HJN Content posted on September 3rd, 2007

Former FEI Secretary General Michael Stone Joins Wellington Equestrian Partners

Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP) announced Saturday that former Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Secretary General, Michael Stone, has joined the group in developing the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) into a premiere International equestrian destination. (Read on…)

WELLINGTON’S EQUESTRIAN FUTURE SECURED

Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club Show Grounds, Old Polo Stadium Acquired for Permanent Year Round Horse Shows. 140-Acre Facility Will Support Year Round World Class Equestrian Events Planned by Expanded Group of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP).

WELLINGTON, Fla. — Wellington’s place as one of the world’s premiere equestrian lifestyle destinations has been secured. Throughout all of Wellington and the surrounding communities in Palm Beach County, homeowners, business owners, families, and the large group of residents that have a legacy stake in the horse shows and the lifestyle around them, whether year round or part time, now know the future of equestrian events is assured.

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Women Out-Jump the Men in $75,000 Show Jumping World Cup Qualifier at Canadian Country Classic

Halton Hills, Ontario In one of the few sports where men and women compete equally, the women took control of today’s feature show jumping competition at the Canadian Country Classic at Halton Place. Only three of twenty-nine starters in the $75,000 Swisscan World Cup Qualifier were able to negotiate the first round course without knockdowns. Two of those three were women and both are from the same stable. (Read on…)