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This site is dedicated to my registered American Warmblood horse, Glenord’s Rocket Dancer, aka Rocki, who passed away in September 2020. She was my Clydesdale and racing Thoroughbred Appaloosa mare. She was my baby for 26 of her 28 years. Rocki was a Lifetime USDF/USEF member horse. I registered Rocki as an American Warmblood. She …
Wellington, Fla. – December 10, 2025 — Wellington International is honored to announce that Isabell Werth, the most decorated equestrian in history and current world No. 2 in dressage, will compete in the CDI-W FEI World Cup™ Qualifier during Week 7 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). AGDF 7 runs February 18 through 22 …
Left to Right: Dr. Rick Mitchell, EQUUS Foundation former Board member, presents the EQUUS Foundation Research Career Award to Lauren Richardson Dr. Lauren Richardson, an equine veterinarian and PhD candidate at the University of Georgia, received the 2025 EQUUS Foundation Research Career Award and a $5,000 grant during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) …
Photo ©Leyla Caynak for Tryon International Since its inaugural show in 1984, the Duke “Jump for the Children” Horse Shows (Duke Shows) have made a significant impact for the Duke Children’s Hospital of Durham, North Carolina. For the first time since 1994, when Glenn and Joan Petty of Triangle Farms took the reins of the …
Erynn Ballard & “New Star vd Berghoeve” // Cassidy Klein Saturday’s feature class lived up to expectations as the International Arena welcomed 40 entries for the $32,000 FEI CSI4* 1.50m Classic, sponsored by Dover Saddlery. The speed-format class meant that every second mattered, and with no jump-off to rely on, riders had only one chance …
The EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award honors equestrians who have significantly elevated the image and desirability of horses. Brianne Goutal-Marteau has been selected to receive the EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award in 2026. Brianne made her mark as a junior rider, culminating with her winning all four equitation finals in 2004 – a feat that still only …
Tomas Yofre & Kingston ⓒ Wellington International // Cassidy Klein Wellington International played host to a vibrant week of sport as the South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) welcomed families, trainers, and local barns for a relaxed yet competitive atmosphere for the 75th Annual Charity Horse Show. The show highlighted the strength and the ongoing …
The 2025 Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) and hosted at Wellington International continues to prove that community collaboration can create extraordinary change. Through this year’s event, an additional $2 million in grants was distributed to 90 Palm Beach County nonprofits, impacting more than 150,000 lives to date. To view the final report …
Erynn Ballard & Chatadel PS © Cassidy Klein A successful ESP November show marked the beginning of a new winter season at Wellington International. With riders and horses settling in under the Florida sunshine, the excitement continues to build as FEI competition makes its return next week with the 3* ESP Pre-Charity. Course designer Jasen …
Pakia Vang and Endless Joy ©Kirsten Hannah Photography October 31, 2025 – Pakia Vang (Chapel Hill, NC) earned her “redemption” ride with Endless Joy (Indoctro x Varina) during the Triangle Wee Equitation Cup Finals. Just four riders were able to showcase their Equitation across all three phases: Over Obstacles, Flat, and a Test. Second place …
As is tradition on the first Sunday in November, the National Horse Show hosted North America’s top junior riders in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2025 ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm, concluding two weeks of competition. A total of 176 horse-and-rider combinations qualified for Sunday’s feature event, …