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Isla Carroll decision delayed at developer’s request
Just before the Wellington, Fla., Planning, Zoning and Adjustment board was going to vote on the Isla Carroll housing project late Wednesday night, the developer asked for a 30-day postponement to address issues raised at the hearing—and by the Equestrian Preserve...
Bellissimo sees Wellington as “the quality standard for equestrian living”
Mark Bellissimo hasn’t always been the most popular person in Wellington, Fla. That’s the case even though he revitalized the Winter Equestrian Festival when he bought and improved its showgrounds, and established a special venue for dressage nearby. Resident Ann...
Good news on Wellington International upgrade
During a four-week competition-free window at the Wellington International showgrounds in Florida, a lot of improvements have been accomplished—but more are to come once showing is over for the season. Murray Kessler, Wellington International’s CEO, gave a report on...
Eventer suspended on abuse allegations
Allegations of horse abuse "involving numerous horses over an extensive period of time" has prompted the FEI (international equestrian federation) to provisionally suspend American eventer Andrew McConnon and open disciplinary hearings in his case. The suspension is...
The Essex Horse Trials will return!
The Essex Horse Trials in New Jersey has lived several lives since its founding in the late 1960s, and now it’s about to embark on yet another. This year, it will run on Sunday, June 1, for one day rather than two; hold everything at a single venue, Moorland Farm in...
Utilizing horses to combat wildfires? UPDATE
How can the risk of devastating western wildfires be reduced in the future? Could part of the solution be horses—wild horses? There is so much blame to go around for the horrific fires raging in Los Angeles. From feckless governmental “leadership” at several levels,...
The Essex Horse Trials will return!
The Essex Horse Trials in New Jersey has lived several lives since its founding in the late 1960s, and now it’s about to embark on yet another. This year, it will run on Sunday, June 1, for one day rather than two; hold everything at a single venue, Moorland Farm in...
Utilizing horses to combat wildfires? UPDATE
How can the risk of devastating western wildfires be reduced in the future? Could part of the solution be horses—wild horses? There is so much blame to go around for the horrific fires raging in Los Angeles. From feckless governmental “leadership” at several levels,...
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Isla Carroll decision delayed at developer’s request
Just before the Wellington, Fla., Planning, Zoning and Adjustment board was going to vote on the Isla Carroll housing project late Wednesday night, the developer asked for a 30-day postponement to address issues raised at the hearing—and by the Equestrian Preserve...
Bellissimo sees Wellington as “the quality standard for equestrian living”
Mark Bellissimo hasn’t always been the most popular person in Wellington, Fla. That’s the case even though he revitalized the Winter Equestrian Festival when he bought and improved its showgrounds, and established a special venue for dressage nearby. Resident Ann...
Good news on Wellington International upgrade
During a four-week competition-free window at the Wellington International showgrounds in Florida, a lot of improvements have been accomplished—but more are to come once showing is over for the season. Murray Kessler, Wellington International’s CEO, gave a report on...
Eventer suspended on abuse allegations
Allegations of horse abuse "involving numerous horses over an extensive period of time" has prompted the FEI (international equestrian federation) to provisionally suspend American eventer Andrew McConnon and open disciplinary hearings in his case. The suspension is...
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