Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee has begun drafting a set of “guiding principles” as it seeks to hone its influence on development questions in horse country, but one phrase is getting the cold shoulder — “equestrian lifestyle.”
Rather than defining it,...
By Sarah Eakin
Week Six of the Winter Equestrian Festival is commonly known as “Hunter Week,” and the finale on Saturday night, Feb. 15, the $150,000 Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, saw a win for Elizabeth Towell Boyd and...
By Sarah Eakin
Federico Panzillo was unstoppable in the 16-goal Ylvisaker Cup final, played at the National Polo Center in Wellington on Sunday, Feb. 16.
Panzillo scored 11 goals as Valentino Carlotti’s Bientina claimed a decisive 18-6 win over SD Farms....
By Sarah Eakin
The finals of the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship at the National Polo Center was a game of two halves resulting in a 12-9 win for Buena Vibra over La Fe Eastern Hay.
Wellington favorite and USA 10-goal...
Equestrian excellence met philanthropy on Friday, Feb. 7 as riders took center stage at Wellington International for the $100,000 Kristen Baran Charity Hunter Class. Benefiting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, the event brought...
Sunday, March 2 will be the night to celebrate champions. The Equus Foundation will present its Spirit Award to the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team. The Spirit Award was established in 2023 to honor equestrians who have significantly elevated...
The 16th annual Great Charity Challenge, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, returned to the Wellington International showgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 1. The event raised more than $2 million for dozens of Palm Beach County nonprofits. In this unique equestrian event,...
By Sarah Eakin
Germany’s Christian Kukuk, who won the individual gold medal at the Paris Olympics, has decided to make Wellington his home this winter, and he wasted no time showcasing his winning Parisian partnership, as he and Checker 47...
By Sarah Eakin
Two years ago, brothers Felipe and Ignacio “Nachi” Viana set up a farm in Wellington, with the mission of having an impact on the U.S. polo scene. They accomplished it by winning the coveted Joe Barry Memorial...
This Sunday, Feb. 9, is the finals of the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship at the National Polo Center in Wellington, providing a rare chance to see many of the world’s leading female polo players in action.
Women’s polo is...
The Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), led by Regent Linda Adelson, partnered with American Humane Society on Sunday, Jan. 19 for a delightful brunch and polo match at the National Polo Center...
A landmark charity event of the polo community is back. On Friday, March 7, the 10th annual Polo for a Purpose will take place at the National Polo Center in Wellington.
Pivotal funds are raised at this fun annual event...
