Equestrian Season Preview Jump Into The Excitement At The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center During The Winter Equestrian Festival Special events such as the Saturday Night Lights series at the Winter Equestrian Festival are what South Florida locals have come to know and enjoy at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Many may not know, however, that the facility is open for spectators to experience every Wednesday through Sunday during the winter circuit. The 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival will welcome the world’s best horses and riders once again to the show grounds in Wellington from Wednes-
day, Jan. 11 through Sunday, April 2. Managed by Equestrian Sport Productions, the 12-week circuit hosts international, Olympic-level show jumping every week, along with divisions for every level of horse and rider, from walk trot to grand prix. “Every year, we try to find ways to make the competitor and spectator experience better at PBIEC,” said Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions. “We expect to see more of the best show jumping competition
PHOTOSpringsteen BY ELENA LUSENTI Jessica and Davendy S were victorious during Week 10 of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT
in the world, and we want everyone in Palm Beach County and local areas to be able to enjoy their time here.” WEF is the largest and longest-running circuit in equestrian sports, with riders from 33 countries and all 50 U.S. states represented. The 12-week series hosts the nation’s premier events for children, juniors, adults and amateurs, as well as for riders ages 2 to 70 in more than 70 unique divisions of competition taking place in 18 competition arenas, including the largest covered arena in
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