Wellington The Magazine February 2019

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Rare, Turnkey - 4/3 Pool Home On 1.1-Acre Lot In Sought After Paddock Park, Wellington — Professionally decorated and Completely Renovated in 2014 With New: Roof, A/C, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Flooring, Impact Windows, Custom Plantation Shutters, Water System, Sprinkler System, Large Screened Patio With Extended Overhang, Spa And 40Ft Pool! “A” Rated schools, NO HOA, minutes from WEF and Equestrian Venues. 14900 Horseshoe Trace, Wellington. Call The Jorgensen Team, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists to schedule your private tour – 561-281-7908.

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Homeland — Great opportunity to own this Private, Peaceful 5 acre Equestrian Estate. Custom 4 Bedroom, 3 and 1/2 half bath home. Granite counter tops. SS Appliances. Plus extra Game room/Office. New AC’s. New Reverse Osmosis 500 Gallon system. Two Tiki Huts with power. Heated, Salt Water, screened Pool. All new LED Lighting. 6 stall CBS barn with Tack/Feed rooms. New GGT 230X125 Ring w/High pressure irrigation. 8 paddocks w/ 4 Board railing. Round Pen. 3 Separate Gates into property. Extensive Landscaping. Too Beautiful to miss seeing this Property in person. Asking $2,465,000.

Joan “Nappy” Tranter, Realtor

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WELLINGTON Nancy Jennings, Broker 12008 S. Shore Blvd. Suite 201 | Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 472-1236 | (561) 472-1233 (fax) www.kwwellington.com Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.

This outstanding 4Bd/4Ba 3,000 sq.ft. home sits on a unique one acre site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean — and is just five minutes from the N67 between Kilkee and Doonbeg, Ireland. The Baltard Cliffs are within walking distance, with the Blue Pool (famous swimming hole and mackerel fishing), and the world renowned Riley’s Wave for the adventurous surfer. Nearby are Blue Flag beach, the seaside resort of Kilkee, and the village of Doonbeg with its reputation for fine dining, shopping, golfing, and musical entertainment, not to mention the International Jazz Festival. Price upon request.

Jennifer Drahan, LLC, Realtor “Let Me Open The Door For You”

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Stunning, completely remodeled equestrian estate on 5 acres — in exclusive equestrian community of White Fences. 21 stalls, feed room, tack room and lots of storage, dressage arena with mirrors and updated grooms’ apartment. Hacking distance to the White Fences show grounds. Offered at $1,390,000.

Anna Niehaus, Realtor “Make The Right Move”

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652 Edgebrook Lane Royal Palm Beach, Fl $24K Price Improvement! — Marvel at the beautiful stone frontage before entering the double doors into the grand foyer.

Upon entering the home. Volume ceilings and beautifully curved staircase, floor to ceiling windows provide views of pool and Jacuzzi helping to shower the home with natural light. Downstairs boasts one full bedroom, large office and two full baths.

Spacious kitchen features an abundance of cabinets as well as double oven, French door refrigerator, granite counter tops. Visit www.homesbyhadar.com for more information.

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Custom build YOUR Dream Home in exclusive Blue Cypress of Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club — Blue Cypress is one of 45 neighborhoods within Palm Beach Polo. There are several lots still available offering expansive Lake and/or Golf views. Palm Beach Polo is a private community offering Golf, Tennis, Fitness facilities, Poolside Dining and a number of Social Activities. Contact us to find out more information on this opportunity to be in the heart of the Equestrian Capital of America!

Heather Suarez, PA and Adrienne Carruthers, PA adrienne.carruthers@gmail.com heather.suarez5@gmail.com 561-320-3338 www.HomeSweetHomeFL.Net

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2301 Sunderland Ave Wellington, Fl $575,000 — 4 Bedrooms/3.5 Baths Large double doors open up to the magnificent soaring ceilings and large open great-room with built-in bar and solid wood wine cabinet. All wood cabinetry in the kitchen, split floor plan with conveniently located bathrooms and tons of closet space make this house a true diamond in the rough. Roof replacement in 2005 come add your personal touch and make this home your castle! Seller willing to provide seller concessions towards upgrades.

Karen Allen, Realtor, ALC,CLHMS

660 Cindy Circle Lane — Little Ranches Exceptionally well laid out 4.75 acre farm with 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath pool home boasts all Impact windows/doors, 8 stall barn, 200’x100’ arena and huge grass field! Offered at $1,199,000.

16501 Van Gogh Road Loxahatchee 5 Acres — True Horseman’s Farm with superb arena and derby field, huge grassy paddocks, mature shade trees and a 10 stall barn with a completely renovated 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home and RV site.

Offered at $900,000.

Marcia Ann Lichtenwalner, LLC, Realtor

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5 Bedroom Plus Den Home Located On A Quiet Private Lot In The Upscale Community Of Versailles — Views of the garden and beautiful pool with spa will calm the soul as you prepare meals in your gourmet kitchen with gas stove.

Retire to your large master bedroom complete with his and her bathrooms. Wall to ceiling windows provide a bright and airy atmosphere and are adorned with a mix of window treatments and plantation shutters. $699,000.

Sophie Ghedin, Realtor, C.I.P.S.

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Offered at $562,500 Binks Forest Preserve! — This 5-bedroom 3 bath pool home is that house!! Your outdoor living space is spectacular, with a salt water pool on your Travertine deck and screen enclosure, you will enjoy hosting family and friends.

This house has it all, crown molding throughout, granite countertops in the master bathroom. Corian counters, an island, and a walk-in pantry in the kitchen, and 3 car garage! A rated schools!

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WELLINGTON Nancy Jennings, Broker

Maria Raspanti, Realtor

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12008 S. Shore Blvd. Suite 201 | Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 472-1236 | (561) 472-1233 (fax) www.kwwellington.com Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.

Grand Prix Farms — Tasteful 2017 remodel with attention to every detail. A world-class facility with abundant amenities on one of the largest parcels of land and stables available, in Grand Prix Farm, just a short hack from WEF. One-of-a-kind opportunity with more than 60 stalls, 14 paddocks, hot walker, treadmill, lunging area, a hunter arena as well as an over-sized jumping arena with the finest footing available. The staff quarters have 13 bedrooms and include an owner’s apartment, manager’s apartment, rider apartment, and multiple groom’s apartments. Price upon request.

This Gorgeous Home Is A Must See In Versailles — Many features include gas heated pool with new salt system, newer pool heater and control system. Additional features include diagonal tile thru out living areas, 3 way split bdr. plan plus bonus office/5th bdr. The spacious kitchen has granite countertop, raised panel wood cabinets, gas stove, newer stainless steel fridge, dishwasher and new sink. More upgrades include frameless shower doors in master & cabana bath, plantation shutters & newer faucets/sink plus side entry 3 car ga. Lushly landscaped corner lot includes fenced yard w/privacy hedges & stunning pool w/raised spa. Manned gated community with resort style amenities $538,500.

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Recently Furnished!!! — One-of-a-kind home located in the heart of Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club. The Bermuda inspired home boasts a combination of wood, limestone, onyx and marble textures that highlight its best features. Relax on the custom marble pool deck at the end of a long day and enjoy a beautiful view of the 10th hole on the signature Cypress Course and 92-acre natural preserve. Located just minutes from the WEF show grounds. Offered at $1,875,000.

Buy or Sell with Confidence. I’ll Show You How!

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WELLINGTON Nancy Jennings, Broker

Luis J. Rodriguez, Realtor Bringing Palm Beach To Wellington

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LrodriguezPB@gmail.com 561-385-2383 www.luisrodriguez.kwrealty.com

12008 S. Shore Blvd. Suite 201 | Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 472-1236 | (561) 472-1233 (fax) www.kwwellington.com Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.

About Keller Williams Luxury International Team We understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. That’s why our team of highlyseasoned real estate professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of our clients. We take great pride in the relationships we build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals.

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TOP-LEVEL COMPETITION RETURNS TO PBIEC FOR 2019 WEF World-class equestrian sport has returned to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center for the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival, which continues until March 31. This issue includes all you need to know to enjoy your visit to the showgrounds in Wellington.

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JUMPER ADRIENNE STERNLICHT REFLECTS ON TIME AT WEG

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HORSE ROOTS RUN GENERATIONS DEEP IN JAYNE FAMILY

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Show jumping star Adrienne Sternlicht had a summer to remember — and she is hoping to continue that success here in Wellington this winter. The 25-year-old was the youngest rider on the U.S. gold medal show jumping team at the World Equestrian Games this past September. It was her first selection to a senior U.S. national team. By Y.A. Teitelbaum The horse business runs through their veins. Maggie, Charlie and Haylie Jayne are sixthgeneration equestrians. They were raised in the barn — and that’s a good thing. They are part of a well-respected family of equestrians who grew up outside of Chicago but put down roots in Wellington during the Winter Equestrian Festival. By Y.A. Teitelbaum

FACES OF WEF: IMPRESSIVE RIDERS COMPETING AT PBIEC

AN INTERVIEW WITH REAL ESTATE PRO MARTHA JOLICOEUR

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THE FODDER GROUP AIMS TO CHANGE HOW HORSES ARE FED

Martha Jolicoeur remembers when Wellington was a small community with big, equineinspired dreams. It wasn’t always the winter horse show capital of the world, and Jolicoeur has witnessed its evolution. In fact, she played a role in the growth. By Lindsay Brock There’s a feeding revolution taking place in Wellington. It’s a new product designed to positively impact the daily diets, health and performance of a highly treasured segment of Wellington’s population — its horses. By Mike May

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B&G Club Hosts 31st Annual Wellington Dinner Dance At Wycliffe Opening Day Brings Crowd To International Polo Club Palm Beach Historical Society Welcomes The New Year At Wellington National Temple Beth Torah Hosts Annual Gala With ‘Roaring 20s’ Theme

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From January through April, the world’s top riders and their amazing horses return to Wellington to take part in the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In our annual Faces of WEF feature, you’ll get a glimpse at just a handful of the impressive riders competing this season.

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Wellington has seen an amazing amount of growth over the past two decades, and Building Official Jacek “Jack” Tomasik has been there making sure everything is done safely and according to the village’s strict codes and regulations. With 19 years of tenure, Tomasik is a longtime member of Team Wellington. By Callie Sharkey If your taste buds are craving a classic New York-style deli sandwich, loaded with freshcarved meats and cheeses on fresh-baked bread, oozing with flavor, then the New York Sandwich Company wants to be your go-to guys. The new eatery is looking to fill a void in the area near the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. By Melanie Kopacz

WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE WELLINGTON HEALTH WELLINGTON HOME WELLINGTON DINING GUIDE WELLINGTON CALENDAR

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ON THE COVER Show jumping star Adrienne Sternlicht, profiled in this issue.

PHOTO BY WHITE FENCE EQUINE PHOTOGRAPHY

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WELLINGTON Bringing You The Best Of Wellington Since 2004

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volume 16, number 2 February 2019

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World-Class Equestrian Sport Returns To PBIEC For 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival

The Winter Equestrian Festival once again brings top-level competition to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center now through March 31.

The 12-week show series offers more than 70 divisions of hunter-jumper competition featuring everything from short-stirrup up to Olympic-level show jumping. In this month’s issue, you’ll learn what to do, who is riding and how it all measures up, along with some of the top WEF competitors featured in our annual Faces of WEF section.

On our cover this month is show jumping star Adrienne Sternlicht, who certainly had a summer to remember. She has returned to Wellington this winter after being the youngest rider on the U.S. gold medal show jumping team at the World Equestrian Games held in Tryon, N.C. We also profile the Jayne family of Our Day Farm. Maggie, Charlie and Haylie Jayne are sixthgeneration equestrians, and the horse business runs through their veins.

Also this month, we preview the expanded Palm Beach Masters Series at Deeridge Farms, the world-class equestrian venue owned by Jeremy and Peggy Jacobs, which this year has added the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of the United States of America. Wellington real estate powerhouse Martha Jolicoeur sits down for an exclusive interview about how the Wellington market has changed in her time as a Realtor with a focus on equestrian properties. We also profile the Horse & Country TV Network, which has been growing in popularity with horse lovers around the world. The network will be featuring a wide array of coverage from Wellington during this year’s Winter Equestrian Festival. Meanwhile, we met up with Justin Hickey of the Fodder Group, who is marketing a new, healthy, fresh-grown feed that aims to revolutionize how horses are fed.

Wellington Professional this month chats with steward and schooling supervisor Marilyn “Mesa” Hart, who ensures adherence to the rules of fair horse show competition, as well as protecting the horses’ welfare. Team Wellington, our new series highlighting some of the professionals who make up the team at the Village of Wellington, visits with Building Official Jacek “Jack” Tomasik, who has been there for 19 years, making sure everything is done safely and according to the village’s strict codes and regulations. Wellington Real Estate profiles Robert Ross of the Keller Williams Luxury Team, who combines his passion for horses with his profession.

Wellington Health stops by Resilient Fitness & Wellness, where helping people get fit is a dream come true for owner Cheryl Love. Wellington Home tours a spacious, European-inspired equestrian estate in Wellington’s Saddle Trail Park, and, finally, Wellington Table samples the tasty fare at the New York Sandwich Company, which opened recently near the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road.

In closing, we would like to take this time to thank our many loyal advertisers, business partners and equestrian industry professionals for supporting Wellington The Magazine, now in our 15th year, and allowing us to bring you another informative issue in Faces of WEF 2019!

Dawn Rivera Dawn Rivera, Publisher

FACES OF WEF 2019

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B&G Club Hosts 31st Annual Wellington Dinner Dance At Wycliffe

(Left to right) Linda and Dr. Gordon Johnson; Charles Lerman, Event Chair Nicolette Goldfarb, Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Jaene Miranda and Dr. Juan Ortega; and Susan Ferraro, Alvin Graham, Dr. Colette Brown-Graham, Nicolette Goldfarb, Dr. Ramprasad Gopalan, Julia Khanna, Jennifer and Eric Goldman, Dr. Dhruti Pandya, Kila Mistry, Mariam Abraham and Shelley B. Goodman with Boys & Girls Club kids.

On Friday, Jan. 4, the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club hosted its Wellington Dinner Dance at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club.

The 31st annual gala included a cocktail reception before dinner, silent and live auctions, plus music

by Kizie the violinist and the band HyRyZe. The event raised more than $200,000 for the local club. For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, visit www.bgcpbc.org.

(Left to right) Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with daughter Amy Bradshaw; State Rep. Matt and Alexis Willhite, Wellington Councilman John and Michelle McGovern, and Jeff and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind; (front row) Virginia Murphy and Jenny Hunecke with (back row) Laura, Angela and Genie Alonso; Palms West Hospital CEO Josh and Consuelo DeTillio, JFK Medical Center CEO Gina and Larry Melby, and Marie and Dr. Carmine Priore; and Nick Long and Dr. Kandace Kichler check out a tiny Range Rover.

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Opening Day Brings Crowd To International Polo Club Palm Beach

(Left to right) Donna Pennell Schantz presents the Herbie Pennell Cup to players Timmy Dutta, Lucas Alberdi, Gringo Colombres and Kris Kampsen of Team Dutta Corp; Yvette LaMar, Tatiana Smolkina, Seth Starnes, Carolina Ohana, Charlie Ohana, Gabriel Figueroa, Kerry Figueroa and Ethan Figueroa cheer for team Dutta Corp; and Wynnston Filipowski plays in the kids zone.

The 2019 high-goal polo season’s opening day at the International Polo Club Palm Beach got off to an exciting start on Sunday, Dec. 30 with Dutta Corp claiming an 11-10 victory over Patagones in the Herbie Pennell Cup final. From ice cream and champagne during the halftime divot stomp to amazing sports cars, the event was a day for all ages to enjoy. For more information about the 2019 polo season, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

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(Left to right) Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Stacy Somers, Mayor Anne Gerwig, and Laurie and Irwin Cohen; committee members Joan Manning, Sue Bierer, Karen Cavanagh, Maryjo Shockley and Laurie Cohen at the Wellington Historical Society display; and Allyson and Steve Samiljan with Maggie Zeller.

The Wellington Historical Society celebrated the start of 2019 with its inaugural New Year’s Eve Bash on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The evening featured a gourmet dinner and dancing, raising money for the new Wellington Historical Society. Learn more about the organization at www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety. org.

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More than 160 guests were welcomed to the Wellington National Golf Club for Temple Beth Torah’s annual gala held Saturday, Jan. 19. Cool cats and dolls enjoyed cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a room full of casino games at the “Roaring 20s” speakeasy-themed event. The congregation honored its preschool director Sandy Wilensky for more than 20 years of dedicated service during the fundraiser.

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Top-Level Competition Returns To PBIEC For 2019 WEF World-class equestrian sport has returned to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center for the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival, which opened on Jan. 9 and continues until March 31. With more than 70 divisions of hunter-jumper competition featuring everything from short-stirrup up to Olympic-level show jumping, WEF is the premier winter equestrian destination for many of the world’s best horses and riders.

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Managed by Equestrian Sport Productions, WEF is the largest and longest-running equestrian festival in the world, with more than 8,000 horses competing throughout the winter circuit and welcoming competitors of all ages to the venue to enjoy the temperate South Florida winter weather.

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Equestrian Center has long been recognized as one of the finest equestrian venues in the world. Each winter, riders from 42 countries and all 50 states travel to Wellington to compete at PBIEC. The venue covers 500 acres of pristine landscape, with 80 acres of competition rings alone.

“The WEF circuit is truly an incredible experience for riders, spectators, owners and sponsors. It’s the highlight of our year annually, and our organization continues to strive to provide the best possible competition atmosphere throughout the season,” said Michael Stone, president of Equestrian Sport Productions. “We are continually impressed by the numbers of horses and competitors each season and are anticipating another very successful circuit in 2019.”

The four CSI 5* Grand Prix classes, the highest designation of international show jumping in the sport, will take place on Feb. 9 (WEF 5), Feb. 23 (WEF 7), March 9 (WEF 9) and March 30 (WEF 12) in the International Ring at PBIEC. These competitions feature the top horse and rider combinations in the world and include four FEI World Ranking classes during each week. The final CSI 5* competition of the circuit (WEF 12) hosts the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the most prestigious international class of the 2019 season.

This year, the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* will once again take place on the final Saturday of the season.

The $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center kicked off the Saturday Night Lights series on Saturday, Jan. 12, pitting males against females in a battle to see which gender will come out on top. Always a crowd favorite, spectators were encouraged to support their favorite team by wearing either blue or pink.

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second-year title sponsor of the popular WEF Challenge Cup classes, Thursday’s weekly highlight competition.

The Equinimity WEF Challenge classes began Thursday, Jan. 10 and continue through Thursday, March 28, with distributed prize money ranging from $35,000 up to $132,000.

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are once again set to take place throughout the circuit at both PBIEC, Equestrian Village and on the Derby Field, culminating with a final class under the lights on Saturday, March 23 with the $132,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Championship Classic Final, which takes place under the lights in the International Ring and offers a substantial prize for the overall series winner.

The season will also see a return of the prestigious Hermès Under 25 Grand Prix Series, showcasing the next generation of talent for five editions of competition. Hosted at both the main grounds of PBIEC and at Equestrian Village, the Hermès Under 25 Grand Prix Series is sure to impress, once again featuring many of the world’s top riders under the age of 25.

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The GCC is a pro-am style relay race between teams of riders in costume. This year’s theme is “We Are The World,” and teams will have the opportunity to represent countries and nations, along with their traditional customs in costumes and decorations.

The winning team will claim more than $150,000 for their paired charity, while

all participating charities receive at least $15,000.

A continual crowd favorite, the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*, featuring team format competition between riders representing their home countries, will be part of Saturday Night Lights in 2019 and will be hosted on Saturday evening March 2 during WEF 8. In 2018, Great Britain claimed top honors with a relatively young team featuring Amanda Derbyshire, Emily Moffitt, Ben Maher and Emily Mason, who will look to defend their title once again this year.

Spectators are encouraged to represent their favorite team and country, as prizes are given to the “most spirited spectator” throughout the evening. Grab your flags and bring the family!

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ter Wetherill Hunter Spectacular during WEF 6 draws eyes to an evening of beautiful hunter display, as riders competing for one of the discipline’s yearly top honors take to the International Ring for an evening of traditional and classic hunter competition. WEF 6 also features a varying group of hunter divisions competing in the International Ring throughout the week, while FEI CSI 3* jumper classes will take place at Equestrian Village.

WEF concludes on Sunday, March 31, with the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on the Derby Field to officially end the 12 weeks of the season.

Top hunter riders will set out on the beautiful course in an attempt to capture the final major prize of the winter circuit. Spectators are encouraged to enjoy the final day of WEF from the berm on the Derby Field or on the adjacent grassy hill.

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Wednesday mornings through Sunday afternoons. Numerous vendors and shops are open throughout the circuit, showcasing items and products ranging from horse wear and tack to art, jewelry, fine clothing and emerging technologies.

The Saturday Night Lights competitions serve as the highlight class of the week for top international show jumpers and the most popular for spectators. They take place on each Saturday of the season beginning at 7 p.m. Family-friendly entertainment is offered throughout the evening, including live music, face painting, carousel rides, children’s activities and more.

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive in Wellington. For more information about PBIEC or WEF, visit www. pbiec.com or call (561) 793-5867.

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Enjoying A Visit To The Winter Equestrian Festival The Winter Equestrian Festival is the world’s largest and longestrunning horse show circuit — an elite combination of competition, community, social activity and more, with the start each season bringing the horse world to Wellington.

The 12-week schedule offers a variety of competitions for all ages and experience levels in the hunter, jumper and equitation divisions. Beginning in January and concluding in March, WEF welcomes riders and visitors from around the world, distributing nearly $10 million in prize money throughout the three months. Simply put, there is a reason it has been named the world’s premier winter equestrian event.

WEF is not just an exceptional competition hub for athletes and spectators, but also provides a luxurious hangout, perfect for activities and events outside the show ring. From shopping and casual dining, to exhilarating entertainment and educational opportunities, WEF offers a unique experience for all those who come to visit. General admission to PBIEC is free and open to the public all season.

Looking to purchase a new top for your night on the town? Searching for

the perfect gift for a friend to give them a little slice of South Florida heaven?

Maybe you are a few minutes away from competing and forgot your boot socks.

Whatever you are searching for, you’ll find it within the WEF shopping boutiques. More than 100 vendors occupy the show grounds each week and offer

a wide variety of products, styles and sizes. The shops are spread over several locations on site, including on Hunter Hill, over the PBIEC bridge, on Vendor Row and around the many competition rings.

Vendor Row hosts the majority of vendors in the center of the grounds, but also check out the boutiques located by the International Arena. Both areas have shopping that cater to all equestrian and non-equestrian needs and range from luxury products to inexpensive merchandise. For those look-

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ing to commemorate their visit to the horse show, the WEF Boutique offers clothing, posters and souvenirs with the iconic WEF logo.

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abundance of food and drink, for a quiet lunch or a larger private event. If you are searching for a quick bite during the day, visit one of the on-site vendors that offer everything from burgers and fries to salads and wraps. One fan

favorite is Tito’s Tacos, a Mexican-style eatery with tacos, burritos, chips and salsa, and, of course, margaritas. Another is the popular Oasis Café, which offers an assortment of fresh and light meals that can be ordered on-site or ahead of time by phone. You can also sit down at the Tiki Hut to eat a delicious meal while overlooking competition in the International Arena. The Tiki Hut menu includes a variety of burgers and sandwiches, customized salads, grilled chicken and fish, and more.

If you are looking for a more upscale dining experience, be sure to try out the White Horse Fashion Cuisine restaurant. Located by the main entrance to the show grounds, White Horse provides the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing and refreshing dinner with a wide range of food and drink choices.

PBIEC also caters to special and corporate events throughout the season. No

matter what type of food or experience you are craving, there is something for everyone on-site at WEF. Of course, the main attraction to WEF is the high level of show jumping competition. And there is no better night to witness this exhilarating entertainment than on Saturday night. The Saturday Night Lights attraction has become a favorite for both competitors and spectators.

Beyond watching the best riders in the world, there are many activities for the whole family to enjoy. Pony rides, petting zoos and stilt-walkers are just a few of the many things you’ll see when you walk through the front gates at WEF on Saturday night — and it is all free to the general public. Saturday Night Lights is not just for the kids, because adults can also have fun at one of the many bars located around the International Arena both during and after the Grand Prix. You can also dance the night away at the Gallery after the conclusion of the class, the heartbeat of the venue after competition concludes.

If you can only attend WEF one day a week, Saturday is the best choice.

Outside the ring, the Winter Equestrian Festival continues to offer several learning experiences and activities for everyone. Come take a tour of the world-renowned facility followed by a catered lunch. Explore all 12 of the competition rings, the stabling area where horses prepare for competition, and a stroll through Vendor Row. Perhaps you’d like to forgo the tour and sit in and expand your knowledge at one of the popular Lunch & Learn classes. Hosted on Thursdays weekly during WEF, the Lunch & Learn series provides educational platforms for horse enthusiasts to learn more about a variety of equine-related topics, including management and maintenance, horsemanship and care, as well as emerging technologies and treatment methods available in the equine vet-

erinary industry. Speak with experts in their respective industries and enter to win fun, end-of-season prizes.

Whether staying for the entire 12 weeks of competition or just passing through for a few days, there is plenty to do at WEF. You can witness the world’s best riders compete daily, dine at a variety of restaurants, shop until you drop, entertain the kids or enjoy an adults-only night out, and learn more about various equine topics — all without leaving the showgrounds.

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Great Charity Challenge Returns Feb. 2 The 10th annual Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, will take center stage on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

With more than 360 applications received for the chance to participate in the 10th annual event, this year’s initial charity selection took place throughout Palm Beach County via a traveling lottery drum. At stake: a chance to share the purse of more than one million dollars. To date, the event has distributed $12.2 million to more than 230 Palm Beach County charities.

“We are very excited to see such a diverse group of nonprofit organizations join us for this 10th edition,” said Paige Bellissimo, co-founder of the event.

“The encouragements and true camaraderie witnessed on social media, between nonprofits during the selection process, was heartwarming. We hope that this year’s GCC will unite all involved, from the sponsors and riders, to the nonprofits involved and the community at large.”

Blending philanthropy and equestrian sports, the GCC is an exciting show jumping event that brings hope to Palm Beach County charities every year. The event will support a wide array of nonprofits, such as Speak Up For Kids.

“For a local charity, making a direct local impact, as we do through Speak Up For Kids, being selected for the GCC is a huge vote of confidence and exciting opportunity for increased impact,” said Shaw Thomas, board president of Speak Up For Kids.

Additional charity drawings were held during the first weeks of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival and the final two wildcard teams will be drawn the night of the GCC. “We hold a strong belief that change

happens through the power of united communities,” said Anne Caroline Valtin, executive director of the GCC. “From the amazing sponsors who make the event possible, the equestrians who donate their time, skills and horses to compete, to the passionate and dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to better the community, attending the GCC will simply restore your faith in humanity.”

The 2019 GCC to be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 starting at 6 p.m. during the Saturday Night Lights series at PBIEC. With riders dressed up in costumes and horses adorned to match them, this year’s theme of “We are the World” will focus on promoting unity and celebrating the cultural differences in the community.

As part of the Ringside Chalk Art Festival, each Wellington school will be provided with a 4-foot by 6-foot giant chalkboard and have three hours to bring their creation to life, showcasing what the charitable causes represented that evening means to them. A panel of judges composed of Carolina King and Leslie Pfeiffer of the Wellington Art Society, award-winning Florida artist Laurie Snow Hein and Art Cellar owner Jen Hernandez will facilitate the judging process and present the awards.

The GCC guarantees a minimum of a $1,000 donation to each school’s art department for participating.

Furthermore, the choirs of Palm Beach Central High School under the direction of Scott Houchins and Wellington High School under the direction of Bradford Chase will join forces in an unprecedented performance that is sure to leave the public inspired.

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SPEND YOUR SATURDAY Under The Lights At PBIEC

Each Saturday evening during the Winter Equestrian Festival season, the stadium lights click on, the cars — packed with families — begin to trickle into the venue and riders begin to warm their horses up before their biggest class of the week. Welcome to Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

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The weekly evening competition begins at 7 p.m. with the first horse and rider combination entering through under the iconic bridge, but gates open at 6 p.m. for the public and spectators, with a multitude of activities for the whole family to enjoy. General admission to Saturday Night Lights is free, and parking remains $20 per car load, providing a perfect, inexpensive evening for family and friends.

Some of the PBIEC staple activities on Saturday nights include free rides on the Venetian carousel, a petting zoo, face painting and live music through-

evening’s competition.

After all the activities, everyone in the family is sure to be able to find something to eat with the large variety of dining options available. There are many food trucks on site, serving everything from pizza to popcorn to tacos.

For those looking for a formal dining experience, White Horse Fashion Cuisine is always open in season, and there are a number of VIP options available.

VIP seating options include the Tiki Hut, the Gallery, Beachside, the International Club, the Wellington Club and Central Park.

out the night. Occasionally, there are ponies on the grounds, some offering pony rides and others offering adorable photo opportunities with the kids.

There are also a variety of performers in attendance, ranging from jugglers to men on stilts to the beloved bubble man.

Many vendors keep their shops open for browsing during the evening hours, located around the International Ring.

While exploring, spectators glancing into the ring and warm-up areas will be able to catch a glimpse of the riders walking the course, where they evaluate the jumps and create their plan for the

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Each Saturday evening class features an elite Grand Prix competition, in which riders compete against one another, with entries ranging up to 40 combinations, as jumps can fluctuate in height from 1.50 to 1.60 meters, and the width can be measured up to 2.20 meters. Elements such as open water, liverpools, oxers, combinations of two or more jumps in a row, as well as decorated and themed jumps are all different components, which test the trust, communication and athleticism of the horse and rider.

The competitors are among the best in the world, and it is common to see Olympians and elite champions jumping each week. The ultimate goal for participating combinations is to

leave all the jumps standing and cross through the timers within the time allowed, or be assessed time penalties, which will prevent riders from moving forward to the jump-off. Combinations who finish within the time and do not knock down any rails during their trip around the course will return for a second round against the clock, known as the jump-off.

The jump-off will have fans holding their breath, as riders navigate risky turns and dash at speed around a shortened course to determine the winner.

When there’s a tight race to the finish, the crowd goes so silent you could hear a pin drop. An eruption of applause and cheering takes over when riders finish through the timers without in-

curring any faults, while the victor usually treats the crowd to an emotional celebration after crossing through the timers.

The top three finishers take to the podium for the well-known champagne shower before taking a victory lap with their equine partners, with many riders tossing their ribbons to lucky fans in the stands or signing autographs near the in-gate.

At the conclusion of the class, the evening continues at the Gallery with an exciting after party, which all adult guests are invited to join and celebrate the evening and its top finishers.

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The support and commitment to the Winter Equestrian Festival continues to increase each year, welcoming new and longstanding sponsors to Wellington for the highly anticipated winter circuit, greeting riders of different ages, demographics and origins alike for three consecutive months.

For WEF sponsors, presence at the competition offers the opportunity to further invest in the accelerated growth of equestrian sport in the United States, while simultaneously reaching the valuable equestrian market of competitors, enthusiasts, spectators and followers.

Over the years, new and innovative ways to incorporate sponsor messaging and branding have been woven into the overall development of sponsorship packages at the venue and throughout the season, which include arena presence with branded and distinctive jumps, branded signage, digital and social media marketing campaigns, and interactive activations, to name just a few.

The equestrian community is a tight-knit family, with many supporters and businesses continuing their involvement in the sport for many years, while fresh brands and businesses also are welcomed each season — an exciting development for the growth of the sport. Without committed and dedicated sponsors, the sport would not be able to succeed the way it has in recent years at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

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partner and CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions. “We are honored to have the continued and established commitment from our loyal partners and are extremely motivated to continue introducing equestrian sport to new markets, as the opportunities within this domain are endless.”

With each new year, equestrian sport and the season at PBIEC continues to attract more riders, horses and enthusiasts, which is a positive sign for the trajectory of the equestrian market as a whole. Sponsors are a key reason behind PBIEC and WEF’s ongoing success.

The Winter Equestrian Festival would like to thank the following sponsors: Adequan, Alessandro Albanese, Animal Medical Center, Animo, Antares, Bainbridge Companies, the Business Development Board, Brazilian Court, Bruno Delgrange, Camping

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Jumps Back Into Wellington Groove After Shining At WEG

Story by Y.A. Teitelbaum • Photos by White Fence Equine Photography

Show jumping star Adrienne Sternlicht certainly had a summer to remember — and she is hoping to continue that success here in Wellington this winter.

The 25-year-old was the youngest rider on the U.S. gold medal show jumping team at the World Equestrian Games held in Tryon, N.C., this past September. It was her first selection to a senior U.S. national team.

Although she has had numerous outstanding results in her young career, including her first major victory aboard Toulago at the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix in May, her efforts at WEG stand out.

The FEI World Equestrian Games are the premier global championship for equestrian sports. WEG is held every four years and features riders from around the world competing in eight disciplines. The games alternate with

the Olympics, which will be held in 2020 in Tokyo. Both have team and individual competitions for show jumping.

Sternlicht couldn’t pinpoint her most memorable win, but her performance at WEG is something she won’t soon forget.

“My favorite ride in recent memory was the final round of the individual final at WEG,” said Sternlicht, who finished 11th during the individual competition. “I was so relaxed, it felt like I was going for a Sunday stroll. In that moment, I felt more confident than I ever have in the saddle, and pure enjoyment of the experience in what was another pressure-filled ride.”

At WEG, Sternlicht competed aboard Cristalline, whose nickname is Stella. She is excited about the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, where she will be showing Cristalline at several of the major Grand Prix events later in the season.

Sternlicht began her partnership with Cristalline in 2016 and started to train with U.S. Olympic double gold medalist McLain Ward, a fan favorite at WEF. Ward believes his students should set their own goals, instead of him setting them. But he has a good idea what Sternlicht is positioning herself for.

“I would say the World Cup final, a major Nations Cup in the summer and to be successful in major Grand Prix events with Cristalline,” said Ward, one of the most successful riders of all time, who was the No. 1

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Adrienne Sternlicht celebrates her strong performance at the World Equestrian Games.

ranked U.S. rider at the end of 2018.

“She has a new horse called Just A Gamble who we will aim toward the Pan American Games.”

It all adds up to a whirlwind of activity.

“I’m going to have a busy season,” Sternlicht said. “I have a few new horses for the season, and others coming back from time off. I’ll start showing Week 1 and gradually get my top horses going to peak them a bit later during season.”

Sternlicht doesn’t remember her first win on ponies, since so much has happened to her since she began competing.

“I find that in our sport, many of the most memorable moments are not necessarily wins, but instead pivotal rounds or competitions,” said Sternlicht, who turns 26 on May 9. “I’d say WEG has been my most meaningful riding experience, not because of the competition itself, but because of the road to getting there.”

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“I’m going to have a busy season,” Adrienne Sternlicht said. “I have a few new horses for the season, and others coming back from time off.” yard while growing up in Greenwich, Conn.

“My best friend growing up, [Amanda Shulman], had a 17.1-hand horse in her backyard named Samson,” Sternlicht recalled. “One day her mom let me ride him at a playdate, and I refused to get off. She and her sister, Sydney, are two of my best friends to this day, and it’s so great to get to share the sport with Sydney and their mom, Jill.”

Sydney Shulman is now 23 and remembers those days with good humor.

“It was an everyday ritual after school,” said Sydney Shulman, who is an up-and-coming rider and will

be showing at WEF. “We would hang out and ride. It was hilarious. We had sleepovers, and we did anything we could to be in the barn.”

The fun didn’t stop there. It carried over to school.

“In second grade for the Halloween parade, Adrienne dressed as a pony, I was the dalmatian and Amanda was the rider,” Sydney Shulman recalled. “We would dress up in our costumes all year.”

On a more serious note, she is proud of her friend’s success.

“She’s very disciplined, super goalmotivated,” she said of Sternlicht.

“It’s inspiring for me as a friend. She’s super competitive in everything she does, whether it’s running, playing squash or riding. She usually reaches or surpasses her goals. She’s like a sister to me.”

Sternlicht has become a serious competitor on the international circuit, also competing on U.S. Nations Cup teams and in major events around the world. There was a point where she cut back on riding and competing to concentrate on her education.

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Ironically, while Sternlicht and the younger Shulman became professional riders, Amanda Shulman became a chef.

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The horse business runs through their veins. Maggie, Charlie and Haylie Jayne are sixth-generation equestrians. They were raised in the barn — and that’s a good thing.

They are part of a well-respected family of equestrians who grew up outside of Chicago but put down roots in Wellington during the Winter Eques-

trian Festival. They have contended at the elite levels in both the hunter and jumper divisions, earning titles at every level, from small ponies to Grand Prix.

(L-R) Charlie Jayne riding Vermont, owned by Pony Lane Farm; Haylie Jayne-Rolfe (standing); and Maggie Jayne riding Gitane, owned by Christiane Agrawal.

Their father, Alex, and mother, Linda, run the highly successful Our Day Farm in Elgin, Illinois, and that’s where their three children were introduced at an early age to the wonderful world of horses.

Maggie is the first born and became a professional rider after graduating high school. Charlie, the middle child, has had a very successful show jumping career, highlighted by winning the $1 Million Grand Prix in Ocala in 2015 aboard Chill R Z. Haylie is the youngest and has made a name for herself as a top hunter champion.

They are competitors and trainers, who have dozens of clients participating in many classes representing Old Day Farm in Wellington. As riders, they are looking forward to the current season at WEF. The 34-year-old Maggie is focused on preparing Arizona ODF in the 7-yearold young jumpers division and Kaptain Kirk in the pre-green hunters. Her

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(Left) Maggie Jayne and Charlie Jayne at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. (Right) Haylie Jayne-Rolfe aboard Limini at the Lamplight Equestrian Center.

biggest career victory was winning the prestigious International Hunter Derby at the Devon Horse Show — twice.

“I am gearing up for Week 2 and Week 4 on the grass [at WEF],” said the 32-year-old Charlie, one of the top riders in show jumping who travels to major events around the world. “I’m aiming my top two horses for the Thermal and Ocala millions at the end of circuit.”

Haylie, 30, is determined to continue her achievements from last season.

“I’m lucky enough to have a really exciting first year green hunter, Queen Celeste,” she said. “She was circuit champion last year in the greens, and I would love to repeat that.”

She is also enthusiastic about the prospects for Limini, an 8-year-old that

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she is pointing toward competing in the 1.40s.

Hardin Towell isn’t surprised at the Jayne family’s accomplishments together. Towell, 31, a successful Grand Prix competitor and trainer based in Wellington, met members of the family at the Washington International Horse Show in 1999 when he was about 10 years old. Charlie was on horses, and Towell was still on ponies.

“They are the best family,” Towell said. “I consider them as much my own family as my own. Mr. and Mrs. Jayne have always been the best. They, the three kids, work so well because they all have their own roles in the business.”

The experience and versatility of the Jayne family helps them produce winners at every level in the U.S. and glob-

ally. So does their own ability to ride and win. It is their business, and with dozens of customers, it can be daunting.

“Haylie and I mainly focus on preparing and developing our client’s horses to their full potential,” explained Maggie, who hasn’t tired of working so closely with her siblings.

“Charlie plans his show schedule to peak his Grand Prix horses for success.

Of course, working in a family business has its challenges, but the pros far outweigh the cons.”

Charlie attended Florida Atlantic University, getting a degree in business management while competing on the circuit.

“We all have our different places within the business and have been able to work really well in our spaces,” he said. “Maggie has always been the leader. Our parents have been great influences and continue to guide us every step of the way.”

Haylie graduated from the University of Georgia in December 2009 with a degree in classical cultures. She competed on the equestrian team and helped the team win three national titles and four SEC titles. She also won the individual national championship in equitation over fences in 2009. She met Nate Rolfe in college. They were married in 2010 and became parents five years later when Oliver was born.

(Left) Maggie Jayne riding Standing Ovation, owned by Pony Lane Farm.

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(L-R) Charlie Jayne, aboard Vermont, owned by Pony Lane Farm, at Our Day Farm; Charlie Jayne aboard Emy at HITS Chicago; Haylie Jayne-Rolfe training Ally Sinclair aboard Cinza at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center; and Maggie Jayne aboard Arizona ODF, owned by Alex Jayne, at the Young Jumper Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park.

“Maggie has the most discipline on and off horses,” Haylie said. “Charlie is very laid back and typically can relax any horse he rides. I think I’m somewhere in between. Maggie and Charlie are honestly two of my best friends. It’s always great to know I have an amazing support team around me. I think it was harder [to work together] when we were younger, but we’ve all really settled into our roles.”

They are dynamos around the barn and in the rings, but they leave time to relax away from the horses.

Maggie enjoys cooking and yoga and playing with her puppies. Charlie plays cards every Monday and plays basketball every Tuesday. Haylie reads and

works out, using a combination of Orangetheory, Pilates and running.

“Nate is my best friend and the reason I’m able to balance everything,” Haylie said. “Oliver was born in November 2015, and he is a ball of energy and love.

I wouldn’t say I have much free time, but I would say that working with family allows me freedom to spend every extra minute I have with Nate and Ollie.”

She also enjoys the diversity of it all.

“The best thing about my job is that no two days are same,” Haylie said.

“Some days I ride all day and other days I’m working with students. There are new challenges every day, yet horses make it all feel peaceful.”

Maggie gets to work with people who share the same passion for the sport and drive for excellence that is the underlying concept with all her family members.

“Even though each member of my family may have a slightly different approach or way of explaining something, our methodology toward developing horses and riders to their fullest potential is the same,” Maggie said. “There’s a little bit of an imprint from each of us in every horse and rider we produce; we all bring something to the table.”

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From January through April, the world’s top riders and their amazing horses return to Wellington to take part in the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The crowds will be on hand to watch the steady beat of hooves and the graceful movements as horse and rider head over jumps, aimed for the history books. Olympic-caliber riders will join up-and-comers, children, juniors and adult amateurs in the ring to take part in a horse show series that offers something for every age and skill level. Over the next few pages, you’ll get a glimpse at just a handful of the impressive riders competing this season in our annual Faces of WEF feature.

Make plans to spend some time at the show grounds this season to learn more about why Wellington is known as the “winter equestrian capital of the world.”

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LUCY DESLAURIERS

Show jumping runs in the family for Lucy Deslauriers, daughter of Canadian Olympian Mario Deslauriers and Grand Prix rider Lisa Tarnopol Deslauriers. A rising show jumping star, she won the 2015 George Morris Excellence in Equitation Award at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In 2016, Deslauriers was awarded the Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy by the United States Equestrian Team. The award is for young riders who exemplify both sportsmanship and horsemanship. She notched a huge win in 2017 during Week 8 of WEF in the 1.50-meter $100,000 Suncoast Jumper Classic CSIO4*. Of the field of 49, she had a fault-free finish to the top of the leaderboard. That year, she had victories riding her prized mount Hester in Wellington, Spruce Meadows, North Salem and more. In 2018, Deslauriers and Hester topped a 23-horse jump-off to win the $132,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSI5* during Week 12 at WEF. She made her Nations Cup debut at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia, helping the U.S. to a fourth-place finish, which secured the team a spot in the 2018 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, Spain.

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GEORGINA BLOOMBERG

Georgina Bloomberg is both a top equestrian and a philanthropist, putting her well-known name to work protecting animals and aiding equestrians in need. Daughter of Michael Bloomberg, she began riding at age six.

She won the 2001 USET Talent Derby, won team gold at the North American Young Rider’s Championships in 2002 and individually in 2003, won the USET Maxine Beard Award in 2004 and made her debut at the FEI World Cup Final in 2005. In 2009, Bloomberg won the eighth round of the WEF Challenge Cup and won round one of the WEF Challenge Cup Series in 2010 before winning the Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix and placing top in 2012 and 2013 throughout Europe and America. More international success followed. She helped the U.S. claim the team bronze at the 2015 Pan American Games. After spending 2018 rebuilding her string of horses, she headed into 2019 with a barn full of talent. After top placings with Chameur 137 in fall World Cup qualifying classes, she’s sixth in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Standings - North American Eastern Sub-League and aiming for the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Brazilian show jumper Yuri Mansur Guerios hails from Sao Paulo in the southeast of Brazil. He’s easy to spot on the course in the colorful yellow jacket representing his homeland. While he had long been fascinated by horses, opportunities were limited. He got a late start in the horse world, competing in his first 1.35m class at age 18. An opportunity in Belgium introduced him to the European equestrian circles, where he eventually became a groom and later rider for Belgian show jumping Olympian Ludo Philippaerts, which really started his career. He later returned to Brazil and began a horse business, which included importing horses from Europe. He eventually came to dominate South American shows and had some success abroad, where he has represented Brazil on Nations Cup teams after being vice-champion of Brazil twice and qualifying for the World Cup Final three times. In Wellington, Mansur and Babylotte topped 82 other entries to win the $35,000 Rose Hill Farm 1.45m Classic CSI2* last season. After being a reserve rider for Brazil in 2014, Mansur competed at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, N.C., with his mount Ibelle Ask.

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BEEZIE MADDEN

Only the second person to be named U.S. Equestrian Rider of the Year three times, Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden has spent most of her life around horses. Riding since age 3, she was the first woman to pass the $1 million mark in earnings for show jumping. A seasoned athlete, Madden was part of the gold medal U.S. teams at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, as well as the silver medal U.S. team at the 2016 Olympics. She claimed the individual bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. She also medaled at the World Equestrian Games in both 2006 and 2014. In 2014, Madden became the first woman to win the prestigious King George Gold Cup at Hickstead with Cortes C. She also became the first woman and one of only a few riders to achieve back-to-back victories when she repeated the victory with Cortes C in 2015. In April 2013, Madden won the FEI World Cup Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden, aboard Abigail Wexner’s Simon. Madden was only the fifth woman ever to win the FEI World Cup Finals. Madden followed up that win with a repeat in 2018 with Abigail Wexner’s Breitling LS. Still at the top of her game, Madden is currently ranked #9 in the Longines FEI world rankings.

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Catherine “Cat” Tyree has had a love for horses for as long as she can remember. Originally from the Chicago area, she has competed for the U.S. in FEI competitions both here and in Europe. She had a successful 2017 with highlight wins in the 1.45m CSI5* Ranking class in Dinard, France aboard Bokai and in the $35,000 Suncast Welcome CSI2* in Tryon, N.C. Tyree also dominated at the Washington International Horse Show, winning the $10,000 International Jumper Speed class with Bokai, then claimed third place in the $130,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Qualifier aboard Enjoy Louis. The USET Foundation awarded her the prestigious Maxine Beard Award in 2017. The award is presented annually to young riders who show great potential to represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competitions and international championships. Tyree has been competing in Wellington since 2004. She represented Team USA in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* in 2017 and took fifth in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI5* at the end of the 2018 season. Also in 2018, she sailed to victory in the $36,000 McKee Family International Challenge at the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show in Toronto.

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ALEX GRANATO

Originally from Salt Lake City, Alex Granato has represented the U.S. in Nations Cup competition and won more than 40 Grand Prix events. His riding career began with western riding lessons at the age of five, returning to the saddle at age nine for lessons in English riding. He began competing locally and became the youngest rider to win the Utah Hunter Jumper Association Medal Finals. At age 17, he moved to nearby Colorado to train with an eye on the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. From 2006-13, Granato dominated the Midwest circuit and in 2012 was named to the USEF Long List for the U.S. Olympic Team. He started his own barn and training operation in 2013, naming it Mad Season LLC. He based it out of Wellington, where he first competed in 2012. He has had success recently in Wellington, where he helped the men’s team capture the Battle of the Sexes for the first time in 2018. Also in 2018, he rode to victory in the $50,000 Equiline Grand Prix aboard Carlchen W and took the top spot in the $35,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8. He ended the year winning the $35,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital 1.50m Qualifier CSI 4*.

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Whether it’s Wellington, the Olympics or the World Equestrian Games, show jumper McLain Ward is wellprepared for the challenge. Ward started riding after being encouraged to take up the sport by his parents, who were professionals in the industry. In 1990, at age 14, he became the youngest rider to win the USEF’s Show Jumping Derby. At the 2004 Olympics, Ward won the gold medal as part of the United States team — a feat he accomplished again at in 2008. He was back at the Olympics in 2016 as part of the silver-winning U.S. team. In 2017, Ward won the Longines FEI World Cup Championship aboard his 2016 Olympic mount HH Azur. That was also the year he was ranked #1 in the Longines FEI world rankings for the first time. He is currently ranked at #4 and is the highest-ranked American. In 2018, Ward and his mount Clinta were instrumental in the U.S. winning the team gold medal at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon, N.C. Ward powered the U.S. home after a head-to-head jump-off, the first in team jumping history at WEG, against Sweden.

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Mexican show jumper Eugenio Garza Perez comes from a long line of equestrians. Horses have been in his family for generations. Garza has moved quickly up the ranks since he came to the United States to train eight years ago. Working with trainer Eddie Macken, one key to his success has been his mount Bariano, which he purchased in 2012. The pair jumped to the gold medal at the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships in 2013, before moving on to Grand Prix classes. At WEF last year, Garza and Bariano claimed the $35,000 Bainbridge FEI 1.45m Classic during Week 3. He also placed fourth in the $50,000 Hermès Under 25 Series Final. Later in the season, he rode to victory in the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Columbus aboard Victer Finn Dh Z. Garza then headed across the pond where he and his Mexican teammates Federico Fernandez, Patricio Pasquel and Enrique Gonzalez shocked the Europeans by winning the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland in Dublin last summer. In the fall, Garza and Victer Finn DH Z jumped to the lead in the $132,000 1.50m Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at the Tryon Fall 4 CSI 5* competition.

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A two-time Olympian for his native Colombia, Daniel Bluman holds dual citizenship with Israel, and he recently switched flags in an effort to qualify an Israeli show jumping team for the Olympics. He rode under the Israeli flag at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, N.C. Bluman began riding at three years old. As a young rider, he competed in Colombia, Germany and the United States, training with some of the top equestrians in the world, including Nelson Pessoa. In 2007, he moved to Wellington, where he started his professional career. In 2016, Bluman represented Columbia at the Rio Olympics riding Apardi. It was his second time at the Olympics. He placed 20th individually at the London Olympics in 2012. Bluman had a strong showing at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival. He captured the $205,000 NetJets CSI4* Grand Prix aboard his Olympic partner Sancha LS, and he also won the $384,000 Fidelity Investments CSI5* Grand Prix riding Landriano Z. Bluman followed that up with wins last year at Spruce Meadows, Tryon and Toronto. Look for him back in the action this season at WEF.

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A local favorite, the legendary Margie Engle is one of the most successful show jumping riders of all time, with hundreds of Grand Prix wins. She is a 10-time American Grandprix Association Rider of the Year. Between 1984 and 2005, Engle won six World Cup and 20 Nations Cup titles, as well as the team silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games and team gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games, where she also seized the individual bronze medal. Engle was part of the silver medal team at the 2006 World Equestrian Games.

As Engle celebrated her 60th birthday in 2018, she proved once again that she remains a force to be reckoned when she was victorious with Gladewinds Farm’s Royce in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* in the final Saturday Night Lights event of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival. Engle and Royce were able to speed around the jump-off course to take home their second individual five-star victory in a time of 39.35 seconds.

She and her husband, equine veterinarian Dr. Steve Engle, live in Wellington. Aside from her riding career, Engle holds a degree in business education from Florida International University.

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Palm Beach Masters Series Hosting Premier Show Jumping Competitions Deeridge Farms, the world-class equestrian venue owned by Jeremy and Peggy Jacobs, is hosting three of show jumping’s biggest events in 2019 as part of its expanded Palm Beach Masters Series. New to the series this year is the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of the United States of America, which returns to Wellington after a brief absence.

The Jacobs family name has been synonymous with equestrian sports for decades. They have hosted events at their picturesque Wellington farm for the past three years. The 2019 Palm Beach Masters Series schedule will open with the Palm Beach Masters CSI4*-W (Jan. 30 - Feb. 3) featuring the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington, one of the final two East Coast qualifiers determining which North American show jumping riders qualify for the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden in April.

The closing event is the Deeridge Derby (Feb. 28 - March 3), a USEF nationally rated show where the nation’s most elegant hunter horses and riders will take center stage. The highlight will be the highly competitive $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Last year’s winners, Brad Wolf’s Private Practice and Victoria Colvin, went on to top the 2018 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championships.

In between these events is the icing on the cake — the newly added Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of the United States of America (Feb. 14-17). A thrilling CSIO5* team competition, this Na-

The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of the United States is one of three events in the 2019 Palm Beach Masters Series. PHOTOS BY KATHY RUSSELL PHOTOGRAPHY

tions Cup will act as the only qualifier in the U.S. for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, Spain next fall. The event will also include the FEI Jumping Nations Cup youth competitions for Young Riders, Juniors and Children, showcasing the next generation of elite show jumping talent. The Nations Cup will be hosted annually at Deeridge Farms through the year 2021, and previous events hosted by the Jacobs family leaves little doubt that it will be presented on a grand scale.

The show grounds at Deeridge Farms feature breathtaking scenery, unrivaled hospitality, custom-built jumping rings and world-class facilities. The grounds

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“This is an amazing event,” said Irish show jumper Daniel Coyle, who won last year’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington at Deeridge Farms.

“The conditions could not be any better; the footing is perfect and being here is just a fantastic experience.”

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the FEI Jumping Nations Cup is equestrian sport’s oldest and most prestigious team competition. National federations from around the world assemble teams of their most talented horse and rider combinations, and the groups compete as a team, just as they do in the Olympics. The worldwide Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup series is split into six regions: Europe, North/Central America/Caribbean, South America, Middle East, Asia/Australasia and Africa. Canada, Mexico and the United States host only one qualifier each.

The first FEI Nations Cup competition held in the U.S. was in 1911 at the National Horse Show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. It continued there through 1998, with a brief stint at the Meadowlands in New Jersey, from 1989-1995. Other U.S. hosts have included Boston, from 1929-1932; the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, from 1948-1972; and the Washington International Horse Show, from 1973-2001.

A Nations Cup was first held in Wellington in 2002, but the only United States qualifier for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final moved

to Ocala for 2015 through 2018. Now, thanks to the Jacobs family, that qualifier is back in Wellington.

The Jacobs family has a storied history in equestrian sport. Family patriarch Jeremy Jacobs was a highly successful rider in the hunter divisions, regularly winning championships at major horse shows. He and wife Peggy have also owned or part-owned several elite Grand Prix horses that have represented the U.S. internationally, including, among others, the legendary Authentic. The well-known bay won two Olympic gold medals with Beezie Madden and was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame last year.

Jeremy and Peggy’s children have earned many of their own accolades in the saddle. Lou Jacobs was a successful Grand Prix rider in the 1980s and 1990s. He was named Grand Prix Rookie of the Year in 1982 and rode on winning Nations Cup teams at some of the world’s biggest horse shows, including Aachen and Washington, D.C. Still active at the sport’s highest levels, Charlie Jacobs has similarly competed on several winning Nations Cup teams and has represented the U.S. in four of the

last five FEI Jumping World Cup Finals.

Also still active, Katie Jacobs Robinson competes on the big-league hunter circuit and, like her father, has won championships at virtually every major horse show.

“We are thrilled and honored to bring the prestigious Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup back to Wellington,” Lou Jacobs said. “From the outset, our goal with the series has been to ensure that Wellington is a favorite destination for the highest levels of equestrian sport, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to producing a worldclass experience for all of our riders, horses and spectators. Above all else, we hope to engage and inspire future generations of riders and equestrian fans. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Wellington, the U.S. capital of horse sport, and in particular to Deeridge Farms, for the Nations Cup and for what we believe will be one of the most exciting equestrian events to be held here in a long time.”

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The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of the United States of America will act as the only qualifier in the U.S. for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in Barcelona next fall.

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The Evolution Of A Market An Interview With Wellington Real Estate Powerhouse

Martha Jolicoeur

By Lindsay Brock

Martha Jolicoeur remembers when Wellington was a small community with big, equineinspired dreams. It wasn’t always the winter horse show capital of the world, and Jolicoeur has witnessed its evolution. Even more, she has played a role in the growth.

An accomplished rider herself, Jolicoeur came to the crossroads of her amateur career in the competition ring and was drawn to a second passion. She obtained her real estate license in 1991 and is now a member of the elite Douglas Elliman Real Estate Sports & Entertainment Division with a distinguished reputation within the Wellington real estate market.

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Q:

How long has your real estate business focused on the Wellington market?

A: I have been coming to Wellington since 1979. I stayed

at the Palm Beach Polo Club for the first time that year, and I haven’t missed a season since. When I stopped riding, real estate became my competitive sport, because that’s how passionate I am about it. But specifically, my real estate business has been focused on the Wellington market since 2005, after I got my license in Florida in 2004.

Q: A:

Q:

How was the market different then than it is today?

When I started in Wellington, there was a boom in the market. You listed things, and they sold right away. I still feel that we have a very sound market, and more people are coming to Wellington than in 2005 because the horse show, dressage and the international aspects have all expanded. We are dealing with a larger base of people coming to Wellington looking to own property.

The other thing that is positively affecting the market now are the tax advantages of being a Florida resident.

What do you think the biggest change has been in real estate over the last decade?

A: Growth has been the biggest facilitator for a strong

market in Wellington. The horse show has grown, and the array of people has grown. Before, people were renting more than buying, but today more people have bought because they realize the horse show is here to stay, and they spend more nights in Florida than anywhere else throughout the year. I would say that the majority of all equestrians have someplace to call home in Wellington.

Martha Jolicoeur at home and at work in Wellington.

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Q: How have the types of properties changed over time?

A: There are always trends. For example, when I first started, I sold a lot of condos. The trend was, “What can you get for the least amount of money?” Then there were years where barns sold like cupcakes and large houses didn’t, as well as years where everyone wanted large houses independent of farms. Now, I feel like we have a nice mix. The market is good, and you have to price appropriately within the market if you really want to sell.

Q: How does the equestrian community within

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Wellington make the real estate market unique?

The horses! Without horses, it would not be the same at all. Wellington’s equestrian industry was founded by Bill Ylvisaker when he brought polo here. Without the horses, it would be the same as anywhere else in South Florida. It truly is the winter equestrian capital of the world, where everyone who speaks the same language of horse comes together. That gives it a real sense of community. wellington the magazine | february 2019

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Martha Jolicoeur (right) and Dr. Stephen Norton (far right) present the first Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival season to Tiffany Foster (left) and owner Ariel Grange (far left) in Wellington. PHOTO BY JUMP MEDIA

Q: What has the Wellington sales climate looked like over the last several years and where do you see it going?

A:

Q: A:

It goes with the economy, so we have seen ups and downs. From 2008 to 2011, we had a pretty big recession and people were investing in real estate like it was the stock market. I think the market is healthy right now, but everyone in horses seeks different things for what they need. It’s interesting, because we have the same core group of people moving around. Perhaps they start here looking for a condo in Palm Beach Polo, and then they decide they would like to have a farm. Then they have a farm for a few years, and it’s time to go to the beach or scale down. But it’s the same group moving to different phases of their lives and businesses.

What’s the most popular trend you have seen recently in home design?

When I first arrived in Wellington in 2005, the Mediterranean look was very big and every kind of brown and beige was it. Now, we have a much more scaleddown, simplified, Restoration Hardware genre where less is more, and the colors are lighter and more neutral. Clean and simple with an equestrian style is always a good theme.

Q:. How do people best utilize the limited space on

A: Q: A:

smaller Wellington farms?

It’s completely different than farms you see in other parts of the country. The key is meticulous maintenance so that you can use every square inch.

Do real estate offerings in Wellington span the gamut of price ranges, size, etc.? Is there something for everyone?

Yes, there is something for everyone, and the market is healthy for everything now. Because so many people are relocating to Florida as permanent residents, large houses are becoming more popular again. People are really living here! The season is a very strong six months now versus three months. Also, people who compete with children often move here because school starts in August and finishes in May, so the schedule can match up nicely with the horse show schedule.

Q: How popular are equestrian facilities with no residential space in Wellington?

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been their dream to live with the horses. In both cases it’s like trying to convince someone to drink French chardonnay versus California — you are never going to change their minds. They pretty much know after renting for a few years what they want, which is what most people do to get a feel for the area.

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Renowned around the globe for being the top international multiscreen network showcasing the equestrian and country lifestyle, Horse & Country TV (H&C TV) has now galloped onto the screens and into the homes of American television viewers.

This exciting expansion leaves behind the days when television programs pertaining to high-level equestrian sports, training coverage and behindthe-scenes horse show footage was a foreign concept.

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by H&C TV means that American viewers will be able to experience all the features that have been enjoyed for years by loyal subscribers in the United Kingdom, Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Austria and Australia.

H&C TV is already the go-to television network source for viewers in search of more equine action long after they leave the barn. From the comfort of their homes, H&C TV subscribers have access to the latest eques-

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The service offers a 24/7 feed and is available to stream on one’s television, mobile phone or tablet device. The award-winning network is also available on Amazon Prime Video and on Roku, as well as via web and mobile apps.

Perhaps even more exciting is that the team at H&C TV will be giving both its new American audience as well as its longtime international viewers a glimpse into the prestigious Winter Equestrian Festival that takes place each winter in Wellington. Those who have dreamed of witnessing the thrill of the world-class event will have the opportunity to gain access into one of the most highly regarded horse shows in the world.

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WELLINGTON GOES GLOBAL

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“The Winter Equestrian Festival is the world’s premier winter equestrian event, and we are delighted to be broadcasting highlights and coverage from Wellington on the H&C TV network in 2019 across our channels in the U.S., Canada,

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Following the launch of its U.S. channel in early 2018, H&C TV debuted its hit programs Masterclass and Barn Talk (also known as Yard Talk) stateside, starting with a training session featuring U.S. Olympic gold medalist Laura Kraut, which premiered in May 2018.

Since then, Masterclass USA and Barn Talk have continued to provide viewers a front row seat to exclusive informative sessions, as well as interviews with other top U.S. athletes, and frequent Wellington residents, such as international

show jumpers Georgina Bloomberg and Lauren Hough, and eventing superstar Liz Halliday-Sharp.

“I loved filming with H&C TV. The Masterclass USA series is such a unique idea, and I loved doing something different,” Bloomberg said. “I do so many interviews where I am just sitting in front of a camera being asked the same questions. To be able to actually show viewers what I do every day and how we work with our horses is such a great idea. I loved being a part of it.”

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The Fodder Group Aims To Revolutionize How Wellington’s Horses Are Fed

By Mike May

There’s a feeding revolution taking place in Wellington. It’s not a new way to feed hundreds of hungry people. Instead, there’s a new product designed to positively impact the daily diets, health and performance of a highly treasured segment of Wellington’s population — its horses.

The product is called Fodder, and its creators believes that it will positively impact the daily diets of Wellington’s equestrian inhabitants.

Thanks to the Fodder Group Inc., this nutritious, fresh food is now available to the thousands of horses here in Wellington, as well as livestock (cows, pigs, sheep and goats) and poultry (chickens, ducks and turkeys) around the country — 365 days a year.

As far as horses are concerned, Fodder is an appropriate feed for all equines, from ponies to Thoroughbreds.

According to the Fodder Group’s Florida dealer and Wellington resident Justin Hickey, Fodder starts with a seed and becomes a fully-grown nutritious livestock feed in less than a week — just four days, to be precise — using a hydroponic growing system.

Designed in drought-ravaged Australia and built here in the U.S., it has taken a dozen years to transform the Fodder concept into a concrete reality.

The story about Fodder’s nutritious value is as newsworthy as how quickly it can grow. According to Hickey, Fodder is all-natural, more than 90 percent digestible, more cost-effective than hay,

reduces methane output, reduces colic in horses and is healthy for the animals, as it contains high amounts of protein, starch, vitamins and minerals. Not to mention, the horses, cows and poultry seem to like it, too.

Hickey explained that in 90 days, clients will be able to see the results in horses by feeding them Fodder.

“After eating Fodder, everything about them is healthier — their hoofs, coat and skin are in better shape,” he

said. “The temperament of the horses also improves. And, with cattle, the meat is better tasting and healthier.”

If those animals knew the consistent nutritional benefits of what has been designed for them, they’d be waiting at the trough, eagerly anticipating their next meal.

Credit for this new feed supply goes to the Fodder Group, which has pioneered a four-day growing cycle which has an optimal yield, is nutritious and is affordable. One of the key aspects of the four-day growing cycle is the Fodder Group’s proprietary LED lighting system. The images of the Fodder after each day of the four-day growing cycle are eye-opening and attention-grabbing.

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The Fodder, and the way it’s grown, represent a turnkey solution to keeping horses, livestock and poultry adequately and nutritionally fed, every day of the year, at a price which the market can bear.

According to Hickey, Fodder is grown in an indoor hydroponic environment. There are two different types of growing systems, the FG20 transportable system and a permanent onsite system. The FG20 transportable system is similar to the trailer of a semi. You can buy a system and grow the Fodder yourself, or you hire the Fodder Group to make daily deliveries.

The onsite system can be purchased and placed on your property, or one of your existing buildings can possibly be retrofitted into an indoor growing system. In both the transportable and onsite systems, the indoor environment — the lighting, temperature, humidity and air quality — are controlled, which creates a trouble-free and fast-growing environment.

When you buy the onsite system from the Fodder Group, Hickey is quick to point out that each purchase includes installation, a comprehensive operation manual, full training, and ongoing backup and support. “We’ll hold your hand as you get used to operating the entire system,” Hickey said.

Each transportable system will yield 1,470 pounds a day of fresh Fodder. According to Hickey, each competitive equestrian horse based in Wellington can require as much as 40 pounds of Fodder a day. If you do the math, nearly 40 horses a day can be adequately fed from each daily yield from one transportable unit of the FG20 system.

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ers will buy Fodder to supplement other feed sources.

In today’s disposable society, the Fodder Group is proud to stand behind its product. The systems are designed to last — more than 20 years in many cases. And each part in this system is also made in the USA. In addition to the 13,000 or so horses living in Wellington during the winter, Hickey will be marketing Fodder in Florida to cattle ranches, race tracks, zoos and to other animal outlets.

To get more information about this nutritious feed, contact Hickey at (561) 248-3344 or florida@foddergroup.com to start ordering regular deliveries of Fodder, which is at the forefront of the feeding revolution taking place in Wellington.

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Horse Show Official Ensures That The Competition Stays On A Level Playing Field Story by M. Dennis Taylor • Photos by Abner Pedraza

In the hunter/jumper show ring, horse and rider combine as a single athletic team to compete. As a steward and schooling supervisor, Marilyn Hart — known as “Mesa” to her friends — ensures adherence to the rules of fair competition in the warmups and contests, as well as protecting the horses’ welfare.

A transplant originally from Minnesota, Hart has resided in Florida for the past 20 years and enjoys living and working in Wellington.

“I started riding as an older adult and worked my way up from lunge line to amateur/owner, where, thanks to my horse Dylan, I was quite successful,” Hart recalled.

When the cost to maintain a horse and compete became a challenge, Hart decided to stay in the industry. “More specifically, I chose the hunter/jumper venue, by working and receiving my steward’s and schooling supervisor licenses,” Hart explained.

Hart is licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation, the sport’s national sanctioning organization. The schooling supervisor oversees the warm-up ring to watch that everything going on is fair and legal.

“My job as a schooling supervisor entails trying to maintain a level playing field for all exhibitors involved by making sure no illegal jumps are set and jumped; watching for signs of an exhausted horse; and, of course, being ever watchful of abusive behavior by any given rider or trainer,” Hart said.

“It’s all about the rules of competition and the welfare of the horse.”

Hart also greatly enjoys when she works the competition rings as an official steward. During the Winter Equestrian Festival, four stewards cover the 12 rings.

“I love my job as steward because I wanted to stay involved with the horses and the special culture that I have grown to love in the horse world,” Hart said. “Being a steward satisfied my love of the sport.”

Stewards play a crucial role at the show grounds.

“One of the most important jobs is to be an objective liaison between horse show management, the exhibitor and the governing body, the United States Equestrian Federation,” Hart explained. “We, as stewards, have a lot of communica-

Marilyn “Mesa” Hart works as a steward and schooling supervisor at WEF.

tion between exhibitors, judges, course designers and horse show management.”

Stewards are also instrumental in interpreting and enforcing the rules.

“As a steward, probably most important of all our duties is to interpret ever-changing rules to an exhibitor who may be confused as to the interpretation and or intent of any given rule,” Hart said. “And, of course, the other very important part is the measuring of horses and ponies to assure they are competing in the proper division.”

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wellington | professional (Left) Among Marilyn “Mesa” Hart’s jobs as a steward is to measure the horses.

up to 14.2 hands. Anything over 14.2 hands is a horse. When juniors under 18 compete in the junior hunter division, their horses are measured by large and small juniors. A small junior horse is under 16 hands but over 14.2, and a large junior horse is anything over 16 hands.

“Horses and ponies must be measured until they are eight years of age, at which time, they receive a standard card and do not require further measurement unless height is protested,” Hart said.

Hart enjoys the variety of people and techniques she deals with in her profession.

“Another important part of being a steward is we are able

to observe many different styles of training and, of course, the very important clinics and exhibitions given by great and famous trainers and riders,” she said.

Hart is also very mindful that equestrian sports are international in nature.

“We are privileged to meet many different people from many different countries who compete, officiate, observe or train,” she said. “One part of stewarding that I find most rewarding is meeting so many different people, from judges, trainers, riders, parents, farriers, grooms and the list goes on and on.”

On a personal level, Hart has three children and five grandchildren. Only one child chose to live the “horsey” lifestyle.

“She has a large show barn in Minnesota, shows in the jumpers, and is a USEF judge,” Hart said.

Hart enjoys the small town feel of Wellington. “During the months of January through April, this quiet village turns into a horse haven when Wellington is host to the largest equestrian festival anywhere in the United States,” she said.

Hart invites the community to visit the world’s premier equestrian destination. “Come and see the very high jumps at Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center,” she said. “There are many activities for the entire family.”

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Wellington has seen an amazing amount of growth over the past two decades, and Building Official Jacek “Jack” Tomasik has been there making sure everything is done safely and according to the village’s strict codes and regulations.

There are members of the to go and tell him,” Tomasik reWellington team who have been called. here for the long haul, and with Yet Schofield encouraged him 19 years of tenure with the village, yet again, telling it would be crazy Tomasik is one of them. not to take the position and have “The building official is a poa chance to grow. “Paul Schofield sition basically in charge of the influenced me quite a bit as a Building Department,” he said. manager,” Tomasik said.

“I am the happy person to be just After coming on board with that.”

Wellington, Tomasik worked his Tomasik and his family built a way up in the department by allife in Palm Beach County from ways looking for new ways to imthe ground up after moving here prove his skillset. The path took from Krakow, Poland, in 1989. him through senior inspector, He arrived with his wife, daughchief inspector and then to buildter, and no knowledge of the loing official in 2006. While he cal language, but he was always a has seen many changes over the hard worker. years, Tomasik is most proud of “I wanted to learn more to the department’s ability to work develop more,” he explained. smarter.

“When I originally came here, I “We were able to streamline couldn’t speak one word of Engand automate tons of things Jacek “Jack” Tomasik reviews plans with Juan Sanchez. lish. As my language got better, I here,” he said. “I think the bigdecided that I wanted to stay with con- cation to stay on top of everything that gest achievement for Wellington, which struction, but I wanted to learn more.” happens in construction. You have to be was a whole group of people here workThis personal drive to learn and grow current and keep developing.” ing, was converting the whole permithas carried Tomasik throughout his Tomasik started with Wellington as a ting process to digital and electronic career. If one takes the time to count, building inspector, but prior to joining permitting. I was really proud of it bethere are 22 different certifications the team, he had been encouraged and cause Wellington was probably, in this decorating the walls in his office, all of given an opportunity by Paul Schofield, area, one of the very first to do that.” which are dedicated to his knowledge now Wellington’s village manager, when Through all the changes, Tomasik of the often technical building industry. Schofield was in charge of planning, and his family have kept a connection He is particularly proud of his most re- zoning and building in Royal Palm to their Polish roots. Both of his daughcent certification as a fire inspector.

Beach. ters, even though the youngest was “You can’t really get too comfort“Paul hired me, and I was there a born here in Florida, speak his native able,” Tomasik said. “This is an ever- short time as a building inspector, and language and are able to converse easchanging job with new building codes then I had an opportunity to come to ily with his parents, who now also live in coming up. You need continuing edu- Wellington. I was really not so thrilled the area.

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Jacek “Jack” Tomasik has been with the Village of Wellington for 19 years.

“We go back and visit [Poland] every couple of years. We want to make sure our kids understand where we come from and get to see a little bit of Europe and the old country, the traditions, food and pretty much everything there is of the culture,” Tomasik said.

Time with his wife of 30 years and daughters remains very important. The Tomasiks occasionally go boating, snorkeling or skiing together. Yet Tomasik started as a carpenter and still enjoys working with his hands.

“In my spare time, I work in my ga-

rage and do some woodwork. It is still something that gives me a little decompression from the office and day-to-day matters,” Tomasik said. “I build cabinets, shelves and crown moldings as a hobby.”

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He finds the value of everyone in his department and knows they make a difference in everyday lives.

“Building inspectors are silent defenders. They are people who actually prevent things from happening. If nothing happens, then we did our job. The building didn’t catch on fire, the roof didn’t collapse, the air quality wasn’t bad, a hurricane came through and it’s fine,” Tomasik said. “It’s one of the things that I strive and love about this job. We are actually making a difference to the point that when someone moves into a house or starts occupying a new building, it is safe.”

Tomasik still gets out of the office and enjoys visiting building sites himself. He also enjoys interviewing, hiring and training new staff.

“Wellington is a great place to work.

We have people who have been here a long time, and that tells you Wellington treats employees well and gives you the opportunity to grow,” he said. “People who grow and are happy; they do a better job.”

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Realtor Robert Ross Combines His Passion For Horses And Real Estate Story by Matthew Auerbach • Photo by Abner Pedraza

For Robert Ross of the Keller Williams Luxury Team, a life in real estate was not a huge surprise. After all, the profession is in his blood.

“I was born and raised in California by two wonderful parents who both had lifelong careers in real estate,” Ross said. “My father always tried to find the best deal on the market, and my mom went over and above to make sure her clients were incredibly happy. I was always involved somehow in their real estate business. Whether it was helping to run their open houses, working on their comps, passing out just-sold cards or even offering my advice on deal negotiations, I truly enjoyed the work I was doing. This is where my love for real estate began.”

Ross’ other love was and remains the equestrian lifestyle. He became a Grand Prix jumper and was named to the U.S. Olympic sports festival team.

He has developed Romance Farm Inc., a joint training business with students of all levels with his husband, dressage Olympian Robert Dover, and has been the organization’s secretary and treasurer since 1989.

Ross’ twin passions are not mutually exclusive. “It seemed that at every horse show, a friend would come to the ring and ask me if I knew of any stalls, barns or houses for rent or sale,” he recalled.

This led to a re-thinking of his career and a return to the family business.

“In 2008, as the real estate market began to crash, I saw an incredible opportunity to revisit my calling and pursued my degree in real estate, as well as investments in the new market,” he said. “My business, Robert Ross P.A., ranges from the smallest rentals to the highest end in equestrian and luxury

properties in Wellington and Miami. I have chosen this area of real estate due to my extensive knowledge of the area over the past 30 years, as well as my love of horses.”

Ross knows that every client’s situation is unique. That’s what drives his team to treat every situation with the highest level of customer service and care.

“What sets Robert Ross P.A. apart is that we want every client to feel like they have been treated as if their rental or sale was a multi-million-dollar transaction,” he explained. “It is for these reasons that 90 percent of our clients are repeat clients or friends who have been referred to us.”

When he’s not busy working the best deals for his clients, Ross throws his total involvement into the Equestrian Aid Foundation, a nonprofit foundation originally formed in 1996 as the Equestrian AIDS Foundation.

“In the beginning, the organization had one, very simple purpose: to financially assist people in the horse industry who were stricken with AIDS; to let them know that their peers cared about them and wanted to help improve the quality of their lives,” he said. “In the years following, the foundation’s mission of providing grant-based support was broadened to include horse people suffering from catastrophic injuries or illness of all kinds. Our goal is to provide a helping hand that allows fellow equestrians to overcome adversity, focus on healing, and rebuild their lives.”

This focus on teamwork carries over into everything Ross does.

Robert Ross brings clients 30 years of experience with Wellington’s equestrian community.

“My team is proud to live and work in Wellington, and I have the best and hardest-working team in the business,” he said. “I could not strive for excellence without this dedicated team supporting me. Wellington is one of the nicest and friendliest South Florida communities to live in, with an abundance of world class equestrian interests, quality schools, great restaurants and, of course, the best location to buy a home or farm.”

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Story by M. Dennis Taylor • Photos by Abner Pedraza

After three decades in the corporate arena, Cheryl Love dreamed of retiring and owning a fitness center in a community where everyone who comes in can feel like it is theirs to enjoy. Resilient Fitness & Wellness of Wellington is her dream come true.

Originally from Chicago, Love resided for years in the small community of Spring Lake, Mich. She has lived in Wellington since 2013 and is now the CEO of the business she envisioned for decades.

“I was in the automotive manufacturing business for 30 years in the capacity of vice president of human resources. I was in charge of 300 personnel, including training, safety, workers compensation and all human resources duties,” Love recalled. “I have always enjoyed fitness and have been active my entire life. I organized 5K and 10K races for my employees and others.”

It is a mission she has continued now that her corporate days are behind her.

“I retired from my 30-year career in Michigan, and this business became available two months later,” Love said.

“God has perfect timing in making your ultimate dreams come true. I have always loved helping people, both in education and personal growth, to stay physically active, and I love to see and hear their testimonies on their progress.”

Love, who is single and has a 33-yearold son, is comfortable in her new life.

“Now I have the best situation: helping people achieve their fitness goals.

So, this is my retirement dream come true,” she said. “My current hobbies obviously include working out. I enjoy all sports and outside activities. I am fond of sporting clay shooting as well. I enjoy

boating and water sports. Dancing is also a fun aspect of keeping fit.”

The rebranded Resilient Fitness & Wellness, complemented by a sharp new web site, is a 12,000-square-foot facility, which includes a fitness center, clothing boutique full of designer clothing and a jewelry shop specializing in one-of-akind pieces.

“Resilient has all new Precor equipment, which includes the Queenax functional training system,” Love said.

“We also have personal training and group fitness training for all age groups.

Also included in our services is an aerobic center, in which we include classes in Zumba, Zumba Strong, Bachata, Hard Core, HIIT Core, Pop Pilates and Total Body. We also have a spin room for those who enjoy cycling,” For convenience, the web site features the dates and times of classes and provides an application to sign up online for the classes. Resilient covers all ages interested in fitness.

“For seniors, we have Silver Sneakers classes. CrossFit has classes seven days per week. We also offer kids fitness classes,” Love said. “All of our trainers are certified in helping clients achieve their goals as desired, including nutrition instruction.”

To provide a complete menu of services, Resilient has partnered with the Wellness Experience for chiropractic care and Bio Core Health for IV therapy, medical weight loss programs, hormone

Resilient Fitness owner Cheryl Love at her facility in Wellington.

replacement therapy, wrinkle relaxers, fillers and more.

One thing that sets Resilient apart from other fitness centers is a different approach to fitness and wellness, assisting clients in reaching their objectives in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.

“We are devoted, day in and day out, to offering our members a higher level of attention,” Love said. “We pride ourselves on our personal attention and service to help clients achieve their goals, and we pride ourselves on a clean and well-organized environment.”

The comfortable facility has experienced personal trainers who go the extra mile, so clients can achieve their fitness goals and have fun doing it.

“We know that everyone is different and approach our members as individuals, working one-on-one to ensure that a client’s workout plan is built specifically for them,” Love said. “We go the extra mile to understand their lifestyle, diet and fitness goals.” wellington the magazine | february 2019

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Love pointed out that the facility even offers individual showers for those who like to work out in the morning before they head out to their career and need to shower and dress at the center.

It is just one more way that Resilient Fitness helps clients achieve their goals.

“We are here to help change your life for the better,” Love said.

For clients interested in both flexibility in scheduling and a service that is gentler on the pocketbook, small group training is available featuring five to seven people training at a time with each

following an individualized program.

The complete range of services offered by Resilient Fitness allows clients to determine the scope of service that is perfect for them.

Before new clients begin a program, they first undergo a “Personal Resilient Analysis,” where experts learn their needs and goals. The client will do some fitness tests and determine their individual goals and develop a plan on how to reach them. A timeline is drawn showing how long it will take to reach the goals.

Trainers will critique current diet and exercise programs and educate the client on things, including caloric need, carbohydrate metabolism, timing and balancing meals, as well as cardio and target heart rate.

“The benefits to our clients are having a place where they can, if they choose, do so much more for their health than just work out,” Love said.

“We have a large variety of classes that

can assist individuals to achieve their fitness goals at all fitness levels. It is perfect for the active lifestyles of the residents of Wellington.”

Love enjoys her new life in Wellington. “It is a small, family community, such as the town of Spring Lake, which I enjoyed for many years,” she said. “The village has so much to offer, especially the equestrian community during season.”

Love welcomes all area residents to visit the facility and see all that it has to offer.

“I wanted to have a fitness center in a small community where everyone that comes in can feel like it is theirs to enjoy,” she said. “The staff is educated in assisting everyone and making them feel welcome and part of our Resilient family.”

Resilient Fitness & Wellness is located at 11596 Pierson Road in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 204-5033 or visit www.resilientlives.com.

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With mature foliage and a unique roof line, this European-inspired two-story home in Wellington’s Saddle Trail Park neighborhood has set itself apart from other equestrian properties in the area.

Arched windows, a circular European stone drive and Spanish barrel tiles all add to the design of this spacious home with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and more than 8,000 square feet of living space, including a home gym. Guest space includes two one-bedroom, one-bath apartments over an unattached two-car garage. The home also has an attached two-car garage.

Front Elevation: This European-inspired home sits on more than four acres in Saddle Trail park. Well-manicured, mature landscaping greets visitors as they arrive via the circular stone drive.

Main Room: Fresh, contemporary neutrals and plenty of amenities make this open-plan living space one of the most comfortable rooms in the home. There is easy access to both an office and a formal dining room with seating for 10, as well as access to the home’s elevator.

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Kitchen: The eat-in kitchen features top-line amenities, such as a Wolf six-burner range, Subzero refrigerator, dual-temperature wine fridge and built-in coffee center. There’s a large island allowing plenty of prep room. Wood plank flooring grounds the space.

Master Bedroom: The master bedroom features his-and-her walk-in closets and a marble en suite bath with a dual-head shower, free-standing tub and two Toto smart toilets. There are French doors to the pool and a wood-burning fireplace.

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Outdoor Kitchen: Chicago brick patio and walkways extend throughout the grounds. A separate gazebo houses an outdoor kitchen complete with its own brick flooring and plenty of room for guests — not to mention great views of the arenas.

Barn: This crisp, white 16-stall barn features top equestrian amenities. Check out the candle-style iron lanterns, vaulted ceilings and sliding metal stall doors. There is also a grass Grand Prix ring, lunging ring and all-weather arena, together with seven paddocks, a four-horse Kraft walker, covered aqua spa and treadmill areas.

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Outdoor Seating: With its view of the grounds and detached summer kitchen gazebo, this outdoor seating area between the house and the ring features a cozy fire pit.

Playground Area: This view at dusk of the home’s playground area near the in-house gym shows what good landscape lighting can do for a home. Because of it, the tree featured in the center of the drive takes on a beautiful importance. For security, the property features automatic gates, and there is a smart home security system and generator.

Horse Statues: Aside from this lovely equestrian artwork, the secure, fenced property spans more than four acres, allowing both homeowners and horses plenty of room to stretch. There is also a private office, tack room, feed room, laundry room and a threebedroom groom’s apartment.

Pool Deck: Two guest rooms upstairs open onto a private balcony overlooking a Chicago brick-paved pool deck, heated salt-chlorination pool with attending spa and, of course, the expansive views. There are French doors in all the primary living spaces, allowing homeowners and guests to take full advantage of South Florida living at its best.

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Enjoy Overstuffed Sandwiches And Much More At Story and Photos by Melanie Kopacz

If your taste buds are craving a classic New York-style deli sandwich, loaded with fresh-carved meats and cheeses on freshbaked bread, oozing with flavor, then the New York Sandwich Company wants to be your go-to guys.

Nestled at the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road, adjacent to Dunkin’ Donuts, the New York Sandwich Company is looking to fill a void in the area near the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The restaurant’s goal is to tantalize the taste buds and satisfy the appetites of both the equestrian community and year-round residents with a sandwich shop reminiscent of midtown Manhattan.

“Our tag line is, ‘Yeah… We’re Those Guys!’ and the reason that is, we’re the guys you go to if you’re craving a milehigh, full-pound sandwich. You can do it. We’re known for our overstuffed, giant New York sandwiches,” said Daniel de Liege, CEO of Deli Brands International and owner of the New York Sandwich Company.

Tell them to “New York it” when or-

dering and get a full pound of meat on any deli sandwich for an additional $5.

There’s more than 50 sandwich varieties to choose from. From the Reuben family, there’s the traditional corned beef, pastrami or a combo of the two, as well as a turkey option. For a different take on the classic, try menu creator Chef Bob Tocci’s very own “World Famous Grouper Reuben.”

“It was created by Chef Bob at one of our restaurants 10 years ago. You’ll see it on other menus, but it was created by Chef Bob. It’s on marble rye, and it is a little slice of heaven,” de Liege said.

Tocci hails from New York where he grew up in the kitchen alongside his mother and grandmother. He’s a Florida State University alum and a classically trained chef. He has nearly 40 years of restaurant experience from operations to menu design, including working with national chains like Applebee’s, Shooters and East Side Mario’s.

“My favorite sandwich is pastrami on grilled marble rye with melted swiss and Thousand Island [dressing],” Tocci said. “My next favorite is the ‘Big Italian Deluxe’ with fresh mozzarella, capicola, mortadella, salami, ham, prosciutto, lettuce, tomato, onion, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.”

Large or small appetite, the New York Sandwich Company has someA huge menu greets customers as they walk in.

“New York It” — the one-pound corned beef sandwich costs an additional $5 over the regular order.

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thing for you. “Most of our sandwiches come small or large, but we have a variety of everything. Rotisserie chickens to go, all different flavors — and they’re only $8. We also have pre-made sandwiches in the cooler for people in a rush who want to grab-n-go,” Tocci said.

There’s also a kids’ menu offering an all-beef hot dog, sliders and more.

Along with the huge selection of sandwiches are several sides, from skinon French fries and sweet potato fries, to macaroni and potato salad, mashed potatoes and hot vegetables. There are also hot entrees, with two specials each day, as well as a soup of the day. And don’t forget dessert! From freshly made cannoli to the house specialty, “Death

by Chocolate Cake.”

(Above left) The “Big Italian Deluxe” sandwich features fresh mozzarella, capicola, mortadella, salami, ham, prosciutto, lettuce, tomato, onion, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

(Above right) The 12-inch Philly cheesesteak sandwich is made with tender shaved ribeye, melted cheese and caramelized onions, shown with a side of onion rings.

“We have everything prepared inhouse, freshly made, homemade from scratch,” de Liege said. “All of our meats are carved right in front of you.

We cook those all in-house, so when you’re getting a turkey club, you’re get-

ting fresh out of the oven, sliced right in front of you, and that’s what makes the difference — the freshness of the bread and the meats.”

The restaurant officially opened its doors in mid-December, and it already

(Left to right) Sticky Asian wings; an open-face roast beef sandwich with gravy and coleslaw on the side; pastrami on marble rye with melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing; two fresh-made cannoli; and the signature “Death by Chocolate Cake.”

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“We’ll start doing some patio events, such as wine tastings and a small twopiece jazz band happy hour,” de Liege said. “We’ll be serving beer and wine.

This is the first of this particular concept.”

He said that the new eatery is off to a successful start.

“There’s nothing in the western area of Wellington like it. In the season, particularly, there is so much of an influx in the two-mile-square radius, it’s just a natural location during the season,” de Liege said. “Off season, there are a lot of people living here year-round who are underserved.”

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parties and special events at the nearby equestrian venues with a tent and food truck. Catering is also another service provided. “We’re a natural fit for your Memorial Day party, Fourth of July picnic or football games,” he explained.

De Liege added that he has put a focus on keeping prices down.

“We really paid attention to the area and worked out a pricing solution that’s really better than anyone out there,” he

said. “You can get an overstuffed, when I say overstuffed, I’m talking more than a half a pound meat sandwich, which is 6 to 8 inches tall, for less than $10.

We want to be known as the guys down here who are fulfilling that giant sandwich need.”

The Wellington location is the first of the New York Sandwich Company concept. The organization has four concepts in all, with plans to expand soon.

“If you want some big sandwiches, overstuffed, great quality of product… come see us here at the New York Sandwich Company,” Tocci said. “Yeah… we’re those guys, who will go above and beyond and do what it takes to make this location work and serve this community and help in any way we can.”

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wellington | dining guide Arrabiatas Italian Restaurant serves up traditional Italian cuisine. The restaurant is in Aberdeen Plaza at 8260 Jog Road. For more info., call (561) 336-3862 or visit www.arrabiatas.net.

Aroma Indian Cuisine, located at 730 Village Blvd. in West Palm Beach, serves delicious Indian food seven days a week, including a buffet lunch and dinner. For more info., call (561) 619-6437 or visit www. aromawestpalmbeach.com.

Backstreets Neighborhood Bar & Grill is located in the Wellington Plaza at 12771 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

For more info., call (561) 795-0100.

Casa Tequila, a restaurant featuring delicious Mexican cuisine, is located in the Wellington Plaza at 12795 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 11A. For more info., call (561) 557-1378 or visit www.casatequilafl.com.

Catania Italian Restaurant is in the Marketplace at Wycliffe at 4115 S. State Road 7. Hours are 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, staying open until 11 p.m. on weekends. On Sundays, doors open at 2 p.m. For more info., call (561) 355-5900.

Centanni Italian Restaurant is located in the Village Walk community at 2540 Village Walk Circle.

Catering is available. Call (561) 642-8700 for info.

Gabriel’s Cafe & Grille is Wellington’s oldest restaurant. Serving breakfast and lunch, Gabriel’s is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in the Wellington Plaza at the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., call (561) 793-0675.

India Grill & Bar is now open in Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. serving authentic north and south Indian cuisine. For info., call (561) 249-7168.

JoJo’s Raw Bar & Grill (13889 Wellington Trace in the Wellington Marketplace) features steaks, burgers,

fresh fish and more, along with a bar stocked with 100 different beers. For info., call (561) 427-1997.

Kabuki has brought its affordable and delicious Japanese and Thai cuisine to Wellington. The restaurant is located at 2465 S. State Road 7, Suite 100, in Wellington. For more information, visit www.kabukiwpb. com or call (561) 323-4888.

Kaluz Restaurant, an upscale dining experience serving New American cuisine, recently opened in Wellington. Kaluz is located at 2025 Wellington Green Drive just off Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 784-5500 or visit www.kaluzrestaurant.com.

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at La Fogata, featuring a full menu for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is located in Wellington’s Town Square shopping plaza at 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 422-1641 or visit www.lafogatawellington.com.

Experience the tastes of the world atop a burger at Lindburgers Restaurant in the Wellington Courtyard Shops at 13860 Wellington Trace. For info., call (561) 753-0555 or visit www.lindburgers.com.

Enjoy great Mexican food in a friendly atmosphere at Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant, located 1179 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Village Royale shopping plaza, open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more info., call (561) 798-1229.

Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. For info., call (561) 7922220 or visit www.olisrestaurant.com.

Paradise Indian Cuisine serves authentic Indian food for lunch and dinner, including an all-you-caneat lunch buffet. It is located at 7667 Lake Worth Road. For more information, call (561) 812-3958 or visit www.flbiryani.com.

Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info.

Strathmore Bagels & Deli is a New York-style deli serving everything from smoked fish to corned beef.

It is located in the Marketplace at Wycliffe at State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road. For info., call (561) 357-0044 or visit www.strathmorebagels.com.

Taste of India is located at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd.

Aside from a full menu, it offers a bountiful buffet for lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch on weekends. For more info., call (561) 721-8600.

Tokyo Bay Buffet, located at 165 S. State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach, raises the Asian buffet dining concept to a whole new level with a large sushi bar and a tasty hibachi grill. For info., call (561) 753-5566.

Drop by the award-winning TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli at its new location in Wellington Green Square near Whole Foods Market for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more info., call (561) 7849055 or visit www.toojays.com.

Tree’s Wings & Ribs is located at 603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Plaza. Eat in or take out wings, ribs, chicken and more. Visit www.treeswings andribs.com or call (561) 791-1535 for more info.

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The deli meats are always fresh, and bread and cookies are baked fresh daily. Twisted Tsunami is located at 109 S. State Road 7. For more info., call (561) 3332333 or visit www.twistedtsunami.com.

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wellington | calendar Friday, Feb. 1 • The annual Vinceremos Dinner & Benefit Auction will be held Friday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 792-9900 or visit www.vinceremos. org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Smallfoot on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/events.

Saturday Feb. 2 • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its annual Kids Yard Sale on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Clean out your child’s room or get great bargains on items for children. For more info., call (561) 753-1232 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www. greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 2 during Saturday Night Lights starting at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Screaming Orphans on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, Feb. 3 • Wellington Parks & Recreation invites the public to attend Free Pickleball Clinics for all ages starting Sunday, Feb. 3, continuing March 3 and April 7 at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). For additional information and pickleball open play availability, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/openplay.

• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 3 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

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Monday, Feb. 4 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Paper Weaving for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. Transform simple strips of paper into dynamic paper weavings. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wednesday, Feb. 6 • Sprouts Farmers Market will hold a Hiring Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton (1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach). A new store at 816 S. State Road 7 in Wellington will open on Wednesday, March 20. The store is bringing approximately 140 full-time and part-time career opportunities to the area. Visit www.sprouts.com/careers or call (866) 925-2396 for non-managerial roles. Visit about.sprouts.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pirate Arrrt!” for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. Create colorful, pirate-themed artwork that you can hang in your captain’s quarters.

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Paper Mosaics for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Arrange pieces of paper to make a colorful masterpiece. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Thursday, Feb. 7 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chinese Zodiac Charms for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Learn about the Chinese zodiac and make a fun craft. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the King’s Academy performing

Broadway music, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere.

Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Feb. 8 • The Kids Cancer Foundation will host a Valentine’s Day Kids Night Out on Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with activities provided by Art Cellar.

For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org.

Saturday, Feb. 9 • The Race for Freedom 5K Run & Walk sponsored by the Palm Beach County Human Trafficking Task Force will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Okeeheelee Park’s Micanopy Pavilion. Check-in starts at 6:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. For more info., e-mail foleyr@pbso.org or visit www.pbcpba. org/ht-5k.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www. greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Three Dog Night tribute concert by Celebrate on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/events for more info.

Sunday, Feb. 10 • A Day for Autism: Building Bridges with Law Enforcement Picnic will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. RSVP at https://adayforautismpicnic. eventbrite.com.

• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 10 with the Ylvisaker Cup Final. For more info., call (561) 2045687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

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wellington | calendar • Second annual World Championship Equestrian Triathlon at Deeridge Farms to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. For more info., contact Christine Martin at cmartin@bgcpbc.org or visit www. bgcpbc.org.

Monday, Feb. 11 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Make a Comic for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Feb. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Create and design your own colorful comic strips. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, Feb. 12 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host DIY Valentines for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Skip the store and create a one-of-a-kind Valentines. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

Wednesday, Feb. 13 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Weave It!” for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. Choose a shape and learn how to weave it. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “So You Want to Be a Vlogger: Getting Started” for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. This activity provides information on platforms, topics and things you need to know before you start filming. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to preregister.

• A town hall meeting regarding the Wellington Town Center Project will be held at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on

Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Thursday, Feb. 14 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Valentine’s Party for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. with games, music and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Boston tribute concert, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Friday, Feb. 15 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Orisirisi African Folklore Presents Moonlight Stories” for all ages on Friday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. Orisirisi shares the beauty of African life and culture through storytelling. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Billy Joel tribute concert, along with food trucks, on Friday, Feb. 15 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Saturday, Feb. 16 • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www. greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The annual Lucchese 40-Goal Challenge to benefit the Polo Players Support Group will return to the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Dave Offen at dave@polosupport. com or call (516) 528-3821 or (647) 620-4533 for more information, or visit www.polosupport.com.

• The Wellington Classic Brew Fest will take place Saturday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Wellington Town Center, with craft brews and live music by the Andrew Morris Band playing country hits and classics.

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• The Wellington Amphitheater will host food

trucks and a free Foreigner tribute concert on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.

Sunday, Feb. 17 • The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 17 with the Butler Handicap. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub. com.

Tuesday, Feb. 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Writers Live Presents Jane Heller for adults on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Heller started her career promoting many bestselling authors before becoming a bestselling author herself. A book signing will follow. Visit www.pbclibrary.org/writerslive-2019 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Alma Thomas Expressionist Mosaics for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Get inspired by the work of Alma Thomas and create your own expressionist work of art. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wednesday, Feb. 20 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Joys of Jewish Humor, Part 2” for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. In their jokes and stories, Jews speak across generational, ethnic, class and religious lines. You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy classic Jewish humor. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Extreme Trivia for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Challenge yourself and your friends in this extreme trivia game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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wellington | calendar Thursday, Feb. 21 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Create, play and learn, experimenting with slime. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Fleetwood Mac tribute concert, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fake News Game Show for adults on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Think you can spot fake news? This trivia-style competition hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists will put your skills to the test while sharing tips for spotting fake news and determining the credibility of media outlets. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

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Friday, Feb. 23 • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www. greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Elton John tribute concert, along with food trucks, on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

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Monday, Feb. 25 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Legacy of Margaret Garner: Lessons of Survival & Empowerment for Today” for adults on Monday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Margaret Garner’s life story is the basis for Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved and though a tragic story, it is inspirational and empowering. Dr. Delores Walters will discuss Garner’s life. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

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Tuesday, Feb. 26 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Three Singing Men: Billy Joel, Bob Dylan & Neil Diamond” for adults on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Dr. Rose Feinberg discusses the early influences, romantic relations and paths to success of each singer and why each is still a star. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, Feb. 28 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a National Tooth Fairy Day activity for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Doo Wop tribute concert, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

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To see how Meyer Prep can make a difference in your child’s life, please contact our Admissions Department 561-238-9008.

Meyer is Accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools.

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