Thursday, May 22, 2025

Equestrian

COTA Raises Money For Breast Cancer Research

The Challenge of the Americas (COTA), an annual dressage fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through partner Play for P.I.N.K., returned to Equestrian Village in Wellington on Friday, March 7. This one-of-a-kind extravaganza showcased the sport of...

The Winter Equestrian Festival Sees A Milestone For HorseGrooms Community

By Sarah Eakin Horse grooms, historically the unsung heroes of equestrian sport, are getting increased recognition for their work, thanks in large part to a community called HorseGrooms. Holland’s Dinette Neuteboom, herself a groom in the hunter discipline, is based in...

Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament Returns For 15th Anniversary

Nearly 2,000 people are expected to attend the 15th anniversary of the Gay Polo League’s International Gay Polo Tournament April 24-26 in Wellington. The Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament will commemorate the milestone at the exclusive Patagones Polo Club...

International Polo Tour Kicks Off Season In Wellington With Special Event Supporting Cancer Charity

International Polo Tour (IPT) founder and team captain Tareq Salahi recently celebrated the start of 2025’s polo season with a philanthropy-filled night of luxury, elite icons and excitement for what’s to come. Hosted at his home in Wellington, the heart...

Dressage & Live Classical Music At Brooke Event

Brooke USA hosted its third annual Divertimentos & Dressage fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center to help bring awareness and raise money for working horses around the world. At the event, the Palm Beach...

Developer Withdraws Project For Homes Near National Polo Center

Backers of the Isla Carroll project in Wellington’s equestrian area have withdrawn their application, with mention of a prospective resubmission at some point in the future. The project called for 40 homes on 79 acres, with many of them...

‘Girlpower’ Brings Big Nations Cup Win For Team USA At WEF

By Sarah Eakin The four-women-strong USA Nations Cup team took on eight other nations and won the $150,000 FEI CSIO 4* Nations Cup at Wellington International with some textbook show jumping on Saturday, March 1. “We put together a team that...

Polo’s GOAT Cambiaso Preludes 50th Birthday With High-Goal Win

By Sarah Eakin Adolfo Cambiaso took his 10th victory in the C.V. Whitney Cup as La Dolfina/Tamera defeated Coca Cola 11-10 in the final of the first tournament in the Gauntlet of Polo at the National Polo Center in Wellington...

Dressage Personal Bests Set Wellington’s Kevin Kohmann Up For World Cup Final

By Sarah Eakin Kevin Kohmann and Dünensee of Wellington-based Diamante Farms claimed the final place available for United States riders in the 2025 FEI World Cup Final with a personal best of 79.24 percent in the FEI World Cup Grand...

Galtsand Hosts Equestrian Reception Event At The Mall At Wellington Green

Galtsand, a luxury athletic wear boutique inside the Mall at Wellington Green, hosted an invitation-only equestrian reception Thursday, Feb. 6. Galtsand linked up with professional rider Scarlett Siskind at the Bellissimo barn for the photo shoot, releasing several of the...

Polo Hall Of Fame Honors Newest Members At Emotional Ceremony

An emotion-filled night permeated the Valentine’s Day-themed 36th annual Polo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Museum of Polo. Jorie Butler Kent, an iconic figure in polo, received three standing ovations as...

40-Goal Challenge Raises Money For Injured Polo Players And Families

U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association, was the title and official apparel sponsor of the U.S. Polo Assn. 40-Goal Polo Challenge. Held at the USPA’s National Polo Center on U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium...

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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...