Come see the sights of what makes Wellington Florida one of the most famous Equestrian centers in the world. Here we host the annual Winter Equestrian Festival which is gearing up to be in full swing. The Winter Equestrian Festival runs through March 29th this year and started today.
This year there are competitors and horses from around the world including Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain and the Middle East.
Competitors compete for over $6 million dollars in prize money.
Glen Straub and other land owners and developers around here might have a lot of money but Mark Bellissimo has class.
Mark Bellissimo has done a first class job of putting $10 million dollars into sprucing up the showgrounds and surrounding roads and property. Bellissimo visited one of the top rated Equestrian centers in Europe and decided he wanted to turn his Palm Beach International Equestrian Center into the best center in the world.
The transformation of before and after is like night and day. You will really enjoy the new seating that Mark has installed already.
He put in all new bleachers and much more seating to accomodate the spectators that love to watch the Equestrian competition here in Wellington Florida.
Lush landscaping with colorful gorgeous flowers adorn the rings and walkways all around the show grounds.
You can stop off for lunch by walking over the bridge to the Tavern on the Green. Jenny Oz is down here riding her horse.
Take a look around at our photos for a behind the scenes look at the workings of the Winter Equestrian Center.
The horses are happy with the largest improvement; special sandy material that is easy on the horses. This is an Olympic type footing and 3 of the rings have this material.
South Shore Blvd down towards the Equestrian center has been widened to 4 lanes with easier turn arounds for large horse trailers.
Admission is FREE on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Tickets are $15 per person on the weekends. Kids under 12 and seniors get in free.
If you know anyone who is coming down and needs a rental we have a rental right next to the showgrounds for $15,000 per month. Contact us at our office, 561-753-0135 for details.
Enjoy The Show!
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Copyright © 2009 By Katerina Gasset, All Rights Reserved.*Winter Equestrian Festival 2009 In Wellington Florida.*
Beautiful pics of the show, Katerina, I have never been to one, someday...
Virginia- Your letter I sent to you came back to me as undeliverable. Can you please check your profile so that next year the letter will reach you? Thanks! You are welcome to come down here anytime.
What a great looking facility - you're very lucky to have that. I hope you get a chance to attend some of the events and do some schmoozing!
Looks like a very nice event I wish I could have been there.
Katerina - You absolutely did a fantastic job illustrating the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, I just wish Wellington be closer to Lakeland, FL right now because my daughter just graduated college with a BA in Therapeutic Horsemanship and a minor in Equine Business looking for an opportunity to teach.
Petra- She could get a job down here! She would love it!
Georgina- We go every year! Last year I wrote a fun post about the paparazzi following us around! Smoozing is great there:)
Larry- It is still going on so come on down!
Katerina,
What a lovely blog and photos to share with all of us. Looks like an interesting event. I'm not sure where Wellington is located. Are you near ocala?
A stunning localism post. Vivid in color, use of stills and video... Wow. Those horses are just beautiful. We also got your letter in the mail for thanking us for subscribing to your blog. Very nice touch.
I used to compete Hunter/Jumper horses so when I saw your blog I had to read! Great photos and thanks for bringing back a flood of memories in my days or riding! :)
This place looks great. I'm sure everyone who visits will thing the same
Diane- Wellington is a village directly west of West Palm Beach. We are 14 miles from the beach in Palm Beach County.
Jason and Amber- You are welcome for the letter. I am glad that you received it. We got a lot of letters returned to sender.
I used to take the photos and make them webready but then they upload about 1/3 of the size of these on the post here. I changed over to the large photos after being a reader of Georgina, the Maui Hunter and enjoying her amazing photos. The impact of the larger photos is really great.
The best part is that I am always the one taking photos because I know about photography and love it, but these photos were taken by Nestor! I was so happy when he surprised me that he had gone over to the show to shoot these photos!
Tonya- That is so cool! I am glad I brought back memories for you, all good, I am sure:)
Roland- The equestrians love it here! The suburbinites love it here too. Something for everyone.
What beautiful grounds; I like the flowers! Great video too. I actually haven't been to an equestrian festival before!
Hi Nester and Katerina.
Thank you for your Holiday Letter. I used to live in Jupiter, Fla when Wellington was first developed and I had attended several of the Polo matches in the early days. They have certainly expanded the place beautifully. One day I'll make it back there. Love this!
What an interesting and fun thing to do! Your presentation of this event is awesome! I did not realize that horses were so big in Florida. This is a great Feature for Loalism!
Debbie
What a great presentation. Wish I was there!
Great promotional blog. If I lived closer or had plans to be in your area I would make time to attend. Thanks for sharing.
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Great photos and background information. You're lucky to have them so close to you and they're lucky to have you:)
Looks like a great event!! If I were in the area this post would have convinced me to check it out.
Well done. I sent this to my sister-in-law down in Plantation who has particpated in this Dressage event.
Dave
Simply beautiful and we have lost many young aspiring equestrian trainers in the winter to your town. Now I understand why. They often work for next to nothing just to be there but they learn so much! Thanks for the photos, I've never seen it myself.
Wow, Those pictures make me want to go there right now! Nice post Katerina!
Katerina,
Beautiful pictures and a very nice localism post. I have recently begun to blog and begin to work the localism channels...I first stumbled on to Debe Maxwell and she, being the super sweetie that she is, has spoken so highly of you. I really hope to learn more from both of you and enjoy reading your posts. I am about to subscribe and add as an associate...something I have been meaning to do for a long time!
Lori Cofer, Beasley Realty
Terrific pics and support for this equestrian event. I am trying to make it this year. Please post some updates for us !
Katerina,
That is a beautiful setting and event. Your photos are outstanding. My 7 year old neice would love to be there she started taking riding lessons 2 years ago and does local shows in Virginia. Her parents fox hunt as did her grandfather.
What a great localism piece. I love the pictures. Very well done!
Katerina,
Pictures are great. It looks warm down there too. Maybe I need to move to Florida for the better weather. Congrats on the feature!
Katerina, Fabulous photo's ... thanks for sharing your local event! pippa
Katerina, gorgeous photos, thanks for sharing. Looks like you're enjoying some beautiful weather right about now -- just like we are here on California's coast!
I didn't know Wellington Florida one of the most famous Equestrian centers in the world. From your photos, I can see why. And I love the row of Foxtail Palms too. Those are my favorite palm trees =)
Looks Great! Should be lots of fun for the whole family. Enjoy!
Jose Lopez
I specialize in Sarasota Florida Foreclosures and Bradenton Foreclosures
Pictures are fantastic and you make me want to come and visit. Great job.
Katarina, these are beautiful shots. I can see that I have to put Wellington on my travel itinerary. This is something and somewhere not to miss. Thank you my friend. Deb
Patricia- There are some great Rodeos in Colorado! :) You must see an equestrian event once in your lifetime.
Katerina, these are lovely shots. I especially like the second one with the horses and palm trees perspective. I think my husband shot a TV commercial there when we lived in Coral Springs years ago. I remember going to a really fancy equestrian center. It was for Canon EOS. Can't wait to see more - especially when the paparazzi follow you :)
I think I've met the guy on the horse in the second to last photo but his name escapes me.....I'm sure I've at least seen him at shows...great pics...we had a flock of riders and trainers head down to Florida for the winter although with the economy I was surprised at how many also stayed home....if I hear of anyone moving to Wellington, you'll be my first referral!
Wow, Those pictures make me want to go http://www.nikeairmax2u.com/wholesale/Nike-Air-Max-90-Current-489_p1.html right now! Nice post Katerina!