WELCOME TO ThE PALM BEACh INTE Two great events H two great MAIN GROUNDS FTI WEF DAILy HIGHLIGHTS Visit FTI WEF during the day from Wednesday through Sunday to take in the exciting scene of several thousand horses and riders competing in 12 arenas. Stroll the grounds at your leisure, grab a bite to eat and shop till you drop at our unique boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, high-end fashion and so much more.
SATURDAy NIGHT LIGHTS Families and friends are invited to come and watch the “Saturday Night Lights” events. The events not only consist of the largest show jumping competition of the week taking place in the International Arena, but families can spend time in the kids fair, having fun with bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, a true Venetian carousel, face painters, performers, shopping, food, and more!
The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) is the largest and longest-running circuit in horse sport, a 12-week show jumping competition for hunters, jumpers, and equitation held annually from January through March. FTI WEF is produced and managed by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. (ESP).
what can you do at Fti weF? Shop - Vendor Row has a wide variety of non-equestrian and equestrian fashions and accessories. Make sure to visit the WEF Boutique by the International Arena for your own FTI WEF logo gear. dine - Enjoy casual or fine dining. The Tiki Hut, The Oasis, Tito’s Tacos, and various vendors throughout the property.
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ERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER facilities H two times the fun ThE STADIUM AGDF The Adequan Global Dressage Festival is one of the world’s largest international and national dressage circuits featuring - Eight “CDI” internationally rated shows - Four FEI World Cup Qualifiers - One “CDI 4*” rated show, one “CDI 5*” rated show - The only FEI Nations’ Cup Series CDIO in the Western Hemisphere - Five U.S. National Events - More than $400,000 in prize money
DAILy HIGHLIGHTS The AGDF hosts the entire range of classes available for pony, junior, and amateur dressage riders in five USEF-rated National events.
FRIDAy NIGHT STARS The musical freestyle in which horse and rider “dance” to their own choreography in a routine about
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FACES OF WEF 2014: MEET SOME OF THE COMPETITORS This year’s Faces of WEF section shows the international flavor at the show grounds.
BEST IN EQUESTRIAN SPORT RETURNS TO WELLINGTON For 12 weeks, the Winter Equestrian Festival becomes the epicenter of the horse world.
WELLINGTON FASHION: TRENDY EQUINE COUTURE Take a look at the unique fashions of Equine Couture’s Stars & Stripes Collection.
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PALM BEACH RIDING ACADEMY LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM “Club PBRA” makes equestrian sport affordable for beginners. By Deborah Welky
WELLINGTON’S BRIANNE GOUTAL FINDS JUMPING SUCCESS The top-ranked show jumper is a rising star in the equestrian world. By Sarit Schneider
KENT FARRINGTON: A NEW BREED OF EQUESTRIAN STAR Despite his busy schedule, Kent Farrington sat down to answer a few questions.
NEW WELLINGTON TURF TOUR FILLS A NEEDED NICHE The 2014 series promises another season of top-tier competition. By Kendall Bierer
HANLEY CENTER FAMILY PICNIC RETURNS TO PBIEC
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The March event supports education programs fighting substance abuse. By Julie Unger
POLO PAPARAZZI SHERYEL ASCHFORT LEADS A DOUBLE LIFE Photographer put couples together through South Florida Introductions. By Julie Unger
MORE LUXURY TO ENJOY AT SUNDAY POLO THIS SEASON Enjoy an ‘Ultra VIP’ experience at Veuve Clicquot Airstream Lounge. By Lauren Miró
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The original Tipsy Salon & Spa is back, offering an array of spa services. By Lauren Miró
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WELLINGTON SOCIAL SCENE Jump For HomeSafe At PBIEC Raises Money To Help Children In Need 650 Enjoy JustWorld International Gala At Wellington’s Belle Herbe Farm Buck Off/Poker Tourney A Benefit For Vinceremos Riding Center Wellington Equestrian Group Organizes Party For Caridad Clients Boys & Girls Club Celebrates The Season With A Holiday Party Trump Invitational Draws A-List Crowd, Raising $300,000 For Charity
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Nestled in Wellington’s Saddle Trail community, the home of Bruce Duchossois and Michael Bombar exudes Southern charm with beautiful, rustic touches that will sweep you away. The custom home has plenty of space for humans and horses alike. By Lauren Miró
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With stunning, Old World charm and delicious meals, White Horse Fashion Cuisine serves unique flavors in a chic setting that makes it the perfect place for dinner, a date or enjoying drinks with friends. By Lauren Miró
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ON THE COVER Top show jumper Kent Farrington, a Wellington resident, rides Uceko. Farrington is featured in this month’s issue. PHOTO BY KEARA McMURDO 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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Wellington THE MAGAZINE
volume 11, number 2 February 2014
executive editor
Joshua I. Manning
publisher
Dawn Rivera
artistic director
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Welcome Back To All Of Our Hunter/Jumper Competitors! With horse trailers on the road and people in riding breeches in the grocery line, you can’t help but notice the return of our equestrian friends — both four-legged and two. The exciting itineraries at all of Wellington’s equestrian venues, from hunter/jumper to dressage to polo, are attracting a record number of attendees turning out to cheer on their favorite teams and riders. If you haven’t made your way to the competitions yet this year, make plans to do so ASAP! In this month’s issue, we celebrate the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival with our special “Faces of WEF” section, where we highlight a handful of the talented riders who can be found on the course at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. We also offer an overview of this year’s festival, hosting some of the top riders in the sport in world-class competition. This year also features the return of the Great Charity Challenge, in which record-breaking amounts of money will be given away to dozens of lucky charities. Estimated to top $1.75 million in award money, this amazing fundraiser has grown by leaps and bounds from its inception five short years ago. Meanwhile, Wellington was introduced last winter to a new type of horse show — one involving rolling grass fields, top-tier hospitality and great competition. Returning this season, the Wellington Turf Tour offers riveting competition for every level of horse and rider, honing skills outside the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival. Learn more in this month’s issue. Love is in the air, and we hope you have something special planned for Valentine’s Day. If your plans are still “in the works” for that special day, may we recommend a great brunch at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, or perhaps inviting a group of your closest couple friends and reserving a special party suite at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Then again, with the many dining and entertainment options available throughout Wellington, I’m sure you can find the perfect place to share that bit of extra romance with your loved one. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our readers!
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Maureen Budjinski Wellington The Magazine is published monthly in Wellington, Florida. Copyright 2014, all rights reserved by Wellington The Magazine, LLC. Contents may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertising. The publisher accepts no responsibility for advertisement errors beyond the cost of the portion of the advertisement occupied by the error within the advertisement itself. The publisher accepts no responsibility for submitted materials. All submitted materials subject to editing.
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wellington social scene Photos by Julie Unger Buck Off/Poker Tourney A Benefit For Vinceremos Riding Center
(Left to right) Chamber ambassadors Bob Salerno and Bedonna Flesher; Dr. John Bruno, Dr. Elizabeth Bruno and Dr. Randy Laurich; and Maressa Levy, Sarah Menor and Dr. Arianne Weiss of Vinceremos.
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Eques Solutions hosted the first preliminary round of the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center’s 2014 Buck Off & Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Thursday, Jan. 16 at White Horse Fashion Cuisine. Additional rounds were held Thursday, Jan. 23 and Jan. 30 before the final event on Friday, Feb. 7. For more info., visit www.vinceremos.org.
(Left to right) Carmine Marino, Frank O’Brien III, Erin Downey and Dr. Steven Miller; the “Enchanted Amigos” team of Meghan Watt, Kya Endreson, Jaime Topinka-Nunn and Rachel Chowanec; Elsa Braden tries her hand at the mechanical bull; and Will Piper, Josh List, Thomas Ravenel and Thomas Schweizer make up the “Benefab-u-lous Cowboys” team.
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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Wellington Equestrian Group Organizes Party For Caridad Clients
(Left) Grace Norick and Chapin Cheska pass out cookies. (Right) Bruce Duchossois, Caroline Moran, B.J. Meeks, Pablo Perez and Nancy Hooker of the Wellington Equestrian Group.
The annual Caridad Center Christmas Party was held Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. It was sponsored by the Wellington Equestrian Group. Equestrian Sport Productions donated the venue and Tim Gannon provided lunch from PDQ with help from Cilantro’s Deli. Caridad client families also enjoyed rides on the carousel, face painting, a magic show, a DJ and a visit from Santa with presents and other goodies.
(Left to right) Chuck Moore, Jim Gessford, Fran Clemmons and Tommaso Sabbatini give out bicycles; Raschel and Yoshandy Fernandez receive candy stockings from Santa; Carina, Marledy and Evelyn Morales enjoy their new bikes; Iseult Broglio with student volunteers; and Sydney Norick and Dougie Mutch with Jodi and Olivia DiCarlantonio.
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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Boys & Girls Club Celebrates The Season With A Holiday Party The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington held a Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Fun activities included raffles, games and food. The kids were treated to snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn, and each child got to pick a toy from a wide assortment of donated toys.
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but … now I don’t even recognize myself.” Jennifer pulled out some old college pictures from her purse. “See! This is what I used to look like!” I nodded empathetically, realizing that Jennifer couldn’t believe what happened to her body, and she worried that no one else would believe it either. “You looked pretty athletic. Let me guess, tennis?” “I was varsity at Radcliffe. I still play six days a week.” Jennifer continued, “Anyhow, you wouldn’t know it from looking at me. Ever since I had David eleven years ago, I’ve been gaining almost ten pounds every year.” “Hmmm, your symptoms sound a lot like POSTPARTUM HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS, where something related to pregnancy causes women to need more thyroid hormones than they can make on their own [1]”. “They actually tested me for that. My doctors always told me my tests were normal.” “There is a difference in having labs ‘in the reference range’ and having an ‘optimal thyroid state’. Dr. Leslie DeGroot, of Brown’s Alpert Medical School, described the ‘Dangerous Dogmas in Medicine’ as they relate to treatment of thyroid disorders [2]. Unfortunately, there are quite a few doctors out there that rely highly upon the gospel they were taught twenty years ago, without paying enough attention to new data, or their patient’s clinical symptoms.” I continued taking my history. “So what have you tried to lose weight?” “My diet was always pretty clean, so even when I tried going ‘low-carb’ or ‘low-fat’, it didn’t seem to make any difference. One health spa in Brazil cut me down to 300 Calories a day and had me exercise all day. I didn’t lose a pound!” Jennifer blushed a bit, “I’m ashamed to admit it, but I fall for whatever the latest diet fad that promises ’30 pounds in 30 days!’ [3]” “I’m glad you’ve realized that these bogus diet clinics should really say, ‘I lost $350 in two weeks! Ask me how!’ [4]” “It was worse than that. One diet clinic sold me ‘vitamin supplements’ from their office pharmacy, but they really contained amphetamines, diuretics, laxatives, and other stuff I still don’t know what was in them. I had the worst palpitations, headaches and I couldn’t sleep through the night [5]. My primary had to put me on anti-depressants for six months to handle the withdrawal symptoms after I stopped them.” “I’m glad you survived that ordeal, but honestly, you got off lucky. Crash diets are known to cause hair loss (sometimes permanent), muscle weakness, and potentially fatal heart arrhythmias [6]. The latest diet craze, the ‘HCG Diet’, is nothing new; it was debunked back in the 1970’s as a fraudulent scheme by doctors to exploit their patients for financial gain [7]. Just last October, the Texas Attorney General forced hCG clinics in that state to stop defrauding patients with their unethical marketing tactics [8].” “Well, I’ve finally decided to make my health a priority. I checked you out on www.vitals.com, so I know you are board-certified and legit. So what are you going to do for me?” “I scheduled 80-minutes with you today, so I have plenty of time to do a complete history and physical exam. There are some tests I would like done to pin down exactly what is going on with your metabolism. Untreated thyroid disorders can lead to pre-diabetes, and that can also lead to weight gain [9].” Jennifer did test positive for hypothyroidism and insulin resistance, as well as a low metabolic rate measured by indirect calorimetry [10]. After being put on a regimen of behavior changes, diet, exercise, OTC supplements, and prescription medications, steadily, but surely, her weight decreased an average of two pounds per week until she lost the 60 pounds she put on over the last ten years. “Dr. Woliner, ever since you fixed my metabolism, I’m not hungry anymore. Really, I don’t even feel like I’m on a diet. I just eat normally.”
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I’ve finally decided to make my health a priority.
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(1) Galofré JC, et al. Increased postpartum thyroxine replacement in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Thyroid. 2010 Aug;20(8):901-8. (2) De Groot LJ. Dangerous dogmas in medicine: the nonthyroidal illness syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1999 Jan;84(1):151-64. (3) I’m confused by the numbers of fad diets available that tout great weight loss. Are there any basic, simple weight loss strategies I can follow? Duke Med Health News. 2011 Jul;17(7):8. (4) Federal Trade Commission. “Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims”Washington DC. 2003. http://www.ahpa.org/Portals/0/pdfs/03_FTC_Media%20Guide_redflag.pdf (5) Smith BR, Cohen PA. Dependence on the Brazilian diet pill: a case report. Am J Addict. 2010 May-Jun;19(3):291-2. (6) Goette DK, Odom RB. Alopecia in crash dieters. JAMA. 1976 Jun 14;235(24):2622-3. (7) Robb-Nicholson C. By the way, doctor. I’ve been trying to lose weight for a long time and nothing seems to work. What do you know about the HCG diet? Harv Womens Health Watch. 2010 May;17(9):8. (8) Texas Attorney General. Multiple Texas Weight-Loss Clinics Agree To Stop Marketing Prescription Drugs Improperly. October 27, 2011. https://www.oag.state.tx.us/ oagnews/release.php?id=3883 (9) Liu C, Scherbaum WA, Schott M, Schinner S. Subclinical hypothyroidism and the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome. Horm Metab Res. 2011 Jun;43(6):417-21. (10) Perseghin G. Pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes mellitus: insights provided by indirect calorimetry in humans. Acta Diabetol. 2001;38(1):7-21.
Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a board-certified family physician in Private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, Fl, 33434; 561-620-7779; knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com
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By Lauren Miró
Wellington Bans Sale Of ‘Puppy Mill’ Pets Members of the Wellington Village Council agreed last month to end the sale of “puppy mill” pets in the village. On Tuesday, Jan. 14 the council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would ban the direct sale of dogs or cats in pet stores. Under the ordinance, pet stores would be able to display and adopt out dogs and cats from verified rescue groups. The ordinance was spurred by resident Lorrie Browne, who started the campaign after she adopted a sick dog who had been used for breeding at a “puppy mill” — large, commercial breeders that often breed sick animals for profit. “I took in a dog bred for six years straight,” Browne said. “If we hadn’t taken her, she would have been euthanized. She came with a broken spirit.” Don Anthony with the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida noted that these puppies and kittens often come from horrendous conditions. “The animals are often overcrowded, neglected, starved and diseased,” he said. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said that because no pet stores are currently open in Wellington selling dogs or cats, the change would not affect existing businesses. Election Heats Up — Wellington’s March 11 municipal election campaign heated up last month as incumbents Anne Gerwig and Howard Coates drew challengers. Wellington resident Matt Kurit will run for Seat 3 on the Wellington Village Council, challenging Coates, while Sharon Lascola filed to seek Seat 2, currently held by Gerwig. Kurit is an Ohio native who moved to South Florida when he was 7 years old. He moved to Wellington in 2004 with his wife, Kathy, and their two daughters. He works as an executive sales representative for Johnson & Johnson. Kurit joined Wellington’s Education Advisory Board in 2008 and served four years. “I want to step up and serve my community,” he said. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to help maintain the village’s quality of life and make sure we’re doing everything we can to assist with schools.” Lascola, 66, is a 26-year res-
ident of Wellington. She hopes to be a voice of compromise and an advocate for senior citizens. “I was watching the politics going on, and there were things I just didn’t agree with,” Lascola said. “I want to be a voice for seniors and stick up for seniors and families.” A New York native, Lascola bought a home in Wellington in 1980 with her late husband, August. Lascola’s husband died in 1993, and in 2005, she moved to Central Florida. In 2012, she returned to Wellington to care for her mother. Candidates have until midFebruary to qualify for the ballot. Community Center Bids Over Budget — Plans for the proposed rebuild of the Wellington Community Center and relocation of the Wellington Tennis Center came in over budget last month, prompting council members to push for negotiations with contractor Pirtle Construction to lower the price. In a 3-1 vote, the council directed staff to negotiate with Pirtle. Councilman Howard Coates dissented, while Councilwoman Anne Gerwig did not vote. Coates said the proposed $13.8 million price tag for the project was too high. “The original budget was $10.5 million for this project,” he said. “The lowest bid is $3.3 million more than our budget.” But Councilman Matt Willhite noted that the vote was to enter into negotiations with the company, meaning the price could come down. Last year, council members voted to move the Wellington Tennis Center from its longtime home at the current Wellington Community Center to a vacant, village-owned parcel on Lyons Road near the Village Walk community. Willhite said building a new community center would save Wellington in the long run. During public comment, several residents were opposed to the project — mostly because it involves relocating the tennis center. Judy Rosner said the change was inconvenient. “You approved a change for the tennis center that inconveniences just about every user of the facility,” she said. “How can you justify a new $15 million expenditure for such extravagant purchases?” 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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FACES OF WEF Whether you’re new to the sport or a longtime fan of horse shows, we all admire the amazing human and equine athletes featured at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Show jumping and hunter riding are among the most exhilarating sports in the world. The ease and speed in which horse and rider glide over the jumps is breathtaking. This year’s Faces of WEF section highlights just a few of the thousands of competitors who can be found on the course this season, putting a focus on the wide variety of riders participating at WEF. Each page offers a peek into the riders’ backgrounds and an image from one of their amazing rides. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to find your way out to the show grounds this season to watch the amazing horse-and-rider relationship in action and celebrate this amazing sport. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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EIRIN BRUHEIM
EIRIN BRUHEIM Norwegian rider Eirin Bruheim is coming off a successful year, spending her summer training with U.S. Olympian Lauren Hough. Bruheim has multiple Grand Prix mounts, and her biggest success this summer was winning the CSI-2* 1.45m Open Jumper Grand Prix aboard NLF Billy On Show at the Global Champions Tour in London. She also earned the Amateur Jumper Championship at the Global Champions Tour event in Wiesbaden, Germany. Bruheim and her talented mounts successfully competed in the 1.45m, 1.35m and 1.30m Open Jumper divisions against some of the world’s best riders. She is currently showing in Open Jumpers at the Winter Equestrian Festival. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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KATIE DINAN
KATIE DINAN Show jumper Katie Dinan has collected an impressive array of victories at age 20. In 2012, she won the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Rider Award for her future potential. She went on to represent the U.S. at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Finals in Barcelona. Last year she won the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix in Lexington, Ky., as well as the $50,000 Weston Canadian Open at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto. Dinan studies full-time at Harvard University while competing on the show circuit. Look for her competing at WEF this season. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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MARGIE ENGLE
MARGIE ENGLE Margie Engle is one of the most successful show jumping riders of all time, with more than 190 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, including a team silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games. She has been a part of more than 20 winning Nations Cups teams. In 1991, she was named AHSA Equestrian of the Year. She and her husband, Dr. Steve Engle, live in Wellington. Aside from her riding career, Engle holds a degree in business education from Florida International University. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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LILLIE KEENAN
LILLIE KEENAN Lillie Keenan is one of the country’s top junior riders, who swept the championships in the 2007 and 2008 USEF Pony Finals. She began her riding career at age 7. At age 13, she won the 2010 Washington International Horse Show Equitation Finals. The next year, Keenan took home the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, defeating some of the sport’s top professional riders. Last year, she earned her first Grand Prix win on her mount Pumped Up Kicks. She also won the individual and team gold medals at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships. Keenan returns to WEF this year looking to make her mark on the circuit. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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BEN MAHER
BEN MAHER British rider Ben Maher began riding at age 8 and made a splash on the international riding circuit in his early 20s. He has since become one of the world’s top show jumping riders, being ranked the number one rider in England and number five in the world at age 26. He represented Britain at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2009 and 2011 European Championships. He is one of only two riders to have won both the Hickstead Derby and Speed Derby in the same year. In 2012, Maher and his horse Tripple X III were part of the gold medal show jumping team at the London Olympics, helping the team to its first gold medal in 60 years. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM
MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM American-born German show jumper Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum has a long list of career wins under her belt. She was the first woman to win the World Cup Finals three times, taking the wins in 2005, 2008 and 2009. In 2008, she competed at the Olympic games in Beijing and took fourth place in the individual competition. She also competed at the 2012 Olympic games in London. In 2008, she was ranked number one in the Rolex World Rankings for 11 consecutive months. She and her husband, German show jumper Markus Beerbaum, ride and train in Germany, where she is now a citizen. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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IAN MILLAR
IAN MILLAR Canadian rider Ian Millar is the most decorated in his country’s history, competing a record 10 times at the Olympic games. He has a silver medal for team jumping from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as well as nine medals (including two individual gold medals in 1987 and 1999) in the Pan American games. Millar was the first rider to win back-toback World Cup Finals in 1988 and 1989. His mount Big Ben was world-renowned, and in 1996, the pair was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. He has represented Canada on every Nation’s Cup team and is a 10-time Canadian Champion. He currently works with his children, Jonathon and Amy, at Millar Brooke Farm in Ontario. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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TO HUNTER /JUMPER RIDERS We celebrate the great zeal and determination of all equestrian riders participating in this 2014 season. The arduous efforts and commitment to excellence you bring each year makes us all very proud!
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RODRIGO PESSOA
RODRIGO PESSOA The son of a Brazilian show jumping legend, Rodrigo Pessoa has made his own mark on the international show jumping circuit with an impressive number of career wins. In 1992, at age 19, he represented Brazil at the Olympic games in Barcelona, making him one of the youngest riders to compete. In 1996 and 2000, he helped Brazil to a team bronze medal at the Atlanta and Sydney games respectively. He competed in 13 FEI World Cup Finals and won first place for three consecutive years, in 1998, 1999 and 2000. He also won an individual gold medal at the 1998 World Equestrian Games in Rome. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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SPENCER SMITH
SPENCER SMITH Spencer Smith is a top junior rider who calls Wellington home. His parents, Ken and Emily Smith, own Ashland Stables. Spencer grew up riding. He competed in his first Grand Prix competition in Lexington, Ky., at age 14. In 2011, he won the WEF Junior Classic aboard Skara Glen’s Voltan H. Last year, he took the $1,500 Griffis Residential High Junior Jumper Power and Speed Class. He had an impressive 12th place finish in the George Morris Equitation Class and was invited to ride for the United States Junior Rider team. Smith is expected to be a fixture at WEF again this year. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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PETER WYLDE
PETER WYLDE Peter Wylde has a show jumping career that spans decades. It began at age 17 when he won the Rolex-Maclay National Equitation Championship. Since then, he has won some of the industry’s top titles, including the President’s Cup at the Washington International Horse Show. In 1999, he helped the United States to a team silver medal at the Pan American games, and also took home an individual silver medal. That same year, he was named the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Male Equestrian of the Year. In 2002, Wylde won an individual bronze at the World Equestrian Games. In 2004, he helped the U.S. to a team gold medal at the Olympic games in Athens. Wylde is the head clinician and vice president of the United States Hunter Jumper Association’s Emerging Athletes Program. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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INCREASED RISK OF SHOULDER INJURY IN POLO PLAYERS Polo players face significant risks during practice and play. The fast moving pace often results in unexpected falls that can severely damage their shoulders. Falls most commonly result in a rotator cuff tear or strain. Fortunately, rotator cuff strains typically resolve with ice, rest and physical therapy. Unfortunately, traumatic rotator cuff tears typically require surgical repair. Traumatic rotator cuff tears usually result in weakness and pain. If it involves the dominant shoulder, this can sideline a Polo player indefinitely. A traumatic rotator cuff tear enlarges as time passes, and as it enlarges the tendon retracts and atrophies. With progressive atrophy and retraction, fat deposits between the muscle fibers. These changes can become irreversible, jeopardizing healing at a later date. Our knowledge that these changes can become irreversible and worsen with time now pushes shoulder surgeons to be more aggressive in recommending surgery to repair these tears. Because time is the enemy of a traumatic rotator cuff tear, surgical repair is typically done soon after the injury when the body has its greatest capacity to heal damaged tissue. These repairs are almost always done arthroscopically which allows the entire joint to be inspected with a small camera the size of a pen-light. This minimally invasive technique results in less stiffness, pain and complications along with a faster recovery. An arthroscopic rotator cuff tear is done in an outpatient setting. The operative arm is often anesthetized with an interscalene block, which is when the anesthesiologist injects numbing medication around the nerves that sense pain in the shoulder. This helps limit pain postoperatively. Once anesthesia is induced, the surgery is done with the patient in a sitting position. Four or five small incisions the size of a pen tip are made around the shoulder. Fluid is irrigated into the shoulder joint distending the joint space and providing a bloodless, clear field that is projected by a fiberoptic cord onto a high definition television screen. The torn rotator cuff tissue is repaired utilizing small specialized instruments that are used to pass sutures (thread) through the diseased tissue and to tie knots. Suture anchors are small 5mm bio-absorbable screws that are inserted into the bone and contain the sutures that are used to tie the rotator cuff tendon tear down to bone. Using these implants and tools, along with great skill, shoulder surgeons are able to repair the rotator cuff tendon back into the position they held before injury. The recovery after an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is lengthy. Return to playing Polo is often not possible for 4 to 6 months. The shoulder is typically immobilized for 6 weeks and therapy is done for 3 to 4 months. The benefits of an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are the return of strength and mobility accompanied by an absence of pain. Fortunately, with adequate treatment, severe shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears are not career or sport ending.
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Dr. Simovitch specializes in the treatment of complex shoulder and sports medicine ailments, with particular expertise in arthroscopic and advanced open primary and revision reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow, as well as reverse shoulder replacement. He utilizes the most advanced arthroscopic and open surgical techniques to repair and reconstruct damaged bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and cartilage.
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ABOUT OUR PRACTICE Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute was established as a multi-specialty orthopaedic practice. For over thirty years, the physicians of Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute have provided their patients with the highest quality healthcare and treatment possible. Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute is a recognized leader in orthopaedics. We have 17 Physicians available to provide the most advanced orthopaedic care. All PBOI Physicians are Board Certified and many have completed fellowship training in their area of expertise. With renowned experts in many major orthopaedic sub-specialties, we pride ourselves on offering full-service cutting-edge care across the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal health. Our practice is comprised of surgeons who specialize in sports injury, upper extremity, pediatric orthopaedics, pain medicine, spine disorders, total joint replacements, MAKOplasty, podiatry abnormalities, musculo-skeletal disorders, and surgical and non-operative treatment of the neck and spine. This sub-specialization provides patients with the highest quality of health care and treatment for their particular problem.
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2014 Winter Equestrian Festival Best In Equestrian Sport Returns To Wellington For 12 weeks each winter, the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival becomes the exciting epicenter of the horse world, bringing top riders from 33 countries and all 50 states to Wellington. Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo calls the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, an “equestrian lifestyle destination.” The 160-acre venue has numerous competition rings with top footing and even a grass derby field. The show hosts 73 professional and amateur divisions with 6,000 exhibitors. The world-class venue draws elite equestrian riders from around the world. International and Olympic riders join to compete and thrill spectators with their pageantry and athleticism. Thousands of passionate equestrians and tens of thousands of enthusiastic spectators visit PBIEC annually. “Wellington is a very special community, and we want to bring equestrian sport and PBIEC to the community,” Bellissimo said. “We welcome everyone to the facility with free general admission, and the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, is yet another way for us to give back to the local community.” Equestrian Sport Productions and its parent company Wellington Equestrian Partners have created a unique equestrian lifestyle destination with not only a world-class exhibitor and spectator facility for the best in hunters, equitation, show jumping and dressage, but a community that many want to call home, at least for a few months each year.
The Winter Equestrian Festival is no ordinary horse show. PBIEC features more than 100 vendors with an array of boutiques for shopping, and both casual and fine dining options. Every weekend, the “Saturday Night Lights” celebration, attended by 7,000 spectators, includes not only an exciting Grand Prix, but also live music, performances, a children’s fair, a Venetian carousel and even sky divers. Fine art is available to view or purchase throughout the show grounds, which boasts its own chic South Beach-style lounge, The Gallery. “Our events are really family oriented,” Bellissimo said. “When I saw a real Venetian carousel, I knew it would be a great addition to the facility. It’s a popular attraction, and it adds something special to our children’s fair area. Families can come and get food, see magicians, go to the petting zoo and enjoy other fun attractions, so kids are entertained in addition to watching the featured class.” With innovative classes, such as the crowd-pleasing Nespresso Battle of the Sexes, where the men compete against the women, there is never a dull moment at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Other highlight classes include the Hollow Creek Farm Children’s/Junior/ Young Rider FEI Nations Cups, where young riders from all over the world learn about team competition; the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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presented by Fidelity Investments; the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup, presented by G&C Farm; the Adequan Young Jumper Classics; the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, presented by the Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte; and the George Morris Excellence in Equitation. The entire series kicked off at the Trump Invitational presented by Rolex, held Jan. 5 at the gorgeous waterfront Mar-a-Lago Club. Aside from the horse shows, there are also educational events, such as the Animal Health Expo, the Lunch & Learn series and mounted clinics in the Palm Beach Riding Academy Ride & Learn series. The Palm Bach Riding Academy also offers the chance for beginners to learn to ride on horses available to lease for showing. The academy’s goal is to offer a cost-effective way to enter equestrian sport. “Wellington residents are encouraged to check out the PBRA and see what the sport is all about,” Bellissimo said. The PBIEC show grounds offer spectators a picturesque environment to enjoy equestrian competitions. There are a number of hospitality and vendor pavilions dedicated to dining, shopping and VIP areas. There are 1,500 grandstand seats, 80 VIP boxes, private chalets and hospitality pavilions that surround the International Arena, providing up60
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close views for all spectators. The Special Events Pavilion is positioned on a raised platform with a spectacular view of the arena. The pavilion is particularly suited for private, catered hospitality events. Meanwhile, the International Club offers breakfast and lunch a la carte, as well as a buffet dinner and complimentary cocktails during night events, specifically reserved for table holders. The private members-only hospitality pavilion is a perfect environment to entertain guests while enjoying the world’s best equestrian competitions. If visitors prefer a relaxed environment with delightful tropical décor, visit the Tiki Hut. The two-story permanent retreat houses a restaurant and wine and martini bar overlooking the International Arena and other competition rings. The lunch menu features a seafood raw bar, soups, salads and small entrees. Food items are available to go with quick service. The Tiki Hut is open Wednesday through Sunday with live music on the weekends. “Dining, shopping and social opportunities abound,” Bellissimo said. “Equestrian Sport Productions is dedicated to providing a first-class experience for exhibitors and spectators alike.” Also crucial to the mission of the Winter Equestrian Festival is its part-
nership with the greater Wellington community. Show promoters have partnered with local schools, charities, businesses and community groups to redefine “team spirit.” Local Wellington schools are invited to the festival each week. “We really want to encourage schools to come to our facility, and we give them an opportunity to get the word out about their own programs and fundraise to the built-in community and spectators that we have,” Bellissimo explained. Equestrian Sport Productions now hosts 42 weeks of equestrian events, including the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. As the horse shows have grown, Bellissimo and his family have pushed to make the show an integral part of the Wellington landscape, making events more inviting for local residents. General admission is usually free at both equestrian circuits, and the “Saturday Night Lights” series at the main show grounds and the “Friday Night Stars” series at the Stadium now welcome thousands of fans each week. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive off Pierson Road in Wellington. For more information, visit www.equestriansport. com or call (561) 793-5867.
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Winter Equestrian Festival Schedule Highlights
WEF 12-Week Show Schedule
Saturday Night Lights Schedule
Jan. 8-12
Jan. 11, 7 p.m.
$75,000 Nespresso Battle of the Sexes
FTI WEF Week 1 – The Mar-a-Lago Club
Jan. 18, 7 p.m.
$50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix, CSI 2*
Jan. 25, 7 p.m.
$125,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 3*
Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m.
FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge Presented by Fidelity Investments
Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
$370,000 FEI World Cup Qualifier CSI-W 5* Grand Prix
Feb. 5-9
Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
$100,000 USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular
FTI WEF Week 5 – CSI-W 5*
Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
$280,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 4*
Feb. 12-16
March 1, 6 p.m.
Hollow Creek Farm FEI CH/JR/YR Nations Cups
March 8, 7 p.m.
$280,000 FEI World Cup CSI-W 4* Presented by the Bainbridge Companies
FTI WEF Week 7 – Adequan CSI 4*
March 15, 8 p.m.
$125,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*
Feb. 26 - March 2
March 22, 8 p.m.
$100,000 Grand Prix, CSI 4*
FTI WEF Week 8 – G&C Farm CSIO 4*
March 29, 7 p.m.
$100,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic Final
March 29, 8 p.m.
$500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix CSI 5*
Jan. 15-19 FTI WEF Week 2 – Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 2*
Jan. 22-26 FTI WEF Week 3 – Fidelity Investments CSI 3*
Jan. 29 - Feb. 2 FTI WEF Week 4 – Ariat CSI 2*
FTI WEF Week 6 – Salamander Resort & Spa CSI 3*
Feb. 19-23
March 5-9 FTI WEF Week 9 – The Bainbridge Companies CSI-W 4*
March 12-16 FTI WEF Week 10 – Horseware Ireland CSI 3*
March 19-23
Ticketing Information: Free General Admission; $20/car parking on Saturday nights. Ticket sales for $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup, presented by G&C Farm, on Feb. 28 available for purchase online at www.equestriansport.com.
FTI WEF Week 11 – Artisan Farms CSI 4*
March 26-30 FTI WEF Week 12 – FTI Consulting CSI 5*
The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive off Pierson Road in Wellington. For more information, visit www.equestriansport.com or call (561) 793-5867.
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Specialty Venues Offer
Unique Experiences At WEF
For a truly unique experience during the 2014 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival’s special Saturday events, Saturday Night Lights, consider booking a party suite in the Special Events Pavilion. In addition to an exquisite view of the world-renowned equestrian competition, the Special Events Pavilion, located at the east end of the arena, is just one of several specialty venues available at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. With its al fresco setting, the Special Events Pavilion offers upscale décor and dining, as well as the option for private functions for 500 or intimate suites for up to 20 guests. In the private suites, guests will enjoy a full buffet prepared by White Horse Catering. Only a few weeks of private suite availability remain: Saturday, Feb. 8 for WEF 5; Saturday, March 15 for WEF 10; and Saturday, March 22 for WEF 11. Each suite can be reserved for 14 to 20 individuals, on a first-come, firstserved basis. Including tax, it is $1,855 to book a suite for 14 people, with each additional person $132.50. Aside from the Special Events Pavilion, guests are invited to visit the other unique venues available at the show grounds. The Tiki Hut has an open-air relaxed atmosphere at its dual-level bar and restaurant, with reservations options for tables of eight on the lower level and seating for three or four on the upper level.
The Gallery offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a panoramic view, as well as terrace seating. Reservations are not required for the Gallery, an energetic location that transforms into a nightclub after Saturday Night Lights. The Wellington Club is the most formal, with awardwinning culinary creations, high-quality flooring and extensive décor options available for private events, receptions, galas and full-scale celebrations. Exclusively by appointment Wednesday through Saturday during the WEF season is a Lunch Tour, offering an insider’s view of the competition, stables, vendors and venues of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. A catered lunch will follow the tour, where groups explore the competition rings and the stabling area where the horses prepare, before strolling through Vendor Village. This special tour provides a behind-the-scenes view that often includes seeing Olympic riders preparing for competition. To reserve a suite, or learn more about hosting a special function, contact Patti Miele at White Horse Catering by calling (561) 784-1125 or e-mailing pmiele@whitehorsetavernflorida. com. To book a Lunch Tour, or learn more about the Tiki Hut, the Gallery or the Wellington Club, call (561) 793-5867. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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2014 Great Charity Challenge Awards $1.75 Million STORY BY LAUREN MIRÓ • PHOTOS BY ELENA LUSENTI
The fifth annual FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, has reached its goal to raise $1.75 million in prize money. That money will be divided among more than 30 lucky Palm Beach County charities after the big event on Saturday, Feb. 1. “It’s amazing that the Great Charity Challenge has grown from a dream my daughter, Paige, and I had to an amazing event giving $1.75 million away,” said Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners. “We can measure the success not in terms of dollars raised, but in the people we’ve helped.” In the five years since Bellissimo and his daughter, Paige Bellissimo, began the program, the event has grown by leaps and bounds — from a list of 60 charities signing up in the first year to more than 300 applying this year. The event gave away $500,000 in its inaugural year, and has given more than $4.2 million to nearly 100 charities since that time. “Our goal is to make the annual fundraiser $3 million to $4 million per year,” Bellissimo said. “We’re well on our way
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to doing that as we continue to grow. I’d love to get a lot more corporate sponsors and make that $5 million.” The 2014 Great Charity Challenge is slated for Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, where the selected charities will come out to cheer on their team of riders and horses, who will race over a course of jumps for the best time to win. Country music star Hunter Hayes will highlight the night, bringing even more awareness to the charitable event. But the lead-up to the big event began months ago, when hundreds of charities applied to take part. The first set of charities were selected in late November at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Winterfest 2013. Additional charities were selected on Sunday, Jan. 5 at $125,000 Trump Invitational, presented by Rolex and hosted by Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago Club. The final two charities will be drawn on the night of the big event as wild card picks, bringing the total number to 34. “Everyone is still in the running up until that night,” Bellissimo said. “And
even if you’re the wild card pick, you can still win.” Last year, the Junior League of Palm Beach County — a wild card draw that night — took third place, Bellissimo noted. The Trump event raised even more money for the Great Charity Challenge program. “The whole group, and Mark in particular, has done a great job, and this event has gone to an even higher level,” Trump said of the Jan. 5 horse show. “I love giving money to great charities, and that’s the biggest reason we do this event.” Event founder Paige Bellissimo is thrilled to see how the Great Charity Challenge has blossomed. “It started in 2009 at Christmas, when my father and I were watching TV and seeing how many charities were getting shut down because of lack of funding,” she recalled. “We wanted to do something different that combined our love of horses with helping the community. The event presents an equal opportunity to help many causes, and it gives everyone a chance to see the missions of the charities.”
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GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE Participating Charities The Arc of the Glades Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches The Alliance for Eating Disorders Big Dog Ranch Rescue Blooming with Autism Boca Raton’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth
It’s a unique multi-charity approach that has allowed the fundraiser to assemble a diverse portfolio of charities covering animal rescue, children’s causes, family care, public health, senior care, medical support, equestrian causes, education, the arts, the environment and more. Mark Bellissimo said the goal was to create an event that puts all charities on an even playing field, and indeed a lesser-known charity can take home just as much or more than a nationally known one. The top-earning charity so far is Wheels for Kids, a small, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that provides custom wheelchairs to children and young adults. To date, the organization has won $210,000. Each charity selected is guaranteed more than $10,000, with the winning charity taking home $150,000. “The theme is that everyone wins,” Bellissimo said. “I think that’s why it has become so viral. One hundred percent of the funds raised are distributed to the charities.” While all the charities come from Palm Beach County, 25 percent are di-
rectly from Wellington, with the Wellington Public Schools PTA/PTSA/ PTO — an organization benefiting Wellington’s public schools — having a permanent place in the event. And the goal is to have fun doing it as well. The event is family-friendly, and shouting and cheering for your favorite charity is encouraged. Music pumps up the crowd, and families can enjoy the atmosphere, great food and an exciting event. “A lot of times you go to fundraisers and you have to wear suits and ties,” Bellissimo said. “They’re not environments for kids. We wanted to have an event where you could bring out the families and have them experience the philanthropy.” Bellissimo said he hopes the Great Charity Challenge is his legacy in Wellington. “I like to think we’ve done a lot of great things in Wellington,” he said. “But for our family and our partnership, I think the greatest thing has been the ability to raise and distribute funds to these great organizations.” For more information, visit www.ftigreat charitychallenge.com.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County The Children’s Foundation Equine Assisted Therapy The Children Healing Institute The Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation Danny and Ron’s Rescue The Equestrian Aid Foundation The Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County The Foster and Adoptive Parent Association of Palm Beach County Healing Horse Therapy Center HomeSafe Lighthouse for the Blind New Urban Community Development Corporation The Palm Beach School for Autism Pediatric Oncology Support System (POST) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches The Polo Players Support Group Restoration Bridge International Seagull Industries for the Disabled Speak Up for Kids Spirit of Giving Network The Unicorn Children’s Foundation Urban Youth Impact Wellington Cares Wellington PTO/PTA/PTSA Women’s Circle Wounded Warriors 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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wellington fashion Stars & Stripes Jacket: This trendy new jacket is the perfect addition to the Stars & Stripes Collection by Equine Couture. Get the perfect flattering fit and stay warm with the ultimate coolweather jacket, sure to become a wardrobe favorite. Crafted with an extremely comfortable and flattering polyester material, it is adorned with Stars & Stripes-themed patches and embellishments for extra detailing. It is available in ladies’ and children’s sizes.
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For Wellington Fashion this month, we teamed up with Equine Couture, and we’re excited to share the trendy equestrian fashion of the company’s newest collection with Wellington The Magazine readers. Traditional colors like black and navy, coupled with tan and white, have long dominated the English show ring. But today, many riders are finding ways to work colors and innovative designs into their attire. Perhaps that’s why Equine Couture’s Stars & Stripes Collection has quickly become the brand’s bestselling line. The Stars & Stripes Collection features classical deep red, white and navy pieces with star and stripe detailing. While keeping performance in mind, breeches are designed using a unique silicone knee patch to provide seamless comfort with a serious non-slip grip. The intricate details, fun colors and fashionable appearance of the line’s
show shirts, breeches, show coats, socks and belts allow riders to incorporate their own subtle fashion flair into traditional show attire. Outside the show ring, the Stars & Stripes Collection features knit sweaters, polo shirts, jackets, vests and colorful breeches that make being stylish simple and practical. Pieces from the collection pair together perfectly, guaranteeing riders an effortless, well-coordinated look. Looking to coordinate with your equine partner? The company’s stylish saddle pads, elegant scrim and dress sheets are designed to correspond perfectly with the Stars & Stripes Collection. Equine Couture has also kept stylish kids in mind. Most everything designed for adults has also been made in children’s sizes — making it a family friendly collection. To view Equine Couture’s complete Stars & Stripes Collection, visit www. equinecouture.com.
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Palm Beach Riding Academy Launches New
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Story by Deborah Welky • Photos by Abner Pedraza
When Sean Jones opened the doors to the Palm Beach Riding Academy in Wellington, he had a vision. “I felt there was a great need to create a program that catered more to the middle-class residents of Wellington, not just to the elite equestrians,” Jones said. “I wanted to create a community program that anyone could be a part of, whether or not they own a horse.” Now, 18 months later, Jones has enhanced the academy to offer more than just riding lessons with the new “Club PBRA” program. “Club PBRA emphasizes the art and sport of riding combined with the science and technique of horsemanship,” Jones explained. “It provides horse enthusiasts the opportunity to excel at a very high level, yet at an affordable cost, in a very traditional format.” The club offers a patented PBRA 5 Star Horsemanship Program, a modern-day version of the evolution of Pony Club fundamentals. Riders progress from star to star as they gain the confidence and capability to compete at ever higher levels. Level one is the foundation level, and by the time they get to the fifth level, “they’re virtually a professional,” Jones said. Benefits include a premium riding lesson once a week, two free rides per month, competitor access to some of the nation’s top horse shows at discounted rates (with quality horses provided) and two monthly theory lessons, conducted in a classroom environment. Community service opportunities are also offered for those who need them to fulfill school requirements. “It’s an ‘Intro to Horse Showing’ for new riders. You learn about the sport and the responsibility involved with it,” Jones said. “The club will also include lectures from top industry professionals and field trips to various equine locations.” Trainers, veterinarians, farriers, nutritionists, horse show staffers and more have been tapped to speak to Club PBRA members, each with a different professional insight into the equestrian world. 76
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Club PBRA memberships are available beginning at $300/month for the foundation level. Adding more lessons, theory classes or horse show participation cause the price to rise accordingly. Offered year-round, classes take place at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival grounds and are tailored to riders of all ages and levels. Right now, Jones’ youngest rider is 5; the oldest, 75. Most of his students want to compete, even the 75-year-old. “They have a lot of older adult divisions at the horse shows,” he explained. “But before we deem someone ready to show, we need to know: Do they feel comfortable and confident? Are they balanced and effective? The Club PBRA program has its own series of horse shows. They will start out locally, but when they reach a certain set of accomplishments, they will graduate out of these shows and become eligible to
go onto the circuit, with a larger scope.” Jones saw a need and filled it. “Traditionally, when people sign up to take riding lessons at a barn, they ride for an hour and that’s it,” he said. “The really interesting part of our program is the classroom theory session where riders study the horse’s anatomy and nutrition — it’s so much more than just riding. We teach them to be horsemen and horsewomen. It’s the total package, offered at a affordable rate, so as to be accessible to the middle class of Wellington.” Working in alignment with Club PBRA is the Ride & Learn series. Every Tuesday afternoon during the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, Palm Beach Riding Academy will host a top rider/trainer who will conduct a clinic for anyone who wants to ride alongside of them in a beautiful WEF show ring and learn from the experience.
Each two-hour clinic will be conducted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center at a cost of $100 per rider (free to audit). Upcoming clinics include, Feb. 4: Geoff Teall (“Develop a Winning Hunter Style”); Feb. 11: Tommy Serio (“Develop Confidence in Your Young Hunter”); and Feb. 18: Liza Boyd (“Riding the Handy Hunter; Smooth and Efficient”). The class Feb. 25 is yet to be announced, but Heather Caristo-Williams (“Emphasis on Basics Will Help You Excel at the Highest Level”) has already been scheduled for March 4, and Louise Serio (“Riding National Hunter Classics/Hunter Derbies”) is set for March 25. For more information about the Palm Beach Riding Academy, call (561) 7844275, e-mail sean@equestriansport.com, find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @ PBRA2.
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Brianne Goutal is one of the top-ranked show jumpers in the United States and across the globe, a rising star in the equestrian world. The Wellington resident competes nationally most of the year and throughout Europe during the summer, drawing attention as she wins prestigious competitions and climbs the rankings. In a sport where athletes anywhere from ages 18 to 65 — male or female — compete against each other, Goutal has found tremendous success, and she is only 25 years old. Goutal first got on a horse at the age of four at a farmer’s market offering pony rides. After some persuasion, her parents finally let her take a turn. “After that first ride, I was hooked,” Goutal recalled. “I knew I wanted to be an equestrian. While most of my friends were spending their summers splashing
around in the pool or playing kickball, I spent my time at pony camp learning to care for my new four-legged friends. I had already found my life’s passion.” Goutal made history even before graduating high school. In 2005, she became the first rider ever to win all four Junior level competitions: the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s (USEF) Show Jumping Talent Search, the Washington International Equitation Classic Finals, the USEF/Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal Finals and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship. As if competing for a chance to make history did not provide enough pressure, Goutal’s journey was documented, along with some of her fellow riders, in the Animal Planet television series Horse Power: Road to the Maclay. “No one had ever taken the top prize at all four competitions. Not only did I
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want to do it for myself, but I wanted to do it for my family and friends who had always supported me,” Goutal explained. “As great as it felt, the pressure during those competitions was nothing compared to what I would feel going forward, striving to prove that my Junior years were not the peak of my career.” Currently ranked the No. 6 show jumper in the United States, Goutal has shown that she is a force to be reckoned with on the professional level as well. She helped the U.S. to Nations Cup wins in both Finland and Sweden, and competed in the World Cup Finals in 2008. In September, she won the prestigious $200,000 Grand Prix at the American Gold Cup in New York, one of the most iconic horse shows in the nation. Goutal has also found success here in 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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Wellington. Last year, she won the $50,000 Grand Prix at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Goutal has become a role model both inside and outside of the ring. Becoming a professional equestrian in 2008, she decided that her education was just as important to her as her career, and she attended Brown University. She learned to balance studies and schoolwork along with riding and competing, graduating in May 2012. Traveling across the world for competitions, Goutal has never forgotten the importance of giving back. She dedicates her time to charities such as the ASPCA and the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which provides financial support to those in the equestrian community suffering from injury or chronic illness. “I strive every day to better myself in some way, whether that is on a horse, through my relationships or by helping others,” Goutal said. Having just purchased a new home here in Wellington, it is clear that Brianne Goutal and her equestrian talent are here to stay. As the 2014 Winter Equestrian Festival gets underway, it will be exciting to see what she will accomplish this year.
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Kent Farrington Top Show Jumper A New Breed Of Equestrian From his home and farm in Wellington, Kent Farrington trains for international competitions and teaches an exclusive clientele of aspiring riders. He combines being a professional athlete with being a business professional that many in the industry point to as a winning combination for the next generation of successful show jumpers. At age 33, Farrington is considered one of the world’s top show jumping riders: number one in the United States on the Rolex/USEF rankings and top ten in the world on the Longines FEI list. Farrington chose this route. He wasn’t born into an equestrian family or brought up on the circuit. With limited resources, he did it the hard way with passion, dedication and perseverance. Farrington credits his success to a wide community of people who have taken an interest in him — from local trainers where he began, to the professional riders who are his peers today. When he was eight, Farrington saw a picture of his mother Kent Farrington, shown here at Angelstone in Canada, had a great 2013 season. He has big plans for 2014 and beyond. PHOTO BY VICTORIA CLERMONT
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riding a horse — and that’s all it took. Soon afterward, he began riding at a carriage stable in his hometown of Chicago. Kent raced ponies, evented and was a Pony Clubber. As his skills accelerated, he rode in his first Grand Prix at age 16 and won the AHSA Medal Equitation Finals in 1998 at age 18. Farrington won several more national titles as a junior rider, including the Washington International Junior Jumper Championship and the team gold medal at the North American Young Riders Championship. From the beginning, Farrington was a determined and focused contender on the Grand Prix tour, winning his way into the $1 million club for Grand Prix prize money earnings in
less than three seasons. He continues to have one of the highest winning percentages. Last year alone, Farrington rode to 20 world ranking wins in North America and Europe, capping off the year by winning the Credit Suisse Grand Prix in Geneva and returning home to guard his 2013 title at the 2014 Trump Invitational. Yet with all of his success, Farrington is always the first to credit his team of staff, owners and sponsors for their consistent hard work and dedication. And that would include his equine partners as well. Farrington believes the unique and trusting relationship that develops between rider and horse through the hours, days and years spent together is truly something very rare and very special. In between his busy schedule, Wellington The Magazine was able to ask Farrington a few questions:
Kent Farrington rides Uceko last season at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. DEBORAH KALAS PHOTOGRAPHY
Who inspired you? I originally wanted to be a jockey. I did pony races and was really aggressive. I loved speed. When I decided I wanted to be a show jumper, it was set in stone in my mind. I didn’t do high level shows, but I had every video tape I could find. I used to stand in front of the TV and pretend I was riding. In my mind, I was John Whitaker, I was Nick Skelton. I was everyone who came on the screen. I would go to the barn and practice changing my style to mimic all of them. It was pretty funny when I think about it now.
Who did you learn from? I was, and still am, a student of the sport. I have a huge list of people who have helped me and still continue to help me today. My dad always told me, “You can learn a lot from watching others. You don’t need to completely copy anyone; take the pieces that work for you and focus on being the best version of yourself.” That’s probably the best advice I ever received, and he didn’t know anything about horses. But his words gave me a lot of guidance. My dad also inspired me on the business side of things. He called it “bootstrapping my business,” and urged me to align myself with people who supported my goals. Hard work, good support and surrounding myself with the best people — things my dad taught me — that’s how I’ve grown my business into what I have today.
You train selected riders. What is the most frequent advice you give them? I keep everything simple. I train people the way I would want to be trained, but the main principle is: Don’t be scared to make mistakes. Recognize the error, understand the solution and then move on. That is the fastest road to improvement. And horses are not machines. They are all animals. Be willing to adapt to maximize the potential of every horse. That, to me, is the definition of a horseman and a top rider. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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Do you maintain a specific diet or training regimen?
Kent Farrington at the 2014 Trump Invitational Press Conference.
I try to be really healthy. We demand a lot from the horses, and I try to demand a lot of myself. I work out five days a week. My workouts are based around flexibility and balance and strength. I did gymnastics and martial arts as a kid, and I still do a lot of the same exercises today. Great horses can come in all different shapes and sizes. I want to be able to ride everything!
Over the course of your professional career, what changes have you noticed in Wellington and the Winter Equestrian Festival? I’ve seen a lot of growth in the sport as a whole. I think globally, the prize money has gone up and the number of high-level shows is increasing all the time. I think the infrastructure improvements to WEF were really necessary and are the main factor behind all the growth in Wellington. I think the WEF partnership signing a ten-year deal with Rolex is huge for show jumping in North America. This will help to put WEF on par with the best shows in Europe.
You recently agreed to be an ambassador for Autism Speaks. What drew you to this group? I’m really passionate about horses. I wanted to support a cause where I thought I could make a meaningful difference. I’ve seen the work Autism Speaks has done and am very much aware of the calming nature horses have on people in general. I’d like to help fund programs that assist more children and families affected by autism to have greater access to equine therapy. Maybe one day we can also find a great home and second life for horses that can no longer compete.
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Ridge At Wellington Returns As The Wellington Turf Tour
Fills A Needed Niche Story and Photos by Kendall Bierer
A layer of fog lifted to reveal a lush haven of green fields set against a labyrinth of bright fences. The buzzer sounded, and the first horse of the day entered the ring as the Wellington Turf Tour commenced. With a plethora of grass fields complementing the equestrian estates of Wellington, the Ridge at Wellington has created a niche competition utilizing the beauty of private venues to advance the equestrian sport of show jumping. The 2014 Wellington Turf Tour promises another season of toptier competition. Last winter, Wellington was introduced to a new way of competition — one involving rolling grass fields, top-tier hospitality and great competition. Although the “Nona Shows” have been taking place for years at the local Ridge at Wellington location in Palm Beach Point, Olympian Nona Garson and partner George D’Ambrosio responded to a call that has long needed answering. The Turf Tour offers riveting competition for every level of horse and rider, honing skills outside of the daily grind of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival. “It is really nice that they have added more ven-
ues,” Irish show jumper Kevin Babington said. “One of the downsides of WEF is that you are jumping in the same ring, week in and week out. The horses get a little bored. I think this breaks it up for them. I definitely think that this complements WEF. For the young horses, just to see different venues and get into different rings is crucial.” Last year, the “Nona Shows” took a step in a new direction, offering a weekly 1.40m Grand Prix series to run over 10 weeks, concluding with the $24,750 finale at the breathtaking Deeridge Farms. It was met with open arms as riders made the mile hack to different properties to tackle the course and hopefully come away with the weekly prize money. “We wanted to provide top conditions to help improve our sport,” D’Ambrosio said. “Our goal is to improve the standard of show jumping, and offer quality competition at an extremely feasible cost. This allows riders and horses to develop and grow. We heard what people wanted, and we gave it to them.” There are two days of recognized show jumping each week of the series, with three classes available. Two classes will be offered each week at the 1.30m1.35m height, while the 1.40m Invitational Grand 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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Prix will take place on nine Fridays and two Saturdays. The shows will be staged at beautiful venues throughout Wellington, only minutes from the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. “[The Wellington Turf Tour] is run by horse people,” Babington said. “They made a lot of effort and are very accommodating. I think it is only going to continue to get better every year. More places are stepping up to be a part of this, and it is because this is what our sport needs.” The Wellington Turf Tour’s Grand Prix Finale will once again find its home at Deeridge Farms on March 22. With just under $25,000 in prize money at stake, the competition will be fierce as qualifying invitees return. New to the Wellington Turf Tour is five weeks of Young Jumper Championship classes, culminating in a Championship Classic for the top young horses in the series. There are also classics for Junior/Amateur-Owner, Senior and Children’s/Adult Jumpers. In addi-
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tion to the jumper classes, the Ridge at Wellington will host the highly popular Tuesday Equitation Series, monthly schooling shows and two all-new USHJA National/International Hunter Derby events. The series is historic because the events will be hosted at a number of Wellington landmarks, opening the gates not only to Deeridge Farm and Wolfstone Stables, but also bringing show jumping to the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The series drew such top names as McLain Ward, Peter Wylde, Chris Kappler, Laura Kraut, Candice King and Babington. “This series provides the conditions as well as the variety people are looking for to be able to compete with young horses, and even some older horses,” Kappler explained. “Many of these venues have beautiful grass footing, and you just don’t get much of that anymore. We are so thankful to these private owners for their willingness to hold these events.”
Every week, riders are able to enjoy the exceptional course design, first-rate footing and generous prizes that have become the hallmarks of the Wellington Turf Tour. The series has found its niche in Wellington. “We’re thrilled to have so much excitement surrounding the 2014 Wellington Turf Tour,” Garson said. “The riders have all stepped forward to show their support and lend their opinions; we have taken everything they said to heart. Everyone liked our idea of an open in-gate, so we kept the format to better allow people the opportunity to go to both shows as a way of accommodating scheduling. We want everyone to come and relax and take an hour out of their day to get away from the grind. It is great for the horses to be ridden on some different footing, and this series is about having fun, as well as developing young riders and horses.” For more information about the Ridge at Wellington or the Wellington Turf Tour, visit www.theridgefarm.com.
(Above) Todd Minikus rides Edulcee D’Hulst during a Wellington Turf Tour horse show.
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Hanley Center Family Picnic Returns To PBIEC March 9 STORY BY JULIE UNGER • PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO
Next month, the Hanley Center Foundation’s 19th annual Family Picnic returns to Wellington’s world-renowned Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. This year’s picnic starts at noon on Sunday, March 9 and will feature a world-class horse jumping competition, lunch, animal encounters, a magic show and silent auctions — with all proceeds supporting the Hanley Center in its efforts to provide substance abuse prevention and education to parents, caregivers and school-age children. “One of our goals is to help the community better understand addiction, and that it’s a disease,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO of the Hanley Center Foundation. “With this year’s event, we have a tremendous committee, dozens and dozens of prominent community members, coming together to make this as successful as possible and get the word out.” Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is serving as the event’s honorary chairman, along with his wife, Dorothy. Their grandsons, Landon Branch and Noah LoFaso, are serving as honorary child chairmen. “In any community, you have issues with substance abuse, whether its alcohol, prescription drugs or illegal drugs being abused. When you have a resource like the Hanley Center to be able to turn to, it’s always a valuable system,” Sheriff Bradshaw explained. “It’s nice to have a resource like the Hanley Center, where you know you can get the help needed and return to a normal life.” Event chairs Lisa and Dan Thomas, along with their children, Jack and Whitney, are organizing the event with co-chairs Val Perez and Denise Groo. The picnic provides a great opportunity for families to spend time together while benefitting a worthwhile cause. “At our event, kids have their very own silent auction items to bid on that are set apart from the adult silent auction,” Lisa Thomas said. “In fact, I believe children get more excited about the auction than the adults. Just ask my son, who enjoys bidding on almost every item!” In addition to having a great time, the children also learn important life lessons. Sheriff Bradshaw’s
16-year-old grandson, Landon, learned about giving back to his community. “It’s good, for him, to understand that part of being a responsible citizen is giving back to the community and giving back to events and charities,” Sheriff Bradshaw said. “He learned how important it is to give back to the community, which is a lesson I wish a lot more people would learn.” Also involved in the event is Roxanne Stein from WPTV News Channel 5, who is serving as honorary media chair, along with Deena Lang of WRMF 97.9 FM. Stein admires the role the Hanley Center plays in the local community, providing education to youth on the effects of addiction. “Sadly, nearly every day we report stories that involve drugs and alcohol abuse and addiction,” Stein said. “The Hanley Center provides a stellar option for treatment and the hope that comes with recovery.” Admission is $195 for adults, $50 for children 7 to 17 years old, and free for children 6 and under. For more information, to purchase tickets or find out about available sponsorship opportunities, call (561) 841-1048 or e-mail the Special Events Team at events@hanleycenter.org. “Events like the Family Picnic get people talking about addiction, and the more people are talking, the better chance we have at breaking down the stigma that still comes with the disease,” Stein said. Docekal summed up the direct result of the Hanley Center best: “The work that we do saves lives. Period. End of story.” The Hanley Center, based in West Palm Beach, is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center established by the Hanley family nearly 30 years ago. Over the past three decades, it has become a pioneer in the industry, developing treatment programs that now serve as the standard for effective addiction treatment. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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Sheryel Aschfort has been living a double life for the past 25 years. “I am going to be exposed to the Wellington community on this. Nobody in polo knows about this because I’ve kept them separate, so now they’re definitely going to know,” said the well-known polo photographer. In one life, she is a mother, a photographer, an avid animal lover and well-known in the polo world. With a formal education in psychology from the University of Cincinnati and an initial career path in the health and fitness industry, Aschfort’s second identity came to her by coincidence. Her other life centers on doing something she terms her calling, her passion. Aschfort has been working, quietly and effectively, at South Florida Introductions for going on 25 years, facilitating relationships. “I was putting people together in the clubs. I was known in the community for doing that. I was approached by a recruiter and saw the potential of the industry. That was in 1992, and I have been here ever since,” Aschfort said. The transition from health and fitness to creating couples was not difficult. The underlying concept is extremely similar. It is all about the dream. “Products are easy because you want blue or green or yellow,” Aschfort said. “Painting a dream for someone and getting them involved in a membership is very difficult.” South Florida Introductions, a “visual relationship service,” specifically not a matchmaking service, is where
Aschfort performs her magic. Subscription-based and extremely confidential, South Florida Introductions has an elite group of successful and attractive clients. “I don’t understand how people can spend so much money on cars, boats, trips, clothes, jewelry, etc., to make themselves feel better, but not a dime on the person they’re going to go to bed with every night for the rest of their lives,” Aschfort said. “It’s like playing Russian roulette. That person is going to change your life.” Aschfort has hundreds of heartwarming success stories, many of which will be published discreetly in her upcoming book, Playing in the Right Sandbox. A star couple, from Wellington, is one of the stories featured in the book, which had been just a concept for years. “I went and read a bunch of the singles relationship books and realized that single people actually buy these books and live by the rules these people made up,” Aschfort said. “I realized I had to write a real book, and it would be the stories of these people, the lessons learned and how to understand these personalities.” 10th Anniversary Anniversary |wellington |wellington the the magazine| magazine| February February 2014 2014 10th
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that honest and accurate pictures depict the client. Hours are spent creating a profile before personal shoppers evaluate the client database based on values, goals and lifestyle, to find a pool of potential candidates for each client. From there, clients determine who sparks their interest, and the other client is contacted. If the interest is mutual, contact information is exchanged. There is a sense of security, privacy and protection that comes with South Florida Introductions’ system. “The Wall Street Journal did a study and found that only 20 percent of people dating online are actually successful. Ninety-plus percent of them are lying about something,” Aschfort said. “For most of them, the pictures are never current, the age is never correct, the height and weight are never correct, and they build themselves up to be something they’re not so people will be attracted to them.” It’s all relationships, and Aschfort’s relationships soon will be changing
drastically. Known as “The Polo Paparazzi” out in public, Aschfort herself is now going to be placed in a funny position. The select group of friends who know about Aschfort’s double life have worried in the past that others would make assumptions based on her other line of work. Now, Aschfort’s two lives are merging and becoming one, as the publicity from being the mentor for television’s Millionaire Matchmaker makes Aschfort a household name. When she isn’t helping to foster loving relationships, Aschfort spends time with her son, Shane Bushman, a photographer and musician, and her five dogs, five cats, five horses and two birds. “I hope people aren’t upset with me for not telling, but it’s a private organization and I respect people’s privacy,” she said. “People tie it into polo and they shouldn’t; it’s a love issue.” For more about South Florida Introductions, visit www.southfloridaintroductions. com or call (561) 393-6666.
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This season, the International Polo Club Palm Beach is giving visitors the chance for an intimate VIP experience with the new Veuve Clicquot Airstream Lounge. Complete with a private bar, concierge service, wait staff and lounge, the Veuve Clicquot Airstream Lounge offers guests the ability to enjoy brunch and an exciting polo match with an upgraded experience. “It’s an ultra VIP area,” explained Aaron Menitoff, CEO of IPC Catering. “We’ve had a great partnership with Veuve Clicquot for a number of years and wanted to partner with them to expand our VIP area.” Menitoff said the idea for the Airstream Lounge came as the International Polo Club continued to grow. “We keep growing every year,” he said. “Not just with polo and our Sunday brunch, but IPC in general. All of our departments keep growing. We had a room in the Pavilion, where we do weddings, that was used for a bridal suite. That room had to be oc-
cupied, and we were left with the dilemma of where our brides could get ready.” Menitoff and his staff found a vintage Airstream trailer and retrofitted it as a chic, modern-retro VIP lounge. “It’s a 31-foot land yacht in gorgeous condition,” Menitoff said. “We completely overhauled it with a team of professionals, adding wood floors, marble and granite, custom curtains, LED lighting and beautiful decoration. It has a 1920s vintage glam look with chandeliers and beads.” Though initially a space for brides to get ready for their big day, the idea of the Airstream trailer was so popular that people from around the area took interest. “It’s amazing for photos and also to use at venues,” Menitoff said. “People started hearing about it and wanted to use it for many different things, espe10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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cially photo shoots. We just did a photo shoot with Tory Burch.” Polo at IPC has also grown over the years, leading to sold-out seating at the popular Sunday brunch. “It’s sold out almost every week,” Menitoff said. “We were trying to come up with ideas for how to expand it. There’s limited real estate.” He credited IPC President John Wash for his reception to the idea of creating the lounge. “He’s very innovative and open to new ideas that will bring value to the overall polo experience,” Menitoff said. “He has done a phenomenal job as far as having sell-out seasons and collaborating with staff to grow and expand.” Menitoff and his staff decided to use the Airstream trailer to create a chic but retro lounge area for a more private party, with more amenities and the ability to relax in the Airstream while taking in all that polo has to offer. “It has its own concierge service, a bar, custom-made Lucite chairs, custom tables, damask linens with Veuve Clicquot overlays, Adirondack chairs and lounge furniture,” he said. “The Airstream is the background, offering air conditioning, a private bathroom, custom furniture and plenty of seating.” Tucked away from the crowd at the Pavilion, the Airstream lounge is perfect for people who want more space while still having the option to enjoy the brunch buffet and crowd. “It’s exclusive to about 50 people, and is fenced in with its own wait staff,” Menitoff said. “You have access to everything. Not only can you enjoy the buffet in the Pavilion, you can enjoy the best seats in the house, spend time in the lounge and enjoy a more secluded area with a higher level of service.” Tickets include valet parking, a pavilion reception with gourmet brunch and a complementary bottle of Veuve Clicquot. It costs $300 to $330 for a package for two. For more information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 792-9292.
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(Below, left to right) The Salvation Tree School; students with members of the Sharma family; and founders Laurie and Timmy Sharma of Wellington at the school in India.
Experience India… Without Leaving Wellington India is a country of dramatic dichotomy. On one end of the social spectrum is a class living a life of unbelievable opulence. At the other end are many living in extreme poverty. It’s unlike anything in America, let alone Wellington. But on Thursday, March 13, attendees at Wellington’s inaugural India Night will submerge their senses in the magical sights and sounds of India’s upper echelons, while giving back to those at the other end of the spectrum through the Salvation Tree Foundation. The Salvation Tree Foundation was created by Wellington residents Timmy and Laurie Sharma in conjunction with their company, JPC Equestrian, which creates such notable equestrian brands as TuffRider, Equine Couture and Henri de Rivel Saddles. Through the foundation, JPC Equestrian is able to provide the children of its employees in India with a completely free education, including books, supplies, midday meals, transportation and uniforms unlike anything they could otherwise receive. Starting at 7 p.m. on March 13, the 7th Chukker Restaurant & Veranda at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will usher guests into a colorful and lavish atmosphere, complete with an Indian bazaar, Bollywood dancers, authentic Indian musicians, a live auction and a Bollywood DJ, all in support of the Salvation Tree School. “Our idea with India Night was to introduce India here in Wellington to our own community,” Timmy Sharma said. “We want to bring all of the things that are special about India and let people see the beautiful side of India.” While India Night will bring the beauty of India to Wellington, it will also shine a light on the less beautiful world that exists there and the incredible work that is being done through the Salvation Tree School. The Salvation Tree Foundation sprung to life in the summer of 2010. The Sharmas had just spent time visiting with 102
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the workers at the JPC Equestrian factories and were moved by what they saw. “We decided to have a luncheon for our factory employees and their families. We were shocked and in awe when we saw hundreds of their beautiful children,” Laurie Sharma said. “These were kids who I knew weren’t getting an education. It broke my heart to see them going back to their villages with no hope for their futures.” Within months, the Sharmas started a school and enrolled 40 children, all from families working at the JPC Equestrian factories. “Many of the kids there don’t go to school at all. Many are the ones taking care of their young siblings while their parents work,” Timmy Sharma explained. “What we started out to do was provide them with a world-class education.” Today, the school has continued to expand, adding grades each year. By April 2014, Salvation Tree School will have 250 students from pre-K through the sixth grade. Through education, boundaries will be broken. “A year after we started, we met with all of the parents and asked them what their aspirations were for their children,” Timmy Sharma said. “Parents stood up and told us, ‘I want my son to be an engineer’ or ‘I want my daughter to be a doctor.’ These were people who for generations had completely lived in abject poverty with no hope of ever breaking out. Now their kids are going to be getting an education and impacting the area in a big way. What an honor, privilege and blessing to be able to help impact so many lives.” The Sharmas have personally funded their foundation for the past four years, but now the time has come to expand their efforts to reach more children. Proceeds from India Night will help fund the expanding infrastructure necessary to meet those needs. To learn more about the March 13 event and the nonprofit, visit www.indianight.org or www.salvationtree.org.
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Last year’s Team International included Todd Flettrich, Devon Kane, coach/choreographer Ruth Hogan Poulson, Sharon McCusker, Nancy Later, Cherri Reiber and Susanne Hamilton. PHOTO BY SUE WEAKLEY
Challenge Of The Americas Teams Getting Ready For March 7 Event By Sue Weakley
Teams for the 2014 Challenge of the Americas are perfecting their piaffes and practicing their pirouettes for the March 7 event in Wellington featuring the ever-popular Grand Prix musical team quadrilles, all to raise money for breast cancer research. The Challenge of the Americas, benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through partner Play for P.I.N.K., has grown over the years from a small luncheon dressage exhibition at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby to its current status as a one-of-a-kind exhibition and gala. Event organizer Mary Ross created the event in honor of her mother, Jean Cruse, who died of breast cancer. “It has become a fixture in the Wellington social season that competitors and spectators really look forward to attending,” Ross said. “This year, there will be three teams of dressage riders competing in musical freestyles. It takes an incredible amount of time for the teams to create and practice their freestyles, and people really look forward to seeing what they come up with each year.” She added that the Challenge of the Americas has seen tremendous growth.
“I’m so proud to have played a part in its success,” Ross said. “But it’s the dedicated riders, choreographers, horse owners and committee members, along with continued support from sponsors and the community as a whole, that turns a crazy, exciting cascade of preparations into a fun-filled evening of true entertainment and beauty.” The Friday, March 7 affair, which returns this year to the International Polo Club Palm Beach, has a new twist: show jumping. Each team of dressage riders will also boast two world-class jumpers, who must soar over a series of jumps to rack up more points added to a combined team score. Each jump has values assigned according to difficulty, so the athlete must choose jumps to maximize points. This year marks the event’s 12th anniversary, and the list of dressage and jumper competitors reads like a Who’s Who of stars from the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, who all make Wellington their winter home. Team International, the winner of the 2013 event, will return to defend its title and will once again be sponsored
by the Seley Parker Group of Merrill Lynch. “The Seley Parker Group of Merrill Lynch is extremely proud to once again support the International Team and the Challenge of the Americas,” said Josh Parker, one of the firm’s principals. “Raising awareness and helping find a cure for such a terrible disease should be one of everyone’s top priorities.” Returning International Team rider Susanne Hamilton, a United States Dressage Federation gold medalist, went to her first Challenge of the Americas seven years ago with her friend, Ingrid Lind, who later lost her fight with breast cancer. “This is close to my heart,” Hamilton said. Another International Team member, Sharon McCusker, a USEF longlisted FEI Grand Prix competitor and trainer, also believes in the cause. “I’m delighted to be involved with this benefit,” she said. “Almost all of us have lost somebody to breast cancer.” Aside from the serious theme of fundraising for breast cancer research, fun is a central theme to all the riders on the team. “Everybody gets together to ride, and 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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Devon Kane and Todd Flettrich in step at the 2013 Challenge of the Americas. PHOTO BY MARY ADELAIDE BRAKENRIDGE
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it’s for a good cause — to help find a cure for breast cancer,” Grand Prix rider Todd Flettrich said. Team Purina USA will also return in 2014. “Not only do we get to be involved in an entertaining evening showcasing some of the top dressage talent around, but, more importantly, we have the opportunity to support the fundraising and breast cancer awareness efforts of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Play for P.I.N.K.,” said Kimberly James, national sponsorship, events and ambassador manager for Purina. Pam Goodrich, a dressage trainer and instructor for more than 30 years, also enjoys the event. “It’s to celebrate those who have survived and to give hope to those who are in need,” she said. The event has a special place in the heart of George Williams, president of the United States Dressage Federation. He lost his sister to breast cancer. “The camaraderie that this group has is outstanding, and we look forward to being
able to work together… because it’s just so much fun doing it,” he said. Top FEI trainer and competitor Betsy Steiner participates in the event to support Ross. “She started it for her mom, and I support her 100 percent,” said Steiner, who participated in the first Challenge of the Americas and hasn’t missed one since. New this year, ShowChic will sponsor Team Off the Record, riders under 30 who will ride a freestyle quadrille. “ShowChic has always prided itself as being a supporter of the dressage community,” owner Michele Hundt said. “We are very excited that Mary Ross selected ShowChic to sponsor the Young Rider Team for the worthy cause, Challenge of the Americas.” The Challenge of the Americas will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for VIP 2guests. After the3 Revision 1 Revision Revision competition, a gala, including dinner Creative Proofer 1: AS Proofer 1: and dancing, will begin. VIP tickets inCreative Proofer 2: AS Proofer 2: clude the competition and the gala, and tables of 10 are $6,500 for gold patrons,
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each. General admission tickets are $20 per person at the gate; children 12 and younger are admitted free. Contact Mary Ross at (561) 433-0988 or anglot@ aol.com for more information.
Rider Sharon McCusker during a Team International practice. PHOTO BY SUE WEAKLEY
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Enjoy A Day Of Relaxation And Pampering At Tipsy Salon & Spa Story by Lauren Miró Photos by Abner Pedraza
The original Tipsy Salon & Spa is back in Wellington, bringing the party to customers looking to kick back and indulge in a day of relaxation and pampering that will leave them looking stunning and feeling fabulous. Owners Matt Lindahl and Beth Nguyen opened the original Tipsy in Wellington several years ago before expanding. “We opened in Wellington eight years ago and had great success,” Lindahl said of the salon’s original location in the Wellington Reserve. “Since then, we’ve opened new salons in Boynton and Jupiter.” The full-service salon is now open in the Pointe at Wellington Green, offering an array of services in an energetic, modern-industrial setting. From the moment you step inside the salon, you can feel the electric energy, from the array of music videos pumping from the televisions, to the large, stunning bar that anchors the space. The large salon has pristine white walls and furniture that contrast the black floors and industrial ceiling. True to its name, Tipsy encourages custom-
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ers to come in and enjoy a beverage of choice while being pampered. “We made the salon a space where we want to hang out,” Lindahl said. “It has great energy. You can have beer, wine or champagne and relax. It’s a stress-free, fun, party atmosphere for sure.” The salon offers a variety of services, from manicures and pedicures, hair color, eyelash extensions, cut and styling, to massages, facials and more. “One of the things that makes us unique is that we offer a blow-dry bar,” Nguyen said. “We take walk-ins and appointments.” Lindhal said there is something for everyone — both women and men. “You can come with your friends for manicures and pedicures, or come get a couples massage,” he said. “We even have guys come in with their girlfriends to get a manicure or pedicure.”
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Nguyen has a medical background and lends her expertise to use more natural products that benefit the hair, skin and nails. “We’re committed to an odor-free environment,” Nguyen said. “We’re very health conscious. I think that’s what really separates us from other salons. “ Lindahl noted the salon offers acrylic alternatives that offer a more natural nail extension. “They last as long, but there are no fumes and no odor,” he said. “They actually protect the nails underneath.” Tipsy uses hair care products such as Enjoy and Davines, which are revered throughout Hollywood for their stunning results. “They are heavily used among celebrities,” Lindahl said. “The products protect and nourish the hair.” And Tipsy doesn’t just focus on hair care, but also offers customers the latest hairstyles straight off the runways. “We fly in educators from California and Europe to keep up on the latest styles,” Nguyen said. “We have three in-house educators from Enjoy and Davines.” The salon is ideal not only for going and getting pampered, but also for events. Nguyen noted Tipsy has hosted everything from bachelorette and birthday parties to corporate parties. “It’s a great atmosphere,” she said. Lindhal encouraged the community to see what Tipsy has to offer. “It’s a great place to come, get pampered and leave reinvigorated,” he said. Tipsy Salon & Spa is located at 10120 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 100, in the Pointe at Wellington Green. For more information, or to make an appointment, call (561) 791-5603.
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Re/Max Direct’s Adele Steinberg Loves Helping Her Clients Find The Perfect Home Story by Matthew Auerbach Photo by Abner Pedraza
Adele Steinberg’s initial real estate deal took a bit of time to get done, but it was well worth the effort. After all, she was the client. “My first sale in residential real estate was to myself,” Steinberg recalled. “A small house in east Lake Worth. It took me 50 viewings to find my house, but finally, I found ‘the one.’ That is what I love about real estate: walking into a house, having my clients find ‘the one’ and watching the looks on their faces, seeing them relaxed and smiling.” As an agent with Re/Max Direct, Steinberg has been helping house hunters find “the one” in Palm Beach County for more than a decade. “I specialize in residential sales and rentals in Palm Beach County, concentrating on Wellington and the western communities,” Steinberg said. “Re/Max has always been a great fit. Working at Re/Max Direct for more than 10 years has made me a Realtor of tomorrow, today.” But real estate wasn’t Steinberg’s first career choice. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology, she began working in New York City’s fashion industry. “My first break came when I was hired for Seventeen magazine,” she said. “I was promoted to fashion coordinator in accessories. My responsibilities included accessorizing models for photo shoots and interviewing male and female models. After a few years at Seventeen magazine, I was hired as a fashion coordinator for Bloomingdales in New York City. I managed two specialty shops in the store, went on photo shoots for their magazine and also worked with designers to put on in-store fashion shows.” Steinberg settled in Florida 30 years ago and has been a Wellington resident for 20-plus years. She initially supported
herself here by making and selling jewelry, but a chance meeting with a local farm owner put her on the road to a career in real estate. “I have always been self-motivated and entrepreneurial, and the idea of buying and/or selling real estate for the farm sounded like a great opportunity,” Steinberg said. Joining Re/Max Direct also turned into a great opportunity. “Our office has integrated robotics and aerial photography to maximize the experience of both the sellers and buyers,” Steinberg said. “Leveraging the Internet has become such an integral part of the real estate business, and working for a brokerage which stays ahead of the times has been a key component of my day-to-day business.” Steinberg sees the real estate upswing of 2013 continuing into the current year. “2013 saw a double-digit increase in home prices, and in 2014, home prices will continue to increase, but at a slower pace,” she said. “It is predicted home prices nationally will rise 3 to 5 percent. Interest rates are at an all-time low, and sale prices of homes have increased, making this the perfect time to sell or buy the home of your dreams.” Steinberg knows that the key to her success is her commitment to clients. “I will go out of my way to make selling your home as pleasant and hassle-free as possible, and I will introduce you to as many homes as is needed for you to fall in love with the right home,” she said. For more information, call Steinberg at (561) 329-8114 or e-mail adelesteinberg@comcast.net. Visit the Re/Max Direct office at 10240 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 180, in Wellington. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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Dr. Kenneth Woliner Specializes In Hard-To-Treat Ailments Story by Ron Bukley Photo by Abner Pedraza
Dr. Kenneth Woliner of Holistic Family Medicine specializes in hard-to-treat afflictions that normal medical procedures might not address effectively. “Mainstream medicine is drugs and surgery, and quick, five-minute appointments,” Woliner said. “However, because I have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Cornell University, in addition to my medical school training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, I am able to talk about both mainstream drugs and surgery, as well as things such as behavior changes, diet change, exercise, supplements, overthe-counter vitamins and things of that sort.” By spending more time with his patients — he may spend an hour with new patients, and routinely 40 minutes or longer in follow-ups — he gets a better diagnosis. “My patients get better treatment because I’m actually able to decipher, figure out what’s really going on and treat the cause, as well as covering up symptoms with the latest drug,” Woliner said. “My approach is not just one test, one pill for everybody.” He treats difficult-to-pin-down conditions such as cold intolerance, fatigue, aches and pains, fibromyalgia, insomnia, depression, anxiety and more. “My patients get better because I’m treating the causes of the condition, whether it be thyroid or otherwise, as opposed to saying, ‘Here’s your antidepressant drug,’ or ‘Here’s your cholesterol pill,’” Woliner explained. Woliner prescribes lifestyle changes that his patients benefit from, and strives to see that they take medications properly, often suggesting the use of a pill organizer. Or, if refrigeration is needed, and they forget to follow the prescription, he said, “I will say, ‘Put your keys in the refrigerator.’ I teach about behavior to make things happen.” As a nutritionist, Woliner prescribes diets that will work best for the individual. He doesn’t discourage people from eating foods they enjoy, but suggests to eat less at a sitting.
“Why would I want to eat five bites of this chocolate cake when two is enough?” he said. Woliner also tries to train people to look forward to eating healthful foods. “You can get used to eating a healthy diet when you’re looking forward to it,” he said, adding that he also teaches people how to exercise so that they don’t get hurt and are able to build muscle and lose fat. Woliner is also an internationally known expert in thyroid disease and lectures regularly on its treatment. “Some people only treat to the test, but I treat to the patient,” he explained. He offers relief to people who are frustrated with a difficult condition. “Whatever it is, when I see them, I treat the cause,” Woliner said. Being a nutritionist, he said this method of treatment was on his mind as he went through medical school. “When I have patients who aren’t getting better by mainstream drugs and surgery alone, my job is not just to prescribe a pill. My job is to make it so patients don’t feel crummy, so they don’t have complaints anymore, so they’re not fatigued or in pain,” Woliner said. Woliner started his practice in Boca Raton in 2002, and it continues to grow. “There are people coming back to me and referring their families and friends,” he said. “I’m getting results.” He prides himself on not being dictated to by insurance companies regarding individuals’ treatments. “I don’t have to run on insurance companies’ clock, I can run on my patient’s clock,” Woliner said. Holistic Family Medicine is located at 9325 Glades Road, Suite 104, in Boca Raton. For more information, call (561) 314-0950 or visit www.holisticfamilymed.com. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| February 2014
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AMANDA CHAPLIN Teen Volunteer Founded Mentoring Program At Horses Healing Hearts Story by Deborah Welky Photos by Abner Pedraza
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man,” Winston Churchill famously said. Liz Olszewski has always lived by those words. That’s why, in 2009, she founded Horses Healing Hearts, a nonprofit organization designed to help children in families suffering from substance abuse. With one in four children growing up in a home where at least one parent is an addict, Horses Healing Hearts uses horses to teach responsibility and confidence. Each weekend, young participants meet at local sponsor barns in Wellington and Delray Beach for two-hour sessions in which they learn to groom and tack a horse, then enjoy a private riding lesson. Enter Amanda Chaplin, the 16-year-old daughter of Horses Healing Hearts volunteer Laurie Chaplin. “My mother and I have been working with Liz and Horses Healing Hearts ever since it began,” Chaplin recalled. “We attend sessions with the children every month. My mother attended many of the events and was very passionate about the organization. The problem we encountered was a lack of things to help with.” But Chaplin set out to change that. “I had always known I wanted to do something in order to help my community, whether it was a club at school or just volunteering a bit more,” she said. “I came up with the idea of a mentoring program. This way, the kids would get even more out of Horses Healing Hearts, along with the equine therapy.” Chaplin talked to her mother about her idea, and, the next thing she knew, she was invited to present a program outline to the nonprofit’s board of directors.
“It was nerve-wracking to speak in front of the board,” Chaplin said. “I had not known any of these people, and also have a little fear of public speaking.” But she came prepared. She created a framework based on the national Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and handed out copies of her research to the board upon arrival. She had the statistics to prove that mentoring programs work. “I showed them how these programs affect both the mentors and the children,” Chaplin said. “Children’s moods improve, as well as their behavior and their eagerness in school. And the mentors get a much more positive outlook on things.” Chaplin told the board that her proposed mentoring program, made up of teen volunteers, would augment the current Horses Healing Hearts curriculum. “We’re not therapists,” she explained. “We would be there more to show kids in their particular situation what a healthy relationship is; to let them know that we’re with them.” The outcome was more than Chaplin had hoped for. “To my surprise, the board reacted very well and welcomed me in with open arms,” she said. Discussions followed regarding legality and logistics. Because they are not old enough to be considered legal
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guardians, teen volunteers cannot drive their young charges anywhere, nor is phone communication desirable. The mentors would be allowed to share their e-mail addresses, however. “They did not really modify my plan much at all, actually,” Chaplin said. “We spoke about specific things like communication allowances, possible activities and the safety of the kids. We’re starting off small in order to work out the details.” Since the board presentation, Chaplin and her fellow teen mentors have accompanied children to the Wellington and Delray Beach barns, put together a Halloween event, made Christmas cookies and decorated horseshoes. The kids are generally of middle school age. The mentors are in high school, and so far include Brandon Cohen, Maicie Ramirez, Nick Baldwin, Yossi Sachi and Julie Morrell. Adult volunteers Olszewski, Rhonda Fritzshall and Tere Davidson usually orchestrate the sessions.
It is important to all that their young charges learn that, first, their parent’s addiction is not their fault and that they are not alone. Although it’s starting small, with six mentors and six children, Chaplin is already seeing signs of success. “When I go to a program that doesn’t include the other mentors, the kids want to know, ‘Where’s Yossi? Where’s Julie?’ So, we are already setting up strong relationships. And I know that all of my fellow mentors are excited to go back and see the kids,” she said. “Afterward, you feel so good. You appreciate other things so much more. I can vouch for all participants so far in saying you truly do learn so much about yourself through this experience. It is inspiring and gives you a better understanding of your own values and goals.” Chaplin sees the mentoring program growing right along with Horses Healing Hearts. “Ultimately, part of the plan is to
keep these kids in the mentoring program, to eventually have them mentor the younger kids,” she explained. “This will provide not only ‘outside’ role models and mentors, but also ‘inside’ mentors to show the younger kids that they really do have so much potential.” So, could it go national? “I think that it definitely could,” Chaplin said. “As Horses Healing Hearts goes national, this program could as well.” Olsnewski agreed. “Amanda gathered appropriate applicants, completed a preliminary outline/model for the program, and put invaluable effort and time into creating what I think will be a key program,” she said. “Our community needs more young leaders like Amanda.” Those young leaders are out there, perhaps sitting behind their desks in high school. If they are, Chaplin has a bit of advice for them. “If you have any idea at all, I definitely think that you should put it into action,” she says. “It might be a lot of work to get everything together and get it off the ground, but it is so worth it.” For further information on Horses Healing Hearts, its upcoming fundraiser or the mentoring program, visit www.hhhusa.org. This year, the Wellington Hero series focuses on individuals who make the world a better place through their actions. Do you know a Wellington Hero deserving of proper recognition? Visit www.wellingtonthemagazine.com today and submit your nomination. Horses Healing Hearts Founder Liz Olszewski, Amanda Chaplin and Program Coordinator Rhonda Fritzshall with horse, Miss America.
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Saddle Trail Home Of Bruce Duchossois Exudes Southern Charm With Rustic Touches Story by Lauren Miró
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Nestled in Wellington’s Saddle Trail community, the home of Bruce Duchossois and Michael Bombar exudes Southern charm with beautiful, rustic touches that will sweep you away. “I didn’t want a cookie-cutter Florida home,” Duchossois said. The custom fourbedroom home has four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, along with plenty of space for humans and animals alike, including a beautiful 10-stall barn on the property with a jumping arena. The space is perfect for entertaining, with a beautiful outdoor patio with a pool and a fire pit. “The most important thing for me was to have a comfortable home,” Duchossois said. He built the home with help of designer Tracey Topping four years ago. Duchossois came to Wellington to pursue riding many years ago. “Bill Ylvisaker was a neighbor of my parents,” he recalled. “I grew up with his kids.”
Family Room: The large family room opens to the outdoor patio through French doors, which let in plenty of natural light. It offers a built-in entertainment center as well as a nook with space for reading or relaxing. “We probably spend most of our time in here,” Duchossois said. Kitchen: The large chef’s kitchen embodies Southern charm, from its hardwood floors to its beautiful cabinetry. There is a cook’s island with a range stove and breakfast bar, which opens up into the family room for a spacious feel. Dining Room: The formal dining room is large and bright with ample space to entertain guests. The room is anchored by a large wooden table and hanging chandelier, and also features a beautiful buffet. Bar Area: Located off the formal living room, this beautiful wet bar, tucked away in a nook, boasts comfort and style. The bar has granite counters and built-in shelves — perfect for storing and mixing your favorite cocktails.
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With fashion cuisine flair, the new White Horse Fashion Cuisine offers everything from delectable small plates to mouthwatering steaks and fresh seafood at its location near the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. With stunning, Old World charm and delicious meals, White Horse Fashion Cuisine (3401 Equestrian Club Drive) serves unique flavors in a chic setting that makes it the perfect place for dinner, a date or enjoying drinks with friends. Owners Dustin Parfitt and Juan Gando are the minds behind several other fashion cuisine restaurants in Wellington, including Oli’s Fashion Cuisine, the Grille Fashion Cuisine and the Seahorse Fashion Cuisine. Parfitt said he and Gando were approached to bring their unique flair to the White Horse. “We were asked if we would take over and open one of our restaurants here,” he said. “We’re really excited to be here and offer some great food.” Currently open for dinner, Parfitt intends to expand, offering brunch and other events for guests. “We plan to have some nightlife, too,” he added. The giant shrimp cocktail is one of many tempting items from the raw bar.
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The restaurant is simply beautiful — a mix of traditional charm and clean, modern lines. The large space is divided into several gorgeous rooms, including a lounge area, dining room, bar and patio. Dark wooden doors and a large bar anchor the space, while the crisp cream-colored walls, white linens and blue accents give the space a fresh, light feel. Guests can enjoy a spectacular waterfront view as they dine, choosing from a table or high top. The lounge area is filled with modern, comfortable furniture in tones of blue and gray that encourage guests to grab a drink and kick back with friends. “We wanted it to be a modern space with touches of the Old World, traditional elements that have been here for years,” Parfitt said. The space is also perfect for equestrians looking to unwind after a day of riding, or those wanting to catch a hunter or jumper For something with a little kick, try the sriracha deviled eggs.
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(Left) The lounge area is filled with modern, comfortable furniture in tones of blue and gray. (Below) Co-owner Dustin Parfitt.
class — or even a polo match — on one of the restaurant’s televisions. “We broadcast polo matches and all the major equestrian events on our televisions in the restaurant,” Parfitt said. “After a day of riding, you can come over right from the horse show, grab drinks and stay to have dinner.” The menu is an eclectic mix of traditional and modern with familiar dishes that have been given Parfitt’s signature “fashion cuisine” twist. White Horse Fashion Cuisine offers tapas (small plates), along with fresh seafood — including a raw bar — and juicy steaks. “We wanted to think about a menu that would work for our guests,” Parfitt explained. “We have a small plates menu that includes a big raw-bar section with oysters, stone crabs and more. We also have a seafood menu. Then there is the steakhouse menu. And it’s all done with our fashion cuisine flair.” White Horse Fashion Cuisine offers diners the freshest ingredients and an array of home-made dishes that will have you coming back again and again. “All of our food is made in-house,” Parfitt said. “We even make our own desserts.” From the raw bar, try the giant shrimp cocktail. At four shrimp per pound, the giant shrimp are more than enough to 126
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whet your appetite. They are fresh and delicious, and the cocktail sauce is flavorful. If you want something with a little kick, try the sriracha deviled eggs. The perfectly prepared eggs are topped with tabiko and scallions, and the sriracha packs a punch with the perfect blend of hot — but not too hot — and savory flavors. Another great seafood option is the tuna tartare. Served on a flat, crispy wonton, the dish is the perfect bite. The tuna is seasoned with a blend of spices, including cilantro, that make your mouth water. The dish is topped with avocado and sesame for a delicious texture combination. To finish your meal, try the miniature New York cheesecake served with a sweet and succulent raspberry sauce. The homemade cheesecake is creamy and delicious — the perfect amount of sweetness to end your meal on a high note. The diverse menu offers something for everyone, and you’re likely to find more than a few favorite dishes on it. Parfitt encouraged the community to come out and try White Horse Fashion Cuisine. “It’s great food and a great atmosphere,” he said. White Horse Fashion Cuisine is located at 3401 Equestrian Club Drive. For more information, call (561) 847-4549.
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wellington dining guide For a touch of the Florida Keys in your own back yard, visit Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. Located at 10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, Bonefish Mac’s offers excellent food in a family-friendly environment. For more information, visit www.bonefishmacs.com or call (561) 798-6227. Brooklyn Bagel in Wellington has been in business for more than 20 years, offering customers handmade, authentic bagels and more. Brooklyn Bagel is located at 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B9, in the Wellington Marketplace shopping plaza. For more information, call (561) 784-5501. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant is located on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. Specializing in family-style Italian cuisine, Buca di Beppo is known for its large portions designed to serve several people. For more info., call (561) 7903287 or visit www.bucadibeppo.com. Casa Tequila, a restaurant featuring a wide variety of delicious Mexican Cuisine, opened recently in the Wellington Plaza at 12795 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 11A. For more info., call (561) 557-1378 or visit www. casatequilafl.com. Coach House Restaurant & Bar (13410 South Shore Blvd.) features gourmet cuisine along with a piano bar, bistro area, outside dining, smoking bars, entertainment and more. For more info., call (561) 795-0080 or visit www.coachhousefla.com. First Watch, the Daytime Café, is now open in Wellington at 2335 South State Road 7 in front of the Mall at Wellington Green near Office Depot. First Watch is open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. For more info., call (561) 795-5500 or visit www.firstwatch.com. From delicious antipasti to a fine selection of wines, Italian food lovers will feel right at home at Franco Italian Bistro. For an authentic, elegant Italian ex-
perience, visit Franco Italian Bistro at 10160 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 103, in the Pointe at Wellington Green. For more info., call (561) 615-1551 or visit www.francoitalianbistro.com. The Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 10) is open for lunch and dinner daily. It is also a popular gathering place, open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. For info., call (561) 7932110 or visit www.thegrillefashioncuisine.com. 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. Offering delicious cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes, Jordan’s Steak Bistro serves up delicious meals and craft cocktails in a stylish environment. The restaurant is located in the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 793-9394 or visit www.jordanssteakbistro.com. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at La Fogata, featuring a full menu for lunch and dinner, including food and drink specials. 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. From Florida to the Far East, Lindburgers will take you on a trip as you bite into one of its 50 famous burgers. For more info., call (561) 753-0555 or visit www.lindburgers.com. 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. Romano’s Macaroni Grill, located at 2535 S. State
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wellington calendar Saturday, Feb. 1 • The FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.ftigreatcharitychallenge.com. Tuesday, Feb. 4 • The American International Fine Art Fair, now celebrating its 18th season, will take place Tuesday through Sunday, Feb. 4–9 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. For more info., call (239) 949-5411 or visit www.ifae.com. • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • Hair Cuttery (2655 S. State Road 7, Suite 800, Wellington) will host Share-A-Haircut to benefit the homeless. For every adult or child who purchases a haircut on Tuesday or Wednesday, Feb. 4-5, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a homeless person. Call (561) 795-4190 or visit www.haircuttery. com for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature a Wonders of the Night Sky telescope viewing session for adults Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Palm Beach Pops will present a tribute concert for the late Maestro Bob Lappin on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Call (561) 8327469 for more info. Wednesday, Feb. 5 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Forum Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). For more info., call Maritza Rivera at (561) 578-4817 or e-mail maritza@cpbchamber.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 and up Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, Feb. 6 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Winter Olympic Fun for ages 3 to 14 on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction or poetry. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host My Vegan Valentine on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Asking a vegan to be your valentine this year? Not sure where to start? Learn at this free class. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Friday, Feb. 7 • The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center’s 27th Annual Dinner & Auction will take place at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington on Friday, Feb. 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 792-9900 or visit www.vinceremos.org. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will celebrate local artist Pat Kaufman on Friday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will enjoy live music, a wine and cheese tasting, as well as a walk with Kaufman, who will discuss her art on display. A $5 donation per person will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of The Wolverine on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
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wellington calendar Saturday, Feb. 8 • The 15th annual Everglades Day Festival at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, off State Road 7) will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 734-8303. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Tales and Trails Storytellers: A Family Feast of Stories for all ages Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. featuring Liz Mangual and Bob Kanegis. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Cleveland Clinic Florida Ball will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. The annual black-tie and ruby slipper affair at the Mar-a-Lago Club will benefit the not-for-profit medical centers. For more info., contact the Cleveland Clinic Florida Philanthropy Institute at (561) 804-0264 or ccfball@ccf.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Screaming Orphans Concert on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Feb. 9 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, Feb. 9 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, Feb. 10 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Little Bit of Love for ages 2 to 6 on Monday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Design the perfect Valentine with markers, glitter, glue and more. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive)
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will feature its Adult Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Sara Harris will discuss Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. Wednesday, Feb. 12 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature All You Need Is Love for ages 6 and up Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Design your very own Valentine bag or a one-of-a-kind card for someone special. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Sunday, Feb. 16 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, Feb. 16 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Tuesday, Feb. 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Chess Club for adults Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, Feb. 13 • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Feb. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library will feature So You Think You Know Black History for families with children ages 10 and up Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Test Black History knowledge with a fun-filled, triviastyle game show. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Thursday, Feb. 20 • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature the adult program Social Media for Business on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. led by certified business analyst Sharon Geltner. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Saturday, Feb. 15 • The Episcopal Church Women of St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington will hold its Annual Bazaar on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Money will help ECW outreach projects. E-mail cindyweeks@aol.com for more info. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Chess Club for Kids for ages 8 and up Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Practice your strategy
Friday, Feb. 21 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host the Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. each day. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • Horses Healing Hearts will host its White, White West Party at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Coach House, formerly the Players Club, at 13410 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. For more info., visit www.horseshealingheartsusa.com.
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22 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. A fun run and color dance party are also planned. For more info., visit www.thecolorvibe.com. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Moonlight Stories with Orisirisi African Folklore for all ages Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. with African tales, drumming, dance, songs and fun-filled audience participation. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Wellington library will feature Black History Family Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Adults will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot while children attend a special story time. Then children and adults will play a special game to celebrate contributions of AfricanAmericans. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Sunday, Feb. 23 • Mimosa and Mallets benefiting Hospice of Palm Beach County will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 at the International Polo Club (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) with a gourmet brunch and reserved seats on the lawn for a world-class polo match. Visit www.hpbcf.org/polo for more info. Tuesday, Feb. 25 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
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Wednesday, Feb. 26 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Animal Rock Painting for ages 8 to 12 Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Turn an ordinary rock into an animal masterpiece. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Food will be provided. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. Thursday, Feb. 27 • The Center for Family Services’ Old Bags Luncheon will take place Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Breakers Palm Beach. The event features a silent auction with more than 300 designer handbags. For more info., call Stanton Collemer at (561) 616-1257, e-mail scollemer@ctrfam.org or visit www. ctrfam.org. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Adult Craft Night: Wall Medallions on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Create a unique wall medallion or wreath using recycled cardboard pieces. Bring a glue gun and scissors. All other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Saturday, Feb. 28 • The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show returns Friday through Sunday, Feb. 28 through March 2 to the Palm Beach County Convention Center. For info., visit www.palmbeachfinecraftshow.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold live auditions for Wellington Idol 2014 on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1 at 7:30 p.m., with semifinals Friday, March 7 and finals Saturday, March 8. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival will host the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup, presented by G&C Farm, on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Tickets are available at www.equestriansport.com.
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FISHING ON LAKE WELLINGTON — The Wellington Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic was held Saturday, Dec. 21 on the Lake Wellington dock behind the Wellington Community Center. Many young anglers came together to seek the biggest fish. Shown here are Colton, Noelle and Curtis Pride.
ART SOCIETY MEETING — The Wellington Art Society met Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Wellington Community Center. Guest speaker Rolando Chang Barrero of ActivistArtistA Gallery spoke about Art Synergy and conducted a 25 second bird-drawing experiment. Shown here is Barrero (center) and the artists with their bird sketches.
DONATION TO YBBII — Your Bosom Buddies II held its monthly breast cancer support group meeting Thursday, Jan. 9 at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Dr. Matt Symons of Maximized Living Health Centers discussed how healthy eating can lower the risk of cancer. Shown here, cancer survivor Jathy Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing presents a check to YBBII members.
WOUNDED WARRIORS TOURNEY — The Wounded Warriors of South Florida’s second annual golf classic, sponsored by the Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, was held Monday, Jan. 13 at the Madison Green Golf Club. Shown here are Bill Arcuri, Mike Carroll, Bob Patterson, Robert Chelberg, Curt Rich, Paul Loschiavo and Marc Oliveri. MLK SALUTE — Wellington Regional Medical Center held a ceremony Monday, Jan. 20 to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At the event, Ervin Owens from Christ Fellowship Church led an invocation, and guests watched a video of Dr. King’s life. The ceremony ended with the release of doves and balloons. (Left) Makayla Johnson, Jannard Jackson and Zoe Paul recited the “I Have A Dream” speech. (Below) Hospital CEO Robbin Lee and CFO Joe Paul (right) with members of the event committee.
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