Friday, November 29, 2024

Equestrian

Fun Show In The Acreage Benefits Drill Team

TALES FROM THE TRAILS The weather couldn’t have been better. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the main arena at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park in The Acreage was the site of a good deal of fun and laughter. Nichole Sandeen, coach of...

Good Earth Farm Open For Season

Good Earth Farm, located at 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves, opened for the season Sunday, Oct. 4. The farm, both a petting zoo and nonprofit animal sanctuary, offers a wide range of animals, a green market, a thrift...

IDA Farm Of Wellington Unveils Enhanced Web Site

The International Dressage Academy (IDA Farm), a top choice for riders in the Wellington area, has reached the next stage in owner Harry Knopp’s plans for improvement. IDA Farm has revamped its online presence at www.idafarm.com. Knopp is the relatively...

Vinceremos Hosts A Party For Christina Cooney

TALES FROM THE TRAILS On Sunday, Sept. 13, approximately 200 friends, family members, fellow equestrians and supporters gathered under the covered arena at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves to celebrate the accomplishments of Christina Cooney. At a...

Good Earth Farm Ready To Open For The Season

The Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will hold its season opener on Sunday, Oct. 4. The farm is open on Sundays from Oct. 4 until the end of March. Good Earth Farm is both a petting zoo...

A Growing Program At Palms Stables South

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Peaceful. Tranquil. You can’t help but relax when entering the grounds of Palms Stables South. In the south end of Wellington, at 13412 57th Place South, Leslie Dias has been running her boarding and training barn...

Vinceremos Honors Special Olympian

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center hosted a special party for Special Olympian Christina Cooney on Saturday, Sept. 12 to celebrate her recent successful trip to California for the Special Olympics World Games. Cooney was among 16 athletes from Florida...

ShowChic Taking Dressage Fashions To Shows Up North

Michele and Doug Hundt, the owners of ShowChic Dressage, are loading up their mobile boutique with the finest selection of dressage apparel, accessories and gifts to travel to the top farms and shows on the East Coast this fall. As...

Find Great Deals At On Course Consignment

TALES FROM THE TRAILS Until the heat breaks, actual riding can be difficult, but it’s always perfect weather for shopping, and On Course Consignment, located at 12773 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington, is chock full of good stuff at...

Wellington Committee Wants Riding To Be More Accessible

Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee this week suggested making equestrian activities more accessible and affordable to a larger number of people. The suggestion came during a discussion Wednesday on how the proposed Equestrian Master Plan should be developed. Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell...

John Zopatti And Johnny Robb’s Horse Zerbino Interagro Win Dressage Title

Grand Prix dressage rider John Zopatti and Zerbino Interagro, owned by Johnny Robb of Wellington, claimed an unexpected victory at the 2015 International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) National Championships held Aug. 25-30 at the Virginia Horse Center...

Horses Healing Hearts Gets Grant From Jacobs Foundation

Horses Healing Hearts (HHH), a unique preventative education and equine-assisted therapy program for children of parents with alcoholism and addiction, will receive a $15,000 grant from the newly formed Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington this month. The grant will allow...

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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...