evening featured live and silent auctions, music and a buffet dinner. Proceeds from the...

Wellington Insider Tours Offers March Madness Discount

Wellington Insider Tours is offering special deals during March Madness for visitors wishing to enjoy a full experience of the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World. During the international competitions staged in Wellington every winter, polo, show jumping and dressage...

Valiente Team Wins 12-3 After Relentless Attack On Coca-Cola

Coming in from last week’s overtime loss to Orchard Hill, Coca-Cola was in for a tough test last Sunday against Valiente on Engel & Völkers field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Making their debut in the 26-goal...

Ward And HH Azur Repeat Victory In $380,000 Suncast Grand Prix

Two-time Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward and superstar mare HH Azur jumped to victory in the $380,000 Suncast Grand Prix CSI 5* for the second year in a row last Saturday night at the Winter Equestrian Festival in...

Florida Anglo European Studbook Stallion Grading

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the first Anglo European Studbook Stallion Grading and Global Grand Prix of Florida was held at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival stadium. The event offers horse lovers the opportunity to see some of the best...

Rodeo At The Fairgrounds A Fun Experience

TALES FROM THE TRAIL When I visited the Southern Extreme Rodeo back in November, it was a wonderful evening. If you missed it, the rodeo will be back later this month. Under a clear sky, a light breeze cooled the steady...

Danny & Ron’s Rescue Kids Lip Sync Show

The ninth annual Kids Lip Sync Show to benefit Danny & Ron’s Rescue was held Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. A special musical performance by the Belmonts added to the 1950s Sock Hop theme....

Free Leadline Class At AGDF Open For Entries

It’s free, it’s fun and it might just be the beginning of a lifelong journey for the world’s future dressage stars! The 2017 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Leadline Exhibition, presented by Carol Cohen Hodess, will take place at 6 p.m....

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McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary Celebrates 35th Anniversary

One of the most popular attractions in the Palm Beaches, McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary in The Acreage is celebrating its...