An early show jumping competition in Wellington.
Wellington’s Equestrian Industry Has A Storied Past And A Bright Future By Deborah Welky
WELLINGTON Join Us In Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence!
The village’s equestrian industry plays a huge role in Wellington, known around the world as a stellar horse community. cated on or near the beach — the equestrian element is now firmly intertwined with the Wellington way of life. Indeed, for some, it is the only way of life. “We’ve come to understand that the
equestrian lifestyle in the competitions is unlike any other place in the world,” said Mike O’Dell, project director in Wellington’s Strategic Planning Department and the village’s staff equestrian expert. “Hunter-jumpers are obviously our dominant sport in the village, but we also have high-goal polo throughout the season and local polo throughout the year. The length of our season and the ability to put all these things togethwellington the magazine | september 2016
20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Originally brought to the area in the late 1970s as luxury entertainment and recreation — an important lifestyle factor allowing the community to compete more effectively with developments lo-
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