Thursday, May 22, 2025

Equestrian

Jim Brandon: County, Horse Owners Respond

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of columns by Ellen Rosenberg on Tropical Storm Isaac and the equestrian community. They say you should hide from wind, but run from water. Had we known… On Friday,...

New Group Aims To Foster Equestrian-Business Ties

Local businessman Jack Van Dell is hoping to bridge the gap between equestrians in the community and the businesses that serve them. In August, Van Dell, owner of Van Dell Jewelers in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, founded the...

Emergency Rebuild At Pure Thoughts

Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves held an “Emergency Rebuild Weekend” Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2. Volunteers assisted in relocating horses from the rescue’s other locations, which were flooded due to Tropical Storm Isaac. The rescue’s...

After Isaac: County’s Refusal Irks Horse Owners

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns by Ellen Rosenberg on Tropical Storm Isaac and the equestrian community. All eyes, as they say, were on the tropics as Isaac formed in the Atlantic...

Miss Rodeo PBC Pageant Returns Oct. 13

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS If you’re interested in both riding and beauty pageants, Chelsea Chilcutt wants to hear from you. She’s in charge of the upcoming Miss Rodeo Palm Beach County competition, scheduled for Oct. 13 at the Jim Brandon...

Acreage Group Features Tack Sale & Swap

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS It was a great idea — the Acreage Horseman’s Association planned to hold a tack sale and swap meet at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park. For a nominal fee, anyone could rent a space, set up tables...

Dressage Arena Given Council’s Blessing For 2013

The 2013 Global Dressage Festival got the green light this week when members of the Wellington Village Council agreed to suspend revocations of plans for the Equestrian Village property — with conditions. In a meeting that dragged on until early...

Rally Aims To Give Recent Events Historical Perspective

A group of residents concerned about misinformation surrounding the Equestrian Village property met Monday, Aug. 13. The crowd packed the courtyard in the original Wellington Mall for the “Tell the Truth” gathering. Speakers included former County Commissioner Ken Adams, former Wellington...

Great Riding, Fun With Gaited Trail Riders

TAILS FROM THE TRAILS About two years ago, Jamie Wilson and a few friends found themselves riding their horses out on the trails in their Jupiter Farms neighborhood two or three times a week. Soon, others were asking if they...

Wellington Officials Hope To Resolve Dressage Impasse

The Wellington Village Council will consider next week whether to approve necessary measures for the 2013 Global Dressage Festival season. Council members will meet for a workshop at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 to discuss the issue, which has...

Committee: Manure Rules Might Violate ‘Right To Farm’

The Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee will ask experts in agriculture to weigh in on proposed changes to how Wellington handles its livestock waste. Members of the committee were asked to take another look at the village’s best management practices ordinance...

Equestrian Committee Begins Master Plan Process

Members of the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee had preliminary discussions Wednesday, Aug. 8 regarding the creation of Wellington’s Equestrian Master Plan. Wellington has been in the planning stages of crafting an equestrian master plan for more than a year, and...

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Graduation Ceremony Honors WHS Class Of 2025

Wellington High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Wednesday, May...