Friday, November 29, 2024

Equestrian

‘The Bills’ Are Back At ShowChic Shop Talk Event Set For Dec. 8

ShowChic, the fashionable dressage boutique in Wellington, is bringing back a favorite dressage duo to host its next Shop Talk event. Bill McMullin and Bill Warren, fondly known as “The Bills,” will come to chat with the public on Tuesday,...

Legends Of Polo And International Cup

The Grand Champions Polo Club hosted two big matches Saturday, Nov. 28. The day led off with the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo Tournament, with eight members of the Gracida family taking the field. The team of Meghan...

Art Gallery Offers Many Horse-Themed Creations

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Mention Loxahatchee Groves, and most people conjure up images of dusty unpaved roads, horses, nurseries and… an art gallery? Tucked away on two-and-a-half rustically landscaped acres at 14281 Collecting Canal Road, between D Road and E Road,...

Nic Roldan Joins KCF As An Ambassador

Star polo player and Wellington resident Nic Roldan has become an ambassador for the Kids Cancer Foundation. Roldan has become one of the top professional polo players in the world today and holds many of the highest accolades prized by...

Annie Fair Has Loved Horses All Her Life

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Annie Fair grew up near Murfreesboro, Tenn., riding on her family’s 10-acre farm. In addition to produce, they bred spotted Tennessee Walkers. In 2000, her father got a good job offer in South Florida, so they...

Two Key Polo Matches Return To Grand Champions On Nov. 28

The USPA International Cup polo game and the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo match will once again take place at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Saturday, Nov. 28. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., with the legends...

‘Cowboy Up For A Cause’ Benefit

Horses Healing Hearts and the Quinton Aaron Foundation hosted “Cowboy Up for a Cause” Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Van Kampen Arena in Wellington. Both organizations work to better the lives of children, one through horses and the other...

JustWorld Gala Jan. 15 In Wellington

Nonprofit organization JustWorld International has announced that they will bring their own “Rio Carnaval” to Wellington for the 13th annual JustWorld International Gala set for Friday, Jan. 15 at Belle Herbe Farm. The evening will support more than 6,000...

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Plans Return Of ‘Polo For A Purpose’

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recently announced that P.J. Rizvi, Penny Bradley and Visse Wedell, all Wellington residents, will co-chair the third annual Polo for a Purpose event, while lymphoma survivor Brandon Phillips, also a resident of Wellington, will...

Casperey Stables Hosts ‘Barn Dayz’ For Veterans Day

Casperey Stables recently hosted a Barn Dayz in honor of Veterans Day. One of the many activities offered was painting a horse. Casperey Stables is a place for serious horsing around, where customers will get the right start, whether they...

On The Hunt: Spending Time At Used Tack Sales

TALES FROM THE TRAILS I can’t help it — I’m addicted to used tack sales. The more stuff there is, the better I like them. Sometimes I actually have a shopping list of items I need, such as smaller or...

Wellington Chamber Welcomes Back Equestrians

Wellington’s seasonal equestrians are headed back to the community, and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce put out the welcome mat at its luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 11. Chamber members and guests were treated to early-access information on what this year’s equestrian...

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ABBA Music The Backdrop For A Fun Chamber Evening

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted “Mamma Mia! A Night in Kalokairi” at the...