Wellington The Magazine February 2015 by Wellington The Magazine LLC

welcome to the palm beach int MAIN GROUNDS WEF DAILY HIGHLIGHTS Visit 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

The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF, January 7-March 29, 2015) 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. WEF is produced and managed by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. (ESP). Each show week starts on Wednesday and concludes on Sunday, with major competitions showcased in the International Arena daily and on Saturday nights.

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!

what can you do at 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 WEF logo gear. dine - Enjoy casual or fine dining. The Tiki Hut, The Oasis, Tito’s Tacos, and various vendors throughout the property. children’s activities - Entertainers, live band, balloon artists, face painters, bounce houses...and more!

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ternational equestrian center ThE STADIUM AGDF The Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF, January 8March 28, 2015) is one of the world’s largest international and national dressage circuits featuring seven CDI events. Included are four FEI World Cup qualifiers, one 4* and one 5*, the only FEI Nations’ Cup Series CDIO in the Western Hemisphere, and three U.S. National Events. The AGDF is offering more than $650,000 in prize money for the seven international competitions, making it one of the richest circuits in the world. In addition to the facility being home to world-class dressage, it will also host exciting jumper derbies and grand prix events, horse exhibitions, and equestrian clinics. The Stadium at PBIEC also houses the Palm Beach Riding Academy.

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 six minutes in length has become the most popular entertainment of the sport with top combinations

what can you do at aGdf? Vendor Row at the AGDF offers unique equestrian items as well as beautiful hand bags, jewelry, shoes, and clothes. During international “CDI” competitions, you can watch elegant dressage tests from Thursday through Sunday. If you have the urge to learn how to ride a horse, sign up for lessons at Palm Beach Riding Academy and have your own equestrian experience! Just call 561-784-4275 to find out more!

drawing large crowds and is the feature of “Friday Night Stars” at the AGDF. Spectators will hear everything from classic orchestral pieces to the latest Top 40 pop hits.

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february 5-8: agDf 5 Dressage CDI-5*/3*/1*/ U25/Y/J/P Presented by Diamante Farms and Wellington Equestrian Realty

sunday, february 8 - $127,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 3*

friday, february 6, 7 pm - “Friday Night Stars” Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Diamante Farms

saturday, february 14, 7 pm - “Saturday Night Lights” USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Hunter Spectacular sunday, february 15 - $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix presented by EnTrust Capital (Derby Field) $34,000 Suncast® 1.50M Championship Classic (Derby Field) $50,000 Equestrian Sotheby’s Jumper Derby (Derby Field)

february 14-15: agDf 6 Dressage National february 19-22: agDf 7 Dressage CDI 4*/3*/1*/ U25/Y/J/P Presented by Dutta Corp. and Havensafe Farm friday, february 20, 7 pm - “Friday Night Stars” Grand Prix Freestyle presented by The Dutta Corporation

saturday, february 21, 7 pm - “Saturday Night Lights” $372,000 Suncast® Grand Prix CSI 5* sunday, february 22 - $85,000 Suncast® 1.50M Championship Classic friday, february 27, 7 pm - $100,000 FEI Nations Cup sunday, March 1 - $150,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4* presented by Lugano Diamonds

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Features

GEORGINA BLOOMBERG: FROM NEW YORK TO WELLINGTON For equestrian jetsetter Georgina Bloomberg, January means an adjustment from the whirlwind of New York City nights to the relative quiet and peacefulness that signals an arrival in Wellington, the winter capital of the equestrian world. Learn more about one of the Winter Equestrian Festival’s top stars. By Kenneth Kraus

2015 A GREAT YEAR AT THE WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival is bigger than ever, with more prize money and more competition classes. This month’s issue highlights the show jumping and hunter riding competition with a festival overview, what to do at the show grounds and much more.

FACES OF WEF: MEET SOME OF THE CIRCUIT’S TOP RIDERS

SCHOOL HELPS SKYLAR ROGALNY PURSUE HER DREAMS

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From the soaring jumpers to the steadfast hunters, the Winter Equestrian Festival packs in talent from across the globe, as up-and-coming equestrian stars ride alongside seasoned world champions. Faces of WEF introduces you to just a few of the thousands of talented riders competing in Wellington this winter. By Lauren Miró A unique program from the American Heritage School is helping rider Skylar Rogalny achieve her equestrian dreams. She devotes 30 hours a week to working with horses, and the school enables her to get a top-rated education at the same time. By Deborah Welky

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CURRENT FASHION TRENDS FROM KINGSLAND EQUESTRIAN

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WELLINGTON GIVES: CARIDAD CARES FOR THOSE IN NEED

This month’s Wellington Fashion pictorial highlights the latest styles from Kingsland Equestrian. The pieces are all great for riding at home or in the warm-up ring, but still transition well to the gym, a casual dinner or to watch the horse show.

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This month, Wellington Gives features the Caridad Center, Florida’s largest free health clinic, which provides lifesaving services to thousands of needy Palm Beach County residents. The local nonprofit is in the midst of a major capital campaign. By Deborah Welky

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WELLINGTON SOCIAL SCENE Caridad Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Gala At IPC Annual JustWorld International Gala Raises Funds And Awareness The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Presents ‘Polo For A Purpose’ Plenty Of Glitz And Glamour As IPC’s Polo Season Gets Underway Sock Hop-Themed Dance Raises Money For The Boys & Girls Club

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Perhaps nothing says “new Wellington” like the fabulous Grandezza Collection of estate homes found in the Olympia neighborhood. Wellington Home visits a Mediterraneanstyle residence with contemporary features in a prime location. By Deborah Welky

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Flakowitz Deli & Bakery has brought its New York-style delicacies to Wellington. The popular local chain has opened a new location on State Road 7 featuring brimming food cases and a menu of tantalizing dishes. By Chris Felker

WELLINGTON SPA WELLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE WELLINGTON HEALTH WELLINGTON DINING GUIDE WELLINGTON CALENDAR AROUND WELLINGTON

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ON THE COVER Georgina Bloomberg rides at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES PARKER/THE BOOK LLC 2014

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Wellington THE MAGAZINE

volume 12, number 2 february 2015

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Another Amazing Season For The Winter Equestrian Festival

The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival is making historic strides in both participants and attendance, and the Wellington community welcomes these annual visitors with open arms. This month’s Faces of WEF section highlights a handful of local and international riders, offering a look at just a few of the many talented riders competing at the world’s largest and longest horse show circuit. Also this month, we bring you an overview of the festival. In that section, you’ll learn about all that WEF has to offer, including a calendar of show highlights, what to do when visiting the festival, an overview of the popular Saturday Night Lights series, a look at the many sponsors that support WEF, a feature on WEF’s expanded show series focused on up-and-coming riders and a preview of the 2015 Great Charity Challenge, the special Feb. 7 pro-am team competition that will raise at least $1.5 million for local charities. So, if you haven’t already been out to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center this season, read through this issue and make your plans to visit! We also profile several amazing riders this issue, including superstar Georgina Bloomberg, who is featured on the cover. Bloomberg, who splits her time between her homes in New York and Wellington, has been a WEF participant since her years in the pony ring. Now among the top riders in the sport, she explains how she balances her riding with taking care of her young son, Jasper, and her passion for protecting animals in need. Like Bloomberg, longtime WEF rider Molly Ashe Cawley of Norfield Stables grew up spending winters in Wellington. While she still rides herself, she’s also on the sidelines watching her own children in the ring. While not yet a household name, teen rider Skylar Rogalny, also featured this month, is busy pursuing her equestrian dreams, helped out by a unique program offered by the American Heritage School. Our newest series, Wellington Gives, features the Caridad Center this month. A lifesaving organization, Caridad helps people without means find the medical care they need. Wellington Neighborhood visits the beautiful Equestrian Club Estates, a unique community nestled right behind the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. It’s the season for equestrian fashion, and Wellington Fashion features the amazing creations of Kingsland Equestrian. Wellington Health visits the new podiatric office of Dr. Adam Katz, while Wellington Real Estate chats with Dr. Travis Laas of Engel & Völkers, who brings equestrian real estate clients his unique background as an equine veterinarian. Wellington Spa stops by Tipsy Salon & Spa, a great place for a mini retreat, and Wellington Table dines at the new Flakowitz Deli & Bakery on State Road 7, which is celebrating its grand opening this month. As we enter the heart of our equestrian season, our Wellington The Magazine team has truly enjoyed putting together this special WEFthemed issue, and we’re now busy working on our annual Faces of Dressage issue coming in March, which will bring a peek into the wonderful world of these magnificent horses and riders prancing as one.

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FACES OF WEF Featuring Top Equestrian Talent From Around The Globe!

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Photos by Julie Unger and Janis Bucher

Caridad Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Gala At IPC

(Left) Connie Berry and Victoria McCullough. (Right) Michael Bombar, Caroline Moran, Vicki Lynch and Shaw Price.

The Caridad Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala event at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, Jan. 10 with music, performances and glamorous auction items. To learn more about Caridad, visit www.caridad.org.

(Left to right) Georgina Bloomberg and Adele Carr; Liz Quirantes and Craig Williams; and Kathleen Williams, Debbie Crompton, Bonnie Nobel, Mimi Pastor, Waverly Ernst and Sue Knoll.

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(Left to right) Tres Abbott, Bobbi Rottman, Travis Laas and Paul Butterworth; Luis and Sonia Torres; B.J. Meeks, Caroline Moran and Pablo Perez; and Susan and Richard Retamar with Connie Berry.

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Annual JustWorld International Gala Raises Funds And Awareness

(Left to right) Polo players Brandon Phillips (left) and Nic Roldan (right) with JustWorld International founder and executive director Jessica Newman; guest of honor Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes, CNN Hero and JustWorld project Los Patojos founder; and Mason Phelps with Francie Steinwedell.

On Friday, Jan. 16, JustWorld International took a step back in time to ancient Greece and a huge step forward in support of the nonprofit’s mission. More than 600 guests came from around the world for the 12th annual JustWorld International Gala at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington. The gala raised well over $300,000 for JustWorld. Presented this year by Caryl Phillips and Frank Zeiss, the event is JustWorld’s largest annual fundraiser. The money raised allows the organization to continue its mission of acting as a catalyst for change in the developing world.

(Left to right) Hostess Maria Newman with presenting sponsors Frank Zeiss and Caryl Philips; (above) Sophie Simpson, Luke Dee, Rory Lenehan, Suzanne Macheski and Ed Copeland; (below) Bobbie Reber, Fabiana Maderia, Nick Skelton, Laura Kraut, Juliann Heise and Rich Heise; Dennis Shaughnessy and Tad Montross; and Erin Stewart, Hannah Selleck and Jenny Oz LeRoy.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Presents ‘Polo For A Purpose’

(Left) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Honored Heroes Bruce Steinberg and Piper Apfel with event chairs Visse Wedell and P.J. Rizvi. (Right) Polo teams and sponsors gather on the field.

On Monday, Jan. 19, hundreds of guests enjoyed a luncheon and silent auction at the International Polo Club Palm Beach as part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Polo for a Purpose event. The day also featured a starstudded polo match. Players Brandon Phillips, Jeff Blake, Sugar Erskine, Mariano Gracida, Jeff Hall, Kris Kampsen, Carlitos Gracida and Nic Roldan wowed the crowd as they played to benefit the organization. The event was chaired by P.J. Rizvi and Visse Wedell with Brandon Phillips as honorary chair. For more information, visit www.lls.org/pb.

(Left to right) Nic Roldan, Bruce Steinberg and Brandon Phillips; Jeff Hall and Brandon Phillips with Kinleigh and Piper Apfel; Olexa Mandelbaum, Stacy Martin and Leah Paterson; Travis Laas and Visse Wedell; and Ashley and Rusty Holzer, Greg Fellows and P.J. Rizvi.

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Plenty Of Glitz And Glamour As IPC’s Polo Season Gets Underway

(Left) Ann Hampton Callaway, Tatum O’Neil and Liz Callaway with IPC’s John Wash. (Right) Dan Foster, Enid Atwater, Kari Strond and Rob Russell.

The 2015 polo season opened Sunday, Jan. 4 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. On the field, Casablanca claimed the Herbie Pennell Cup with a 13-11 victory over Villa Del Lago. On the sidelines, the glitz and glamour of the polo season was on full display. As spectators enjoyed brunch, tailgates and grandstand seating, Broadway stars Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway performed the national anthem, while Oscar-winning actress Tatum O’Neil performed the ceremonial coin toss.

(Left to right) Alan Fried, Theresa Gaugler, Tatiana Diaz and Patricia Salas; Gabby Avila and Bettina Gannon with Chukker; and Casablanca defeated Villa Del Lago on the field.

(Left to right) The Casablanca team of Grant Ganzi, Juancito Bollini, Miguel Novillo Astrada and Nic Roldan claims the Herbie Pennell Cup; Katy Carter, Erika Lipton, Larry Coyle, Susan Shelly and Aimee Waters; Aaron and Julie Menitoff; and Emerson and Meagan Lotzia.

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Sock Hop-Themed Dance Raises Money For The Boys & Girls Club

(Left to right) Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Jaene Miranda, event co-chair Georgina Bloomberg, club benefactor Neil Hirsch and Sara Gehrke; Kae Jonsons, Victor Rivera and Wellington B&G Club Director Kenda Peterson; and John and Julie Kime with Dorothy and Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.

The Wellington Boys & Girls Club held its 27th annual dinner dance on Friday, Jan. 9 at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club on Wellington Trace. The theme was a 1950s sock hop. Doo Wop music from two bands kept the partygoers dancing as guests enjoyed an ice cream sundae, milkshake and malted bar.

(Left to right) Polo players Brandon Phillips, Kris Kampsen and Grant Ganzi; Charlene and Dr. Jeff Bishop with Dr. Edward Becker; Julie Kime thanks event chairs Dr. Dana Desser, Carol Sollak and Georgina Bloomberg; and Bobby Ewing, Don Dufresne, Alex Barker and Ian Robinson.

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(Left) Riders dress themselves and accessorize their horses for the occasion.

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(Below left) Team International, sponsored by the Seley Parker Group of Merrill Lynch, practices leading up to the 2014 Challenge of the Americas. (Below right) Paula Matute competes in the 2014 event as part of Team Off the Record, sponsored by ShowChic. PHOTOS BY MEG MCGUIRE

Challenge Of The Americas Gears Up For Another Spectacular Event By Mary Adelaide Brakenridge

Exciting equestrian entertainment is in store when the Challenge of the Americas returns to the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Friday, March 20. Quadrille teams of grand prix dressage riders are tuning up their intricate freestyle routines, and international show jumpers are preparing to perform in front of enthusiastic spectators who come out to enjoy the show and help fund breast cancer research. The Challenge of the Americas, a much-anticipated fixture of the Wellington winter season, began in 2002 as a small luncheon featuring a dressage exhibition. Since then, it has grown into an annual tradition for spectators and the elite riders who contribute their time to this important cause. The 2014 event was a huge hit, drawing crowds to watch the four bar show jumping, cheer on the musical quadrille teams as they vied for the win, and enjoy dinner and dancing at the gala following the competition. While the quadrille competition has become a tradition, each year has something new to offer onlookers. The

teams, each guided by a skilled freestyle chorographer, practice hard to raise the bar and showcase challenging routines in order to take home the top prize. Show jumpers return to compete in a new format this year, displaying their speed, accuracy and athleticism with the goal of contributing points to their affiliated quadrille teams. IPC is a magical setting for the competition under the lights and the elegant gala. The world-class venue hosts a series of renowned tournaments during the winter season. IPC President of Club Operations John Wash served as a celebrity judge at the 2014 event. “It’s such a good, worth-

while cause,” Wash said. “I don’t think there’s anyone who hasn’t been affected by the disease.” The Challenge of the Americas has raised more than $3 million for Play for P.I.N.K., a partner of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate Diagnosis, New Technology, Knowledge) is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to raising funds to fight breast cancer through lifestyle and sporting events. The money directly benefits the cause since Play for P.I.N.K. contributes 100 percent of all proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in order to fund the world’s top researchers. The group has donated a cumulative total of $34 million. Grand prix dressage competitor Shannon Dueck has been involved with the Challenge of the Americas since 2004 and fought her own battle with the disease during that time. wellington the magazine | february 2015

“At the beginning, I was thrilled to take part in it because it was really fun and a super cause,” Dueck said. “In 2009, breast cancer became personal for me when my mother, my aunt and I all got diagnosed in the same year, so it became more important that I was part of this great charity event. I enjoy it tremendously every year. We need to beat breast cancer!” Like Dueck, many of those who dedicate their time to the Challenge of the Americas have firsthand experience with the devastation that breast cancer can bring. Founder and organizer Mary Ross was inspired to create the event to honor her mother, Jean Cruse, who died of the disease. “It is so important to support breast cancer research,” Ross said. “The information that scientists learn will lead to new, more effective

treatments to prevent suffering and death from cancer. The goal is a world without cancer, and we want to do our part to reach that goal.” The Challenge of the Americas has enjoyed strong support from sponsors. This year, a special new sponsorship opportunity, Partners for Pink, is available for individuals and businesses who want to band together in the fight against breast cancer. Partners for Pink members enjoy many benefits, including VIP seating and recognition on site, in the media and in the event program, at a commitment level of $1,500. As of late December, sponsors of the 2015 Challenge of the Americas included IPC, Purina, Merrill Lynch, ShowChic, the United States Dressage Federation, MatchnRide.com, Havensafe Farm, Cherry Knoll Farm, Wellington

Classic Dressage, Cunningham & Cunningham and Back on Track. “We are so grateful to our committee, our sponsors and the riders who work hard each year to put on a spectacular event,” Ross said. Those attending this can’t-miss event can purchase VIP tickets, which include the competition and gala. VIP tables of 10 are $6,500 for gold patrons, $4,500 for silver patrons and $2,500 for bronze patrons. Individual VIP tickets are $250. General admission tickets are available at the gate for $20, with children 12 and under admitted free. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20 with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for VIP guests. The competition follows, and the evening closes with dinner and dancing at the gala. For more info., contact Mary Ross at (561) 433-0988 or anglot@aol.com.

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From Nights On Broadway To Saturday Night Lights New Yorker Georgina Bloomberg Calls Wellington Her Second Home Story by Kenneth Kraus • Photos by Geoffrey Tischman

The ball has dropped in Times Square, heralding in the New Year and marking the time when northern equestrians begin their pilgrimage to the south. For equestrian jetsetter Georgina Bloomberg, it means an adjustment from the whirlwind of New York City nights to the relative quiet and peacefulness that signals an arrival in Wellington, the winter capital of the equestrian world. “I really love Wellington and the time I spend here. New York will always be home and be my base, but I love spending time here and calling this home for the wintertime,” Bloomberg said as she began to unpack one of her many suitcases for the upcoming show season. This year marks the start of season number 17 for Bloomberg, who first arrived in Wellington in 1998 when she was still showing in the pony rings and had just begun to make the move up to junior hunters. Bloomberg’s equestrian talents were evident from the start, and she has found incredible success at every level. But when first arriving on the Florida scene, she began as so many young riders do, only as a weekend warrior. “We only came a few weekends the first two years because I wasn’t allowed to take time off of school,” she explained, adding that she attended the Spence School in Manhattan. As her career blossomed, Wellington became much more of a winter home. “As I started doing very well with Diplomacy and my other junior hunters, my mother let me come down more often, and we started flying down every weekend,” she said. “My senior year, I was able to come down for a few weeks at a time and coordinate my schoolwork with tutors to make up for the work I was missing up north.” And then, her incredible run of success on horseback carried on to the much more difficult jumper divisions and, in what seemed like a blink of an eye, there she was, winning consistently in the junior and amateur jumpers and scoring double gold medals at the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships. And all the while, Wellington became a bigger part of her life and her fast-rising career. “We rented a house in the Polo Club and then the Equestrian Club Estates for the first few years, 34

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and then we finally bought a house in the Equestrian Club in 2002. We sold that in 2008 when we bought our property in Mallet Hill,” Bloomberg recalled. “When I first started coming, there were almost no restaurant options and very few stores or things to do, so the growth I have witnessed is incredible.” Wellington today has almost everything a visitor could want, Bloomberg said. “It also has a wonderful community feeling that is comforting, too. I love the fact that I am so close to so many friends and that I know people wherever I go,” she said. “It’s amazing to see the amount of people who are starting to call Wellington home and/or invest money into the town. The horse show has plain and simple, put Wellington on the map.” Besides competing, Bloomberg has become a major financial partner in the Winter Equestrian Festival. “I am really proud to spend time here and to be a part of the horse show through my competition and also as a financial partner,” she said. But she made very sure that, from the beginning, it was far more than just a monetary arrangement. Bloomberg spends much of her free time championing one of her most important endeavors, being the voice for lost, homeless and mistreated animals. She leveraged her partnership with Wellington Equestrian Partners’ Mark Bellissimo and came up with a very successful

Saturday night dog rescue event that coordinates with the horse show’s popular “Saturday Night Lights” show jumping event. “When I became a partner of the horse show, I sat Mark Bellissimo down and said, ‘Look, in exchange for my money and support, I want something from you.’ And this was it. He gave me a gazebo right at the front entrance to the horse show and let me invite a different local dog rescue to the horse show every Saturday night,” she explained. “The rescue gets the gazebo as a base and can set up banners and hand out flyers, and can have as many dogs as they want there for the night.” Aside from the attention, the rescue dogs get to show off in the ring. “Right before the grand prix starts, the rescue can walk all the dogs around the arena in front of the crowd while the announcer talks about the rescue and the dogs,” Bloomberg said. “It’s a great way

to show off the wonderful dogs that are available for adoption and get the rescue much-needed exposure.” Bloomberg, who this past year was named to the board of directors of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), has a favorite doctrine that she lives by and preaches every chance she gets: “There is never an excuse to buy a dog, ever.” Bloomberg, who has battled her way back from a number of devastating sports-related injuries that might sideline a lesser rider, will be competing in the International Arena, now ranked as one of the top riders in the world. Currently ranked sixth in the Rolex National Computer Rankings, Bloomberg has come full circle, once again becoming a contender for a top spot on the United States Equestrian Team going forward. This past season, competing in Gijon, Spain, Bloomberg and her equine partner Juvina produced double clear rounds that helped seal a victory on one of the world’s biggest stages. Then came the ultimate storybook finish at the all-new Central Park Grand Prix, held practically on her doorstep. Bloomberg and Juvina scored an amazing win in her home base city. “It really was an amazing atmosphere. So much noise, so much cheering, a huge soldout crowd, and everyone was really into it. It was fantastic night for my biggest win ever,” Bloomberg said. (Above) Aside from horses, Georgina Bloomberg is also passionate about dogs.

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Georgina Bloomberg with her young son, Jasper.

The New York City triumph allowed her to fulfill a promise to her young son, Jasper. She hadn’t been happy with how she rode in the Hampton Classic Grand Prix. “I was in the car on the way home with Jasper and said to him, ‘Jasper, I wasn’t happy with how I rode today, but… I’m going to go home and I’m going work harder and I’m going to try again tomorrow. And you know what? I’m going to win the Central Park Grand Prix.” That promise can be credited to her trainer Jimmy Doyle. “One of the first things Jimmy Doyle taught me when he first came to work for us 12 years ago was that he made me set a goal,” Bloomberg said. “My goal was going to Young Riders, and we worked an entire summer and just focused on that one thing, and we won the gold. And while you know you might not accomplish every goal you set your mind on, you’re never going to accomplish it if you don’t at least set the goal.” Bloomberg’s career has seen dreams diminish and then re-form and then die again, only to be brought back 38

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to life once again. There were early dreams of riding in the Olympics for the United States. But then a serious back injury put her jumping career in jeopardy. At one point, she only hoped to one day get back on a horse. Now, almost miraculously, she’s back in top jumping form. “I’ve always said, the Olympics are a top show jumping rider’s goal, somebody’s ultimate dream. But there are so many factors that go into making the team; everything has to happen at exactly the right moment. And unlike any other sport, both athletes have to be in perfect harmony at just the same time,” Bloomberg explained. “There was a time, after the back injury, that I thought the Olympics were completely out of the picture, but at least now, I can think about them again. Very few riders get a second chance like that.” And when Bloomberg makes the team, or wins her next big event, her winter home in Wellington will play a major role in that success. “When I think of what the horse show was 10 years ago, I never would have believed

that we would have the amount of prize money, spectators and interest in our sport from sponsors and media that we have now,” she said. “The horse show is a great place to be, as a spectator or as an exhibitor. It’s an enjoyable event to attend, and I’m proud to bring friends, family and guests. There are now the best riders in the world competing for huge money in front of packed crowds. This is what American show jumpers have always wanted, and now we have it, right here in Wellington.” But when all is said and done for Bloomberg, it’s still all about the animals. “Rescuing and adopting dogs is my biggest passion, and being able to do this every Saturday has been amazing. When the dogs start their lap around the arena each Saturday, I still get a huge smile on my face. I am so grateful to Mark. He has given me an opportunity to help so many dogs,” she said. “These wonderful animals are being put down in pounds all over the country every day. Adoption is easier, it’s cheaper and it’s the right thing to do.”

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Exciting Season Of Events Highlight The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival, held at the worldrenowned Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, runs 12 weeks from Jan. 7 through March 29, awarding more than $8.2 million in prize money. WEF is the world’s largest and longest-running equestrian circuit, featuring riders from 33 countries and all 50 U.S. states. WEF hosts the nation’s premier events for children, juniors, adults and amateurs; for riders ages 2 to 70 in more than 70 unique divisions of competition. More than 5,000 horses with a net value of well over half a billion dollars compete in the circuit. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) is the most recognizable equestrian sporting venue in the United States. It encompasses a total of 500 acres, and the competition rings alone cover more than 80 acres. PBIEC has two core facilities containing more than 18 competition arenas, including one derby field and the largest covered equestrian arena in the world. Both show grounds are operated by Equestrian Sport Productions. ESP owns and operates 42 weeks of United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rated horse shows from September through June. The main show grounds house 256 permanent stalls, wash racks, horse trails, pedestrian paths and golf cart tracks, along with dedicated shopping areas like Vendor Village, Hunter Hill, The Bridge and the International Shoppes. The 18 arenas with adjoining schooling rings all feature state-of-the-art footing from Equestrian Services In40

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ternational. In the center of it all is the 357-foot-by-256-foot International Arena surrounded by VIP box seating, general admission seating and hospitality pavilions. It is highlighted by the famous bridge arching over the in-gate, where horses enter into the arena, serving to welcome everyone to the world’s top equestrian facility. Highlights of this year’s WEF include four weeks of CSI 5* competition with two World Cup qualifying events. The $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Fidelity Investments, will be the highlight event during week four on Saturday, Jan. 31. The $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Douglas Elliman, will be featured during week nine on Saturday, March 7. International competition will also feature the popular $100,000 FEI Nations Cup on Friday, Feb. 27, during week eight’s CSIO 4* competition, as well as 48 FEI World Ranking classes throughout the circuit. WEF hosts the best equestrian competition in the country with 73 professional and amateur divisions for hunters, jumpers and equitation. Special hunter and equitation events include the USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Hunter Spectacular on Saturday, Feb. 14 in week six; George Morris Excellence in Equitation presented by Ales-

Brianne Goutal rides Ballade van het Indihof at the Winter Equestrian Festival. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

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The show grounds offer spectators a picturesque environment to enjoy equestrian competitions. PHOTO BY LEXEY HALL

sandro Albanese on Friday, March 20 in week 11; and the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Dietrich Insurance and hosted by Tailored Sportsman, held across two days on March 28-29 in week 12. Other top jumper events include the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, which kicks off the “Saturday Night Lights” series on Jan. 10; the $170,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series, with seven classes for the best young show jump-

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ers throughout the circuit; the Hollow Creek Farm Children’s/Junior/Young Rider Nations Cups on Saturday, Feb. 28; and the $10,000 Holtgers 5 Year Old Jumper Classic, $15,000 Adequan 6 Year Old Jumper Classic, and $20,000 Adequan 7 Year Old Jumper Classic, all held during week 12. The sixth annual Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, is an exciting pro-am show jumping event. Set for Saturday, Feb. 7, the

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which house a main arena surrounded by grandstand seating and the Global Pavilion, 200 permanent stalls, the Wellington Equestrian Realty Arena that can fit three regulation-size dressage arenas, and the huge 360-foot-by-210-foot covered Van Kampen Arena. In addition to the new facility being home to world-class dressage, it will also host exciting jumper derbies and grand prix events, horse exhibitions and equestrian clinics. It is the home to the Palm Beach Riding Academy, where everyone is welcome to take lessons or make a weekend experience at PBIEC. Horses are available for lease to ride and to show. The Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series will host several events in the stadium’s International Ring this year, including its grand prix and team events. The $85,000 Salamander Hotels & Resorts Grand Prix CSI 3* will also be featured there on Friday, Feb. 13. The stadium’s beautiful grass field will also feature several exciting events this year. The $127,000 Ariat Grand Prix CSI 3* will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8. The $50,000 Equestrian Sotheby’s Jumper Derby will be featured on Sunday, Feb. 15. The $50,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Final and $85,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic will both show on the grass on Sunday, March 22. The Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series and Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series each feature increased prize money and more opportunities for international riders to earn valuable world ranking points throughout the circuit. WEF is the top winter circuit in the world. Whether it’s for intense competition, training horses and riders for championships, gaining experience for young riders/horses, or horse sales, it can all be done in the beautiful climate of South Florida. Equestrian Sport Productions looks forward to welcoming the world to Wellington for another fantastic season at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. For more information, visit www.equestrian sport.com.

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WEF 1 “AA” Jan. 7-11

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$75,000 “Battle of the Sexes” Exhibition Class $30,000 Grand Prix $25,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup $25,000 Suncast 1.50M Championship Classic

$150,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4* presented by Lugano Diamonds $100,000 FEI Nations Cup Hollow Creek Farm CH/JR/YR Nations Cup CSIO-YRJ $25,000 Nutrena Jumper Classic WEF Sport Horse Auction (Stadium) $25,000 Suncast 1.50M Championship Classic

WEF 2 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 2* “AA” Jan. 14-18 $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix CSI 2* $10,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Welcome $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix presented by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider

WEF 3 Adequan CSI 3* “AA” Jan. 21-25 $127,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*

WEF 4 Fidelity Investments CSI-W 5* “AA” Jan. 28 - Feb. 1 $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W5* presented by Fidelity Investments $127,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Team Event (Stadium) presented by the McNerney Family $85,000 Suncast 1.50M Championship Classic

WEF 5 Ariat CSI 3* “AA” Feb. 4-8 The Sixth Annual Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments $127,000 Ariat Grand Prix CSI 3* (Derby Field)

WEF 6 Salamander Hotels & Resorts/WCHR CSI 3* “AA” Feb. 11-15 $85,000 Salamander Hotels & Resorts Grand Prix CSI 3* (Stadium) $50,000 Equestrian Sotheby’s Jumper Derby (Not Hunters) (Derby Field) USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Hunter Spectacular $10,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix (AGDF International Arena) presented by EnTrust Capital $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix (Derby Field) presented by EnTrust Capital

WEF 7 Suncast CSI 5* “AA” Feb. 18-22 $372,000 Suncast Grand Prix CSI 5* $127,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup $85,000 Suncast 1.50M Championship Classic

WEF 9 Douglas Elliman CSI-W 5* “AA” March 4-8 $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W5* presented by Douglas Elliman $127,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup $85,000 Suncast 1.50M Championship Classic $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Semi-Final Grand Prix

WEF 10 Horseware Ireland CSI 3* “AA” March 11-15 $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*

WEF 11 Artisan Farms CSI 4* “AA” March 18-22 $127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4* Eighth Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation Class presented by Alessandro Albanese $50,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix (Derby Field) $85,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Classic (Derby Field)

WEF 12 Rolex CSI 5* “AA” March 25 - March 29 $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* $50,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup $100,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Classic Final Adequan 6, 7, 8 year old Young Jumper Classics $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Derby Field) Each week includes a $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup and $34,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic, unless otherwise noted. Schedule is subject to change. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 793-JUMP or visit www.equestriansport.com. General admission is free Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is $20 per car on Saturday nights and Sundays. PHOTO BY LEXEY HALL

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Family-Friendly Fun Each Week At Saturday Night Lights Every Saturday night at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, area residents are invited to attend the popular Saturday Night Lights events featuring the top horses and riders in the world competing under the lights in the International Arena. Beginning with the $75,000 Battles of the Sexes on Jan. 10 and continuing through Saturday, March 28, with the season’s $500,000 Rolex Finale Grand Prix CSI 5*, PBIEC is the place to be. The evening not only consists of the most celebrated show jumping of the week, but an exciting array of entertainment. In addition, families can spend time at the children’s fair, having fun in the bounce houses, visiting the petting zoo, taking part in the pony rides or riding the genuine Venetian carousel.

There will also be a band, a variety of performers, shopping, food and more. WEF 2 hosts the $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix CSI 2* on Jan. 17. WEF 3 features the $127,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3* on Jan. 24. WEF 4 highlights the $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Fidelity Investments, on Jan. 31. WEF 5 hosts the sixth annual Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, on Feb. 7. WEF 6 gives the spotlight to the hunter riders with the $100,000 USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular on Feb. 14. WEF 7 features the $372,000 Suncast Grand Prix CSI 5* on Feb. 21. WEF 8 will hold the $150,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4*, presented by Lu-

gano Diamonds, on Feb. 28. WEF 9 highlights the $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Douglas Elliman, on March 7. WEF 10 hosts the $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* on March 14, and WEF 11 features the $127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4* on March 21, before the season-ending March 28 event, the $500,000 Rolex Finale Grand Prix CSI 5*. Head to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center every Saturday night for amazing sport, fun activities and a great place to enjoy all that WEF has to offer. General admission to Saturday Night Lights is free, but there is a parking fee. For more info., call (561) 793-JUMP or visit www.equestriansport.com.

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Up-And-Coming Riders A Focus At 2015 WEF The Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series, presented by the Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte, has expanded to include more classes, increased prize money, and new “Under 25” sanctioning at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. This is the fifth year of the series, and it has seen incredible success for its riders in that time period, with top riders going on to participate in the Olympic Games, the World Cup Finals and the World Equestrian Games. The series is the creation of Equestrian Sport Productions’ Mark Bellissimo and Carlene and Andy Ziegler of Artisan Farms. “We collaboratively identified this opportunity five years ago, and I believe it has been a great series in support of developing emerging riders and their horses,” Bellissimo said. “We are confident that we can expand it further in the future.” In 2014, the series was comprised of four events and offered $95,000 in prize money. This year, the expanded Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series will award $170,000 in prize money over the course of the following seven events: • WEF 2’s $10,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Welcome on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the PBIEC International Arena. • WEF 2’s $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix, presented by Equine

Couture/Tuff Rider, on Sunday, Jan. 18 at the PBIEC International Arena. • WEF 4’s $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Team Event, presented by the McNerney family, on Friday, Jan. 30 at the AGDF International Arena. • WEF 6’s $10,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Welcome, presented by Entrust Capital, on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the AGDF International Arena. • WEF 6’s $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Speed Classic, presented by Entrust Capital, on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Stadium Derby Field. • WEF 9’s $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Semi-Final on Friday, March 6 at the PBIEC International Arena under the lights. • WEF 11’s $50,000 CSI-U25 Artisan Farms Under 25 Final (FEI-sanctioned) on Sunday, March 22 at the Stadium Derby Field. Each year, the Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series has attracted record entries, and the trend is sure to continue this year. Following the first five events, the top 40 riders in the overall standings will be invited to con-

test the $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Semi-Final on Friday, March 6, before the top 30 riders face off in the $50,000 CSI-U25 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Final on Sunday, March 22. The overall winning rider will receive a Bruno Delgrange saddle valued at $6,000 and will be invited to compete at the CSI-2* Chantilly Horse Show, part of the Global Champions Tour, to be held from July 16-19 in France. In addition to the entry, the winner also receives two tickets to the Chantilly VIP lounge, transportation for one horse provided by the Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte, and a layover at Artisan Farms in Vrasene, Belgium. Victoria Colvin, the overall winner of the 2014 Artisan Farms Series, competed at the CSI-2* Chantilly Horse Show in July, marking her firstever competition outside of the United States. Her incredible results in France included back-to-back wins in 1.35m classes riding Cesanna, and a third place finish among 96 competitors in the 1.40m competition riding Don Juan. Other past winners of the Artisan Farms Grand Prix Series include 2012 U.S. Olympian Reed Kessler, World Cup finalist Nayel Nasser of Egypt and Chloe D. Reid, who represented the wellington the magazine | february 2015

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United States in European competition last summer. “Artisan Farms is proud to sponsor this series, and to watch its growth and evolution,” said Carlene Ziegler, who, together with her husband Andy, owns Artisan Farms and was the driving force behind the creation of the series. “It has become an important stepping stone from the junior and amateur ranks toward the international grand prix ring, and it has been incredibly gratifying to see the participants in the series emerging on the world stage. The enhanced schedule and substantially increased prize money for 2015 reflect our enthusiasm and commitment to the series.” Leading by example, Artisan Farms is committed to the continued improvement and promotion of competitive show jumping. Based in Wellington and Vrasene, Belgium, Artisan Farms is home to rising amateur Andy Ziegler, young professional Caitlin Ziegler, 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze and Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster.

Sponsors Jumping Aboard To Support WEF The success of the Winter Equestrian Festival would not be possible without the dedication and generosity of many wonderful supporters. Rolex stepped up last year to become the “Official Timepiece” of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and has taken competition at PBIEC to the next level. Rolex has been an iconic sponsor of equestrian sport since 1957. Its Oyster watches are symbols of excellence, performance and prestige across the globe. The Trump Invitational, presented by Rolex, served as the kickoff for the 2015 WEF on Jan. 4. Rolex is also the title sponsor of the week 12 CSI 5* competition and the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, March 28. Wellington Equestrian Realty sponsored week two’s CSI 2* competition this year, which ran from Jan. 14-18. They presented the $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 2* Grand Prix on Saturday, Jan. 17. As farm owners and equestrian competitors, the firm knows the Wellington horse farm market inside and out. They don’t want you to buy just any farm; they want you to buy the right farm. Adequan returns as this year’s title sponsor of week three’s CSI 3* competition. Running Jan. 21-25, week three featured the $127,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, Jan. 24. In addition to a generous title sponsorship, Adequan is also the overall circuit sponsor of the Young Jumper divisions for six and seven year olds. Adequan is a registered trademark of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, a company committed to advancing the cause of better health for equine and canine breeds. For nearly 70 years, Fidelity Investments has been making financial expertise broadly accessible, helping people live the lives they want. Fidelity’s private ownership lets the 41,000 employees focus on the long-term success of their customers. Fidelity Investments presents the Great Charity Challenge each year, where the world’s top riders team up with equestrian sport’s most prominent families in a unique competition that awards a sliding scale of prize money to each of the 34 selected local charities. This year’s event will be held Feb. 7. In addition, Fidelity Investments is the title sponsor of week four’s CSI-W 5* competition held Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, which features the $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Fidelity Investments, on Saturday, Jan. 31. Ariat International is the sponsor of week five’s CSI 3* competition Feb. 4-8.

The $127,000 Ariat Grand Prix CSI 3* will be held on the stadium’s grass jumping field Sunday, Feb. 8. Ariat boots and apparel are designed for everyone from top riders to everyday enthusiasts. Suncast sponsors the 1.50m Championship Jumper Series, which runs throughout WEF’s 12 weeks. The series offers fantastic prize money for its weekly classes. This year, Suncast is also the title sponsor of week seven’s CSI 5* competition held Feb. 18-22. The week will feature the $372,000 Suncast Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, Feb. 21. Suncast manufactures home and outdoor storage products. It offers resin sheds, deck boxes, hose reels and patio accessories, as well as garden products, all sold through retailers across the country. Douglas Elliman is the title sponsor of week nine’s CSI-W 5* competition running March 4-8. The week will feature the $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Douglas Elliman, on Saturday, March 7. Established in 1911, Douglas Elliman has grown to become the largest regional and the nation’s fourth largest real estate company, with a network of more than 5,000 agents in more than 70 offices throughout the New York metropolitan area, as well as South Florida and California. Horseware Ireland is the title sponsor of week ten’s CSI 3* competition March 11-15. They will also present the $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, March 14. Tom MacGuinness, owner and CEO of Horseware Products, first started his company in 1985 and has had great success. MacGuinness previously had his own riding school and was displeased with the fit and quality of the horse blankets he used. MacGuinness revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the Rambo Original, the first fully waterproof and breathable turnout that really worked. Artisan Farms presents week eleven’s CSI 4* competition March 18-22 and generously sponsors the Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series, which will award $170,000 in prize money this year in seven events. The series gives young riders a valuable stepping stone from the junior and amateur ranks to the grand prix level. Artisan Farms is committed to the continued improvement and promotion of competitive show jumping. Based in Wellington, and Vrasene, Belgium, Artisan Farms is home to young rider Caitlin Ziegler, 2008 Olympic champion Eric Lamaze and Olympian Tiffany Foster.

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Show jumping superstars Laura Kraut and Cedric jumped to the top of an exciting competition on Sunday, Jan. 4 in the $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix, presented by Rolex. Held at Donald Trump’s scenic Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, the third annual event featured international show jumping at its best, with top finishes for Kraut, Darragh Kenny and Brianne Goutal. Anthony D’Ambrosio set the course, which featured 35 horses and riders. The course saw 13 clear rounds, leading to an exciting jump-off with seven double-clear entries. Following a great win and a beautiful day, Kraut praised Donald Trump and Equestrian Sport Productions’ CEO Mark Bellissimo for putting on a fantastic event. Bellissimo was very pleased with how the event went off. “It was another great event. The weather could not have been more spectacular,” he said. “I think this event has really grown in stature.” Trump also praised the winner and was thrilled with another great event. “I want to congratulate the great champions,” he said. “I know Laura really wanted to win this, and now she has done it.” Net proceeds from the Trump Invitational benefit the 2015 Great Charity Challenge, which will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 7. 1. Mark & Katherine Bellissimo with Donald & Melania Trump. 2. Stunning views of the Trump Invitational. 3. Katherine & Mark Bellissimo with Jeannie & Tom Tisbo. 4. Ki-Juan Minors sings the national anthem. 5. Winner Laura Kraut aboard Cedric. 6. Brianne Goutal, Darragh Kenny, Laura Kraut, Donald Trump and Mark Bellissimo. 7. Donald Trump, Ki-Juan Minors and Melania Trump. 8. Brianne Goutal rides Ballade van het Indihof. 9. Laura Kraut and Donald Trump. 10. Paige, Mark and Katherine Bellissimo. 11. Laura Kraut with Cedric. 12. Margaret Duprey, Laura Kraut and Donald Trump. 13. Laura Kraut pats Cedric. 14. Dignitaries gather for the award presentation. 15. Sophie Simpson and HC Whoopy 14 won the $5,000 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Speed Class. PHOTOS BY SPORTFOT

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2015 Great Charity Challenge Selected Charities Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches Alzheimer’s Community Care American Association of Caregiving Youth Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Palm Beach County Blue Sky Foundation Breaking the Chains Children’s Case Management/ Families First of Palm Beach County Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation Communities in Schools

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Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation Cros Ministries Elizabeth Faulk Foundation/ Faulk Center for Counseling Equestrian Aid Foundation Family Promise of South Palm Beach County First Care Family Resources Gratitude House Helping Hands Assistance Programs Horses Healing Hearts Jeff Industries Kids Cancer Foundation Leadership Palm Beach County National Wheelchair Sports Fund Oasis Compassion Agency Paws for Liberty Propel Restoration Bridge

Heading into its sixth annual event, the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, returns to Wellington during the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival circuit on Saturday, Feb. 7. The pro-am team competition, held each year at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, has distributed more than $6.2 million to more than 100 nonprofits in Palm Beach County over the last five years. This year, the event has a goal of raising at least $1.5 million to add to its already incredible fundraising amount. Founded in 2010 by Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo and his daughter Paige, the Great Charity Challenge has seen the equestrian community take charitable giving to a new level through the love of horses. At the event, 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to Palm Beach County charities, impacting many thousands of lives

— and it is all done through a one-of-akind equestrian competition. “As always, my daughter Paige and I, along with the many generous families that contribute to this charitable evening, look forward to a great event in 2015,” Bellissimo said. “It is rare that you get the opportunity to touch so many lives in such a unique way. It takes the dedication, time and energy of many people to bring this competition together, and we are so proud of the impact it has had. Last year’s GCC was a spectacular event, and we have even more in store for the coming season. We are excited to see where it can go in the future.” The 2014 winner, Speak Up For

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(Left) Kelly Soleau celebrates her team’s move into the lead at last year’s GCC. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT (Center) Cloe Hymowitz, Ken Berkley and Lili Hymowitz took second-place at last year’s GCC. (Right) Winning team members Kelly Soleau, Ian Millar and Emily Kinch. PHOTOS BY LEXEY HALL

Kids, has seen a huge impact from its winnings at last year’s GCC. Through the event, Speak Up For Kids doubled its annual operating budget by winning $150,000. Lynne Brown, guardian ad litem and president of Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, was thrilled to see the difference the organization could make thanks to the Great Charity Challenge. The money has been used to provide a voice for children in the community now, as well as securing the program for the future. “Our goal was to do something that was different and that involved horses and equal opportunity,” GCC co-founder Paige Bellissimo said. “We are excited for the 2015 Great Charity Challenge and look forward to introducing the sponsors and riders to their charities.” The theme for this year’s event is “su-

per heroes.” After all, the true heroes in the community are the charities. The superheroes (the sponsors and riders) will fight to help their randomly assigned charities in accomplishing their missions. To date, the Great Charity Challenge has made incredible contributions to the Palm Beach County community, and everyone at Equestrian Sport Productions looks forward to a wonderful 2015 event. The competition will offer free general admission and will be held Saturday evening, Feb. 7, under the lights of the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. For additional information, including a list of the participating charities and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.greatcharity challenge.com.

(Left) Riders often decorate horses for the GCC. (Right) Riders Lauren Tisbo, Oliver McCarthy and Lauren Ward with Ron Danta and Danny Robertshaw of Danny & Ron’s Rescue. PHOTOS BY LEXEY HALL

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REFERENCES: [1] Singh T. Aripiprazole-induced weight gain. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2005 Jun;2(6):19. [2] de Moura Souza A, Sichieri R. Association between serum TSH concentration within the normal range and adiposity. Eur J Endocrinol. 2011 Jul;165(1):11-5. [3] Kalra S, Khandelwal SK. Why are our hypothyroid patients unhappy? Is tissue hypothyroidism the answer? Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Jul;15(Suppl 2):S95-8. [4] Dickey RA, Wartofsky L, Feld S. Optimal thyrotropin level: normal ranges and reference intervals are not equivalent. Thyroid. 2005 Sep;15(9):1035-9. [5] Gurnell M, Halsall DJ, Chatterjee VK. What should be done when thyroid function tests do not make sense? Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2011 Jun;74(6):673-8. [6} Shomon M. The Optimal Treatment for Hypothyroidism – Interview with Dr. Ken Woliner. http://thyroid.about.com. January 10, 2011. [7] Kim B. Thyroid hormone as a determinant of energy expenditure and the basal metabolic rate. Thyroid. 2008 Feb;18(2):141-4. [8] Singh P, et al. The impact of yoga upon female patients suffering from hypothyroidism. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2011 Aug;17(3):132-4. [9] Schomburg L. Treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with selenium: no risks, just benefits? Thyroid. 2011 May;21(5):563-4. [10] Celi FS, et al. Metabolic effects of liothyronine therapy in hypothyroidism: a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial of liothyronine versus levothyroxine. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Nov: 96(11):34466-74. [11] Ricken R, et al. Long-term treatment with supraphysiological doses of thyroid hormone in affective disorders - effects on bone mineral density. J Affect Disord. 2012 Jan;136(1-2):e89-94. 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 ; 561-314-0950; knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com

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From the soaring jumpers to the steadfast hunters, the Winter Equestrian Festival packs in talent from across the globe. Nowhere else can you find up-and-coming equestrian stars riding alongside seasoned champions. This year’s Faces of WEF section introduces you to just a few of the thousands of talented riders that make Wellington their home. From the pony ring to the grand prix arena, there is truly a wide variety of talent, each one of them going for glory. Each page offers a glimpse of the riders’ backgrounds and numerous accolades, as well as a stunning photo. We encourage you to check it out and, if you haven’t already, head over to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center to catch some of the world-class competition. Maybe you’ll see a familiar face or two! wellington the magazine | february 2015

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GEORGINA BLOOMBERG The daughter of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Georgina Bloomberg is both a fierce competitor and generous philanthropist. Riding since she was four years old, Bloomberg first made a name on the show jumping circuit in 2002 when she helped her team to a gold medal at the North American Young Rider Championships. The following year, she earned an individual gold. In 2004, she was honored with the Maxine Beard Award by the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation and also took home the $50,000 Liberty Cup at the Metropolitan National Horse Show. Since then, she has been a consistent competitor on the grand prix circuit, including taking third place at the $250,000 FTI Consulting Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier in 2013. Bloomberg created the Riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet in 2006, a nonprofit dedicated to providing riding clothes to therapeutic programs, pony clubs and riders in need. She has also written a series of teen novels set in the equestrian world and has been honored by the ASPCA for her animal welfare work. wellington the magazine | february 2015

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LIZA BOYD A hunter top rider and trainer, Liza Boyd is consistently in the ribbons at WEF and at competitions across the world. She was named Best Child Rider a record-setting four times at the Washington International Horse Show and was named Overall World Championship Hunter Rider three times while still a junior competitor. She has won more than 25 U.S. Hunter Jumper Association national and international hunter derbies, including winning the 2013 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship. Additionally, she is the only rider to have won World Champion Hunter Rider Pony, Junior and Professional titles, winning her first WCHR Professional title in 2013. Boyd is also a three-time winner of the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular at WEF. In 2010, Boyd was chosen for the World Equestrian Games USHJA Hunter Derby Exhibition Team. Last year, she was awarded the USEF Emerson Burr Award for Excellence in Hunters. Boyd has already taken home ribbons this season at WEF. wellington the magazine | february 2015

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KENT FARRINGTON With a long list of wins already under his belt, Kent Farrington is primed to be at the top of the competition this year at WEF. Farrington began riding at age eight and has worked with both British Olympian Tim Grubb and U.S. Olympian Leslie Burr Howard. Farrington made a name for himself in 2007, capping off a winning season with first place in the Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championships. He has since racked up numerous wins at home and abroad. In 2011, he helped the U.S. to the gold at the Pan American Games in Mexico and, in 2013, won team gold at the FEI Nations Cup CSIO4*. In 2014, he took home a team bronze medal at the World Cup. Farrington has been a local star for many years, notably winning the Trump Invitational CSI2* in both 2013 and 2014. He returns to WEF this year for another intense season of competition.

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EMMA KURTZ

EMMA KURTZ Fourteen-year-old Emma Kurtz is no stranger to the show ring. The Ohio native has spent the past several years raking in ribbons in the pony ring. Kurtz trains at Madison Hills Farm with Amanda Lyerly and Mike Rheinheimer, who have helped jump-start her career. In 2012, Kurtz was the WEF Circuit Champion in both the small and large pony divisions; titles she repeated in 2013. She took second place at the 2013 U.S. Pony Medal Finals and, later that year, she took top honors at the Washington International Horse Show Pony Equestrian Finals on True Love. Last year, Emma took the Grand Pony Hunter Championship and Best Pony Rider titles at Capital Challenge Horse Show. You can expect her to be a top contender at WEF, where she returns to snap up more titles.

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ERIC LAMAZE

ERIC LAMAZE Olympian Eric Lamaze has represented Canada at some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toughest competitions and is a familiar face in the grand prix ring at WEF. He got his start in show jumping training with celebrated coach Diane Dubuc, who helped launch his career. In 2007, Lamaze became the first Canadian show jumper in 20 years to be ranked top 10 in the world rankings. That year he helped Canada to a silver medal at the Pan American Games and also won an individual bronze. In 2009 and 2010, he took the top place in the Rolex World Rankings. In 2008, aboard Hickstead, Lamaze took home the individual gold medal at the Olympic Games in Beijing, as well as the silver team show jumping medal. Lamaze has racked up several wins on the grand prix circuit at WEF and is likely to take many more.

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MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM

MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM Olympian Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum is an American-born German star who has already jumped her way to the Rider of the Year title three times. She began riding at a young age, but a 1991 visit to Germany to train with Olympian Paul Schockemรถhle ignited her career. Aboard her talented Hanoverian gelding Shutterfly, Michaels-Beerbaum went on to compete for Germany across the world. She is the first woman to win the World Cup Finals three times, taking the titles in 2005, 2008 and 2009. She has also won the Nations Cup eight times, and took the Ladies German Championship gold medal in 1999 and 2001. In 2006, she won both team and individual gold medals at the World Championships. Michaels-Beerbaum competed for Germany in the 2008 Olympic Games and took home team bronze. Though Shutterfly retired in 2011, Michaels-Beerbaum continues to be a force to reckon with, both at WEF and at competitions around the globe. wellington the magazine | february 2015

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RODRIGO PESSOA

RODRIGO PESSOA Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa has horses in his blood. His father is Olympian Nelson Pessoa, one of Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost equestrian athletes. Pessoa began competing in 1981 and claimed his first title at age 10. By 14, he was competing in grand prix competition, and at 19 was one of the youngest riders to compete in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. The young talent returned to the Olympic games in 1996 and helped Brazil to a team bronze show jumping medal. Two years later, he was named the youngest world champion when he won the 1998 FEI World Equestrian Games in Rome. He also took top honors in the World Cup Final for three consecutive years from 1998 to 2000. At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, he again took a team bronze medal, and was awarded the individual gold at his appearance at the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. Pessoa is a regular competitor at WEF, where he is no stranger to the podium. wellington the magazine | february 2015

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JESSICA SPRINGSTEEN The daughter of famed rocker Bruce Springsteen, Jessica Springsteen has rocked the competition in grand prix arenas around the world. Riding since she was four years old, Springsteen took the pony division by storm, winning the Washington International Pony Equitation Classic. In 2008, she won the ASPCA Maclay National Championship and the following year topped the George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation Championship. In 2012, she was named as an alternate for the 2012 Olympic Games and, later that year, purchased the gold-medal-winning mount Vindicat W. In August 2014, aboard Vindicat W, Springsteen helped the U.S. to a gold medal win at the Nations Cup in Dublin. She will kick off a year of top competition in the ring at WEF, where sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to stand out.

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ALEXANDER ZETTERMAN Swedish rider Alexander Zetterman has his sights set on the Olympic Games. He grew up in a family of professional show jumpers and competed from an early age. He took his first gold in the Swedish championships at age 10 and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there. By 14, Zetterman had racked up an impressive five gold medals at the Swedish championship and a team silver medal at the European championships. He has competed in several European championships since, and in 2009 was ranked 128th in the senior world rankings, while still a junior. He was invited to the Swedish Olympic talent program and is one of the youngest professional riders on the Swedish national team. With the 2016 Olympic Games in sight, Zetterman is sure to make a splash on the WEF circuit this year as he chases his dreams.

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Legendary Trainer George Morris At Home In Wellington By Rebecca Walton

In the equestrian world, there is one man referred to as the “godfather.” His name is said in hushed, reverent tones. He is respected across all disciplines as one of the most knowledgeable and gifted coaches and trainers ever. His name is George Morris, and he calls Wellington home.

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Morris, a “founding father” of hunt seat equitation, won the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Finals and AHSA Hunt Seat Equitation Medal Final in 1952 at just 14 years old, making him the youngest rider to ever accomplish the feat. From there, his career was

launched. Morris went on to win a team gold medal in the 1959 Pan American Games, a team silver medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics and to ride on eight winning Nations Cup teams between 1958 and 1960. As someone who has always given back to the equestrian community, Morris served as chef d’equipe of the United States Show Jumping Team for eight years, beginning in 2005, the same year that Wellington became his permanent home. During his tenure as chef d’equipe, Morris guided the United States to a team gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong and an individual bronze medal, as well as team and individual silver medals at the 2006 FEI

World Equestrian Games, and team and individual gold medals at the 2011 Pan American Games. So what makes Wellington the perfect base for a rider and trainer of Morris’ caliber? It is an equestrian mecca. Sought after the world over, Morris began traveling from his base in New Jersey to Wellington in 1978. “In the early years, we went all over Florida, we didn’t just stay in Palm Beach,” Morris recalled. “When we started to stay longer and longer in Palm Beach and it became more of a multi-show circuit, I rented in different places. Eventually, I bought a home in 1999.” At that time, Morris was still riding and competing out of his own Hunterdon Farm in New Jersey, but he made the trip to Wellington every year to be a part of the Winter Equestrian Festival. “The weather — that’s why everyone comes here for so many months,” he said. “Also, it’s a horse show mecca. There is show jumping, dressage, polo, wellington the magazine | february 2015

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racing and hunters. Wellington has become synonymous worldwide as a horse show mecca. Gene Mische, he built that up. He had a base in Palm Meadow, and 50 years ago started the Florida circuit.” Morris also gives credit to the current show producers. “Gene created it. It was his idea, and Mark Bellissimo has really elaborated on it. It’s a fantastic place,” he said. In 2005, after taking the role as chef d’equipe of the U.S. Show Jumping Team, Morris sold his farm in New Jersey and made Wellington his yearround home. Today, he has set his sights on developing the future of the sport by conducting clinics around the world, focusing on helping riders develop correct form and function. Every year, Morris travels the country and the world conducting weekly clinics for riders of all levels, passing on his wisdom. Diane Carney of Illinois hosts Morris twice a year. “Real riding takes real effort,” Carney said. “George’s endless support of correct riding as it relates to quality performance is the goal of every horse person in the saddle.” Yet despite being sought after the world over, Morris always returns home to Wellington, and always spends his winters helping riders in their pursuit of excellence during the Winter Equestrian Festival. “There’s no place like it, especially as a winter show facility,” he said. “There are comparable places; there are wonderful places, but I don’t know of a place in the winter that is like this.” PHOTO BY KENNETH KRAUS

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Competing At WEF Has Come Full Circle For Molly Ashe Cawley By Emily Riden

The first time Molly Ashe Cawley stepped into the ring at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, it wasn’t for one of the grand prix classes that she frequents today. Her WEF introduction came long before she could clear a 1.60m fence and well before the horse show circuit became quite the international equestrian destination that it is now. Molly was just 7 years old the first time she made the trip from Tennessee to Wellington with her mother, Sue Ashe, to make her debut in the WEF pony rings. From that year on, the migration from Tennessee to Wellington became an annual one for the Ashe family, including Sue, Molly and Molly’s brother Neil, offering them an excuse to head south to warmer weather, and, more importantly, to some of the best equestrian competition in the country. “It was always fun for us because mother took us out of school, and we did tutorial school for the six weeks or so that we were here,” Molly recalled. “It was kind of like a mini-vacation midschool-year for my brother and I. We took full advantage of that.” It was also a time to catch up with old friends and make new ones. “We always looked forward to getting to see everyone who was competing,” she said. “For me, I loved getting to see everybody and people we didn’t get to see all the time. They were all in Wellington.”

For Sue, coming to Wellington presented a chance to glean from the best and pass their instruction on to her children and her numerous students. “What I really enjoyed the most, as a trainer back then, was sitting in the schooling area and listening to George [Morris],” Sue said. “I was from Tennessee; I could go back and improve my training based on what I observed from George and all of the big guys in the schooling area. It was an invitation waiting to happen.” That opportunity to learn, the competition, the sunny weather in the middle of winter — it all kept the Ashes flying back and forth every winter, before finally becoming more permanent residents of the now thriving equestrian community. In 1999, Molly won her first grand prix, the $50,000 Grand Prix of Lake Placid, and in the same year, she purchased her first home in Wellington in order to have a place to stay close to the ever-expanding WEF circuit. Just a few

years earlier, Sue had also purchased a home in Wellington in the Palm Beach Polo & Country Club community. Over the next few years, Molly’s list of wins grew extensively, and simultaneously the WEF show circuit was doing the same, having made the move to the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Center. It is an expansion that has continued to this day at what is now WEF’s home at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center — and the Ashes have had a front row seat. “Wow is all that you can say. It used to be a quaint little village, and it’s certainly not anymore,” Sue said. “It’s a great town, and everything now is so close. You can do anything you want probably within an 8-mile radius as far as shopping.” The nightlife has grown as well. “Back when I first bought my house, we had to drive all the way to Palm Beach to go out to dinner,” Molly said. “The only thing back then was Cobblestones. It has grown a lot. Where the show grounds are now? That’s where we used to go trail riding down the canal. The show grounds were the end of the road; South Shore ended there. It’s kind of cool to watch it grow that much.” Not only has the horse show circuit grown to encompass 12 weeks and thousands of entries, but Molly has come quite a long way from her first

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(Above, left to right) Molly riding small pony hunter Blitzen in 1979. Molly and Neuville compete in Wellington during the mid-2000s Molly rode Kroon Gravin to international success, including at the Winter Equestrian Festival, where they’re pictured in 2007. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

Molly Ashe Cawley and Louisburg Farm’s Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve will be ones to watch at this year’s Winter Equestrian Festival. PHOTO BY KENDALL BIERER

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time in the WEF pony ring. She has racked up numerous wins, including the Banco Herrero Grand Prix in Gijon, Spain, the Eternit Grand Prix of Germany in Berlin, the Audi Grand Prix of Maastricht in Holland, the $75,000 Tampa Grand Prix World Cup Qualifier, the $200,000 American Invitational two times and the $50,000 Grand Prix of Devon — and that was just from 2000 to 2002. And in a way, things have come full circle at WEF for the Ashes. It’s no longer Molly making her debut in the youngest rider divisions, but her own children, daughter, Taylor, and son, Connor. And it’s no longer Sue bringing students to Wellington and gleaning information from the best; now it’s Molly’s turn. Along with her husband, Chris Cawley, and one of the country’s most acclaimed trainers and judges, Timmy Kees, Molly co-

operates Norfield Stables LLC, offering top instruction for hunter, jumper and equitation riders of all levels. Molly and Chris now call Wellington home for six months of the year, and this season, Norfield has 28 horses on their beautiful rented farm in Wellington. Connecticut is technically home base for Norfield Stables, but for Molly, there is something about Wellington that truly feels like home as well. “For us now, I love the fact that we get to unpack our suitcases for six months,” Molly said. “This is home to us now because this is the one place that we do get to stay put for a while. I think it’s nice for the kids too to be in this environment instead of freezing our butts off and stuck inside up north. There’s a lot I like about being here in the winter. I imagine we’ll be here for a lot of years to come.”

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For more than 30 years, EquiSafe Fencing Company has led the industry in European markets, putting the welfare of horses first with an innovative, attractive and safe design. This season, EquiSafe crosses the ocean to enter into a new market, bringing its unique fencing design to the forefront of the American equestrian industry as EquiSafe US. Based in Wellington, EquiSafe’s European-style, maintenance-free fencing will change the future of fencing for riders, trainers and owners. EquiSafe horse fencing sets a new standard in the United States. Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and suitable additives, EquiSafe fencing is safe, environmentally friendly, visually pleasing and maintenance-free. Made from recycled plastics and materials in Sweden, EquiSafe has a minimal environmental footprint. Its sustainable practices result in not only high quality products, but also a long-lasting and beautiful addition to an equestrian property.

EquiSafe offers an array of products suitable for any farm or discipline, with each fence holding its color, strength and safety features for years to come. HDPE is unbreakable and has shape memory, and is guaranteed to withstand various weather conditions, trauma and unexpected environmental factors. “The idea for EquiSafe started when a horse got into an accident with wood fencing; actually, it was my parents’ horse,” EquiSafe co-owner Tomas Möller said. “They saw an opportunity to make a fence that is totally safe for the horse, and this is always number one with our product. We care about the horses, and we want for them to be safe. It is an added bonus that the fence is visually pleasing to the eye with its round design. It is a totally unique product; there is no one else who has this.” The family-owned and operated business has built a strong reputation for not only the product, but also cus-

tomer service and product guarantee. EquiSafe guarantees 10 years for all its fencing, with the secret to safety found in its design and materials. EquiSafe designs fencing with lifestyle, discipline and facility in mind. With an array of products that are unique to EquiSafe, including injuryfree arenas, pastures and property fencing, there is an option for everyone. All of the fences focus on the safety and security of horses, and are built with a circular profile that avoids sharp edges, corners or other potentially damaging elements. With EquiSafe, horses stay safe without the hassle of broken boards, ugly wires or fading and cracked paint. In addition to standard fencing options, EquiSafe’s proprietary designs allow for the inclusion of numerous customizable options. For pastures and turn-out areas, hot wires can be embedded into the fencing in a seamless, yet effective way. Utilizing a unique spiral conductor, the hot wire can be made wellington the magazine | february 2015

as a mesh, embedded directly into the HDPE, or can be externally mounted in a more traditional way. For arenas and property fencing, EquiSafe has developed an exclusive LED lighting system that illuminates the fence in a safe, aesthetically pleasing way. The LED lights last for years, while adding luxury, value and safety to the enclosed facility. The LED system increases the safety of night turnout, as

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well as keeps the fence subtly visible to avoid common injuries that can occur with a wooden fence. This also provides the added security benefit of deterring wild animals or intruders. In addition to the increased safety, visibility and stunning visuals of EquiSafe fencing, it is quick and easy to install. With EquiSafe’s highly trained experts, installation is a smooth, efficient process. Up to 100 meters of fencing can be installed in one day, and EquiSafe will remove all remaining fencing and materials. EquiSafe owners Tomas Möller and Kristina Kristiansson traveled to Wellington from Sweden to personally install fencing at two properties: Blue Marlin Farm and IDA Farms, located in Little Ranches. “This is the metro of horses — the winter horse capital of the world,” Kristiansson said. “To start here is the best thing we can do for EquiSafe US, and in time, we will move to other areas of the

United States. I think that we will do well here and spread. There is a need for our unique fencing in Florida. We provide safety, security and a beautiful product.” EquiSafe US is hands-on, with representatives who know and understand the equestrian community, as well as the needs of the horses. EquiSafe US is also a proud sponsor of the Global Dressage Festival, featuring some of the world’s best dressage horse and rider combinations, as well as the Winter Equestrian Festival. With more than 30 years in the fencing industry, EquiSafe US has perfected its product design, offering an array of options to fit the needs of every unique property. With EquiSafe’s durability, aesthetic value and unparalleled safety features, its owners recommend it as the best option at the best price. For more information about EquiSafe US, e-mail Jason.Carter@EquiSafeUS.com or Tommy.Hallander@EquiSafeUS.com.

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American Heritage School 10th-grader Skylar Rogalny has just received her first varsity letter. But unlike school initials worn on a jacket or sweater, Skylar’s letter is a slim sheet of paper that arrived in an envelope — and she couldn’t have received her honor without hoofed help. Skylar’s letter was a Letter of Recognition awarded by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). She also received a congratulatory certificate, a letterman patch and a lapel pin. As one of an elite group of young equestrians whose work has been regarded as outstanding by the USEF, Skylar is now part of USEF’s High School Equestrian Athlete program. The program was developed to honor individual achievements with a varsity letter in the student’s chosen sport, as well as to provide recognition for the accomplishments of young equestrians and encourage their future involvement in equestrian sport. The USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program encompasses young equestrians involved in all breeds and disciplines from grassroots to international competitions. “I did a lot of different classes,” explained Skylar, who competes as a hunter-jumper rider. “I participated in the children’s jumpers with a grand prix horse, and then I moved up with another horse. The USEF recognized that I was doing really well in the classes.” At 16, Skylar has already been riding and working with horses for 13 years. She inherited her equestrian love from her mother, Cathy.

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“My mom started riding when she was young, and she got me into it. It’s really fun and exciting,” Skylar said. “She does hunter-jumper also. Right now, I do the Low Junior Jumper class.” Fortunately for Skylar, she attends the American Heritage School. With campuses in Delray Beach and Plantation, the school enables students to get a college preparatory education while pursuing their equestrian passions at the same time through the American Heritage Equestrian Program. Skylar devotes about 30 hours a week to working with horses. All equestrian program students in grades 7 to 12 attend regular classes from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. They are able to complete all the requirements of a college preparatory curriculum while benefiting from extensive course offerings, personalized college guidance and all the advanced facilities available at the school. “I started there in ninth grade, for high school,” Skylar said. “As part of the equestrian program, I attend periods one through five, then, at 1:30 p.m., we take the equestrian bus, which drops us off at our barns.” Skylar’s barn is at Sweet Oak Farm, where she has been riding ever since she was 6 years old. “We have more

Skylar Rogalny and Quiloa finished third out of more than 50 entries in the Low Junior Jumper Classic at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival.

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than 70 horses at the barn,” she said. “I have the honor of working with grand prix horses at the barn. I make sure everything is organized, I help train the horses, and I get them ready for the owners.” Although Skylar works at Sweet Oak Farm year-round, things ramp up when the Winter Equestrian Festival gets underway in Wellington. That’s when she works at the horse show as well. There, she learns valuable lessons about competition firsthand — tips she can use when she competes herself. “On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the American Heritage bus takes us to Castlewood Farm, where a trainer gives us lessons on horses we don’t know,” Skylar said. “This prepares us for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) shows, where we pick a horse’s name out of a hat. Depending on the horse you get, you can choose to jump or do flat. You compete against other teams and sometimes against your own team

members, but you don’t compete with your usual team.” In addition to her equestrian activities, Skylar enjoys marine science and is considering a career as a marine biologist. “I like getting into small things, the details, and I like science,” she said. “It’s an interesting subject and keeps me focused. But I also enjoy designing, architecture and math. American Heritage does prepare you really well for anything you need. There are different programs and clubs you can go to, and everyone is really nice there. I enjoy the diversity of sports offered, too.” Understanding the unique challenges that go along with juggling the schedule of a competitive equestrian athlete, American Heritage designed its equestrian program to help fulfill those passions and goals. The program can be adapted to support a number of equestrian disciplines, such as show jumping, hunter riding, dressage and polo.

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“We understand the challenges that go along with juggling the schedule of a competitive equestrian athlete, so we designed our award-winning equestrian program to help fulfill passions and goals,” said Melanie Hoffman of American Heritage. “High school students in the program are eligible for physical education course credit after a review of documentation of their training schedule. All days missed for equestrianrelated activities are deemed excused absences, and any class work is made up at a later date.” In addition, the school hosts not one, but two IEA teams for middle and high school students. Riders compete throughout the year at various shows in the region and across the country. “Junior equestrians” (kindergarten through fifth-grade students) can take lessons after school at one of several nationally recognized barns and training programs, and are invited to various team events, giving them the oppor-

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tunity to learn and grow with the program. By sixth grade, students can be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. daily to train for the IEA team at their barns. “We are very proud of Skylar Rogalny for being selected as member of the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s High School Athlete Program,” American Heritage Headmaster Robert Stone said. “Skylar is a very accomplished equestrian student athlete. She successfully balances the rigorous college preparatory curriculum here at American Heritage School with an equally challenging equestrian and competition schedule through our equestrian program. She is well deserving of this acknowledgement.” This kind of support from her parents, her barn, her school and the USEF is giving Skylar the assistance she needs to help take her equestrian dreams to the next level. To learn more about the American Heritage Equestrian Program, call (561) 4957272 or visit www.ahschool.com.

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Several themes reign over the new Kingsland Equestrian collection. The Sport Theme follows up on the popular Winter 2014 theme matching many of the same patches and colors. Modern Drama has a stylish, darker look with a fabulous line colored in Blackberry Cordial as the latest trend. The style range is wide, and the details are stunning — mix and compose your look by combining exquisite materials in soft wool mix fabrics, velvet, leather and crystals. All the garments are eco-friendly and comfortable to wear. The pieces are all great for riding at home or in the warm-up ring, but still transition well to the gym, a casual dinner, or to sit and watch the horse show. All of the items pictured are available at the Kingsland Equestrian booth at the Winter Equestrian Festival, so stop by today an pick out your next great outfit! See more choices at www.kingslandequestrian.com.

Marcus Ehning - Men’s rainproof bomber jacket; Emily Llewellyn - Women’s fleece jacket with built-in hand warmers and thumb holes; Beat Mändli - Men’s puffer winter jacket; Reed Kessler - Women’s fleece jacket with built-in hand warmers and thumb holes in gray.

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Tipsy Salon & Spa Enjoy Head-To-Toe Pampering Served Up With A Glass Of Wine Story and Photos by Julie Unger

Owned by Beth Nguyen and Matt Lindahl, Tipsy Salon & Spa offers a wide variety of head-to-toe delights. There are currently three Tipsy locations, with two more on the way, but the Wellington location is the largest. Entering the large, airy salon, to the left are hair stations, followed by acrylic and Dip It stations, pedicure chairs, facial and massage treatment rooms, the bar, the shampoo bar, more hair stations, and the center of the room has a manicure and blow-dry bar. Tipsy is a one-stop-shop for all things beauty and glam also offering drinks, but perhaps the first observation is one of the most interesting aspects of Tipsy

— it is odorless. The often-familiar blast of nail and hair product typically associated with beauty locations is noticeably absent. “It’s part of our model for Tipsy’s,” Lindahl said. “A lot of times, people don’t realize everything that goes on in a salon with the hairspray, with the products you use for both hair and nails.” They accomplish this, Nguyen and

Lindahl explained, through three highpowered custom air conditioning units throughout the facility that do not recycle the air in the building. They also have a portable Aerovax Air Purification System that can be kept nearby during certain experiences. The Wellington location re-opened near the Mall at Wellington Green, at 10120 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 100, in December 2013 under Tispy’s original wellington the magazine | february 2015

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owners from its previous Wellington Reserve location. “We like being by the mall, in the great community of Wellington, because it is really where we moved when we came to Florida. It is the first place we came, we picked, and it has been like home for us. That’s why we’ve liked Wellington for these last 10 years,” said Lindahl, who came to Florida from Arkansas. The concept for Tipsy can be traced back to Nguyen’s family. Her mother worked in a salon to send her children to medical school. After Nguyen graduated, one of her brothers formulated the concept, and they quickly went to work making it a reality. “Wellington was the first Tipsy we ever did,” Lindahl said. “It was a lot of fun. When we first opened a bar in a salon, people really didn’t know what it would be like. The clients in Wellington kind of made it their own, and it was the hang-out place.”

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Tipsy’s became a location that could switch from the everyday hair and nails to a special event location, where bachelorette parties, corporate parties and birthday parties were held. Tipsy also proved to be perfect for a girl’s night out. “We were the only salon, at the time, to stay open until 11 o’clock at night,

and sometimes clients wouldn’t leave until 2 a.m.” Nguyen said. From there, the concept became a franchise. Tipsy is known for its cleanliness, autoclaving the instruments, and offering wine with manicures and pedicures. “At Tipsy, we’re known for our pedicures, hosting parties and doing really

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great hair,” Lindahl said. “Clients can get their hair done at the same time as they get their nails done.” Lindahl explained that Tipsy is one of the only local salons to use pedicure liners to prevent the risk of infection, and all of the nail technicians use surgical tools. Nguyen’s medical background has

proven to be essential in keeping everything safe for clients. Tipsy is an Ouidad-certified salon, and uses high-end specialty products such as Dip It, Goldwell, Davines, Peter Coppola Keratin Concept and Cezanne hair products. Esthetician Sen Knox has been with Tipsy since day one, specializing in

signature lift facials, microderm abrasion, pumpkin peels and other specialty treatments that attract worldwide clients to the salon. Tipsy is offering many special packages and gift cards during February for Valentine’s Day. To learn more about the services offered at Tipsy Salon & Spa, visit www. tipsysalons.com or call (561) 791-5603.

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Equestrian Club Estates A Unique Oasis Right Next Door To The Show Grounds Story and Photos by Julie Unger

The beautiful Equestrian Club Estates neighborhood is nestled away behind the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Visitors can get there by following Equestrian Club Drive off of Pierson Road to the community’s newly renovated gatehouse. “Equestrian Club Estates is an oasis for horse lovers that provides an ease and convenience to and from the horse show that is unmatched anywhere in Wellington,” said Lynda Sirota, president of the Equestrian Club Estates Property Owners’ Association. This unique community in the heart of Wellington’s equestrian preserve has three areas, Sirota explained, named by

the streets, which in turn are named after famous grand prix horses. Calypso Lane and Stroller Way, with 35 and 39 homes, respectively, feature homes on smaller lots on the west side of Equestrian Club Drive, and on the east, along Ambassador Drive, are homes on larger lots. Ambassador’s 20 homes, each built on approximately an acre of land, include the homes on two smaller offshoots: Jappeloup Lane and Touch of Class Court. Developers broke ground on Equestrian Club Estates in the 1980s, and built a few houses per street. “In the mid-1990s, a development company called Camelot bought Stroller’s proper-

ties and developed it. Jason Shinn with Triple Crown, and his father-in-law, Bill Varney, developed the rest of Calypso.” Camelot also bought the remaining property along Ambassador. “There were only about two or three houses over here — the rest of it was vacant land,” Sirota said. Each enclave has its own personality, Sirota said, because they were built by different developers at different times. The homes on Calypso and Stroller are similar, with Mediterranean architectural details providing a beautiful canvas for elaborate, colorful landscaping. The homes on Ambassador take advantage of the additional land and feature wellington the magazine | february 2015

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breathtaking landscaping features, private pools and unique architectural details. The beauty of the community is something that the board of directors and the architectural review committee work hard to maintain and improve. The board includes President Lynda Sirota, Fred McNamara, Kate Coyne, Kate Oliver and Ellen Crown, while the committee includes Chair Barbara Ginader, Lori Kasowitz, Patricia Hipwood, Ellen Crown and Lynda Sirota. Many community improvements have been implemented in the last few years, including a new gated entrance that was rebuilt and renovated during the summer of 2014 along with a stateof-the-art security system. In 2013, the roads were redone, and a new fence was put in along the horse trail that runs through the community along Equestrian Club Drive. In 2012, a new landscaping plan took root, which included adding big oak

trees to the entryway and changing the landscaping on the islands. Despite the many large projects completed in the last few years, Sirota said that the community does have a wish list for the future. The board would like to do a major overhaul on the landscaping for the guardhouse, change the landscaping for the bridges and increase the landscaping lighting. Cascading down over the bridges that connect the different areas of the community are bright flowers, which add a feeling of elegance and serenity to the community-wide lake system that meanders through, offering every home the ability to be waterfront. Horses are not kept on the premises, though they do stroll through. Community residents tend to keep horses either at the show grounds, at private barns, boarding with trainers or stalled elsewhere locally, Sirota explained, adding that the pet-friendly community is home to many dogs and cats.

Equestrian Club Estates is an amazing place for equestrians to call home. “It’s a very diverse equestrian community because we have people in the community who are actual trainers and have equestrian business, then we have professionals who live here, grand prix riders, parents of amateurs and pony children,” Sirota said. “There are very few people who live here who are not equestrian people.” Proximity to the horse show is a unique and distinctive trait for the community. “My daughter can be in the warm-up ring, my husband can get into the golf cart, go and watch her, then come back… and have only been gone 45 minutes,” she said. Such proximity begets convenience, and residents are able to bike, drive a moped or even walk to the nearby equestrian facilities, which act as a central hub for social activity for residents of Equestrian Club Estates. “We see each other all the time at the

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Dr. Travis Laas Brings

Unique Expertise To His Equestrian Real Estate Clients Story by Matthew Auerbach • Photo by Abner Pedraza

Some people begin traveling on their career path at an early age, while others take years to discover the right road. Dr. Travis Laas got into real estate by accident — literally. “I grew up on a ranch in New Mexico, and I come from a family of veterinarians,” he recalled. “I did my undergrad work and received my degree in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University. I came to Wellington in 2008 to work as an equine veterinarian. However, I was severely injured in a horse-related accident. After several surgeries, he decided to leave his veterinary career behind. However, when one door closes, another opens. “While I was practicing, I obviously spent a lot of time at different equestrian facilities,” Laas said. “The layout of the farms, the way the horses were affected by their environment and seeing what amenities worked best for the owners and riders led to my interest in equestrian real estate.” As someone who played polo, it should come as no surprise that equestrian real estate is Laas’ field of expertise at Engel & Völkers Wellington. He concentrates on sales, leasing and fully designing facilities for both sport horses and polo. “I specialize in luxury equestrian real estate,” he said. “Extensive time in the field driving to various polo and sport horse facilities gave me valuable insight. Due to this, I know the ins and outs and minute details of the many farms in the Wellington equestrian community.” His time spent as an equine veterinarian is an added bonus to his clients.

“My knowledge of what makes and keeps a horse happy and healthy allows me to give my clients expert insight into which facilities fit their lifestyle and the health and fitness of their horses,” Laas said. Currently ranked as the fourth-highest producing agent in the Wellington area, Laas believes that he has achieved that level of success due to experience and a solid work ethic. “I credit that to superior product knowledge and strong local connections,” he said. “I’m honest, and I work hard for my clients. Each one is handled with the highest amount of professionalism and discretion.” Of course, it doesn’t hurt to be associated with a company that is known worldwide. “Engel & Völkers is an international company with far reach and distinguished networks,” Laas said. “When clients list a property with me, it is advertised on the global market.” Laas is optimistic when it comes to the local real estate market, thanks in large part to the community he served during his time as a veterinarian. “The Wellington real estate market is stable,” he said. “In my opinion, that is due to the equestrian element, which draws international buyers and high net worth individuals. These two factors insulate our market from common domestic factors.” Engel & Völkers Wellington is located at 13501 South Shore Blvd. For more information, call Laas at (561) 906-7007. wellington the magazine | february 2015 117

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Dr. Adam Katz Opens New

Podiatry Office In Wellington Story by Ron Bukley • Photo by Abner Pedraza

Dr. Adam Katz has opened a new Premier Podiatry Group office at 1041 State Road 7, Suite 5, in Wellington. The new office is in addition to his office in Boynton Beach, where he has practiced for 14 years. “I live between both offices, and I like the Wellington area,” he said. “I’d like to move out here eventually.” Originally from Long Island, N.Y., he attended the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and did his surgical training in the New Orleans area before moving to Florida, where he started his practice in Boynton Beach. Married to wife Michelle, they have two boys, ages 3 and 9. Originally studying accounting, Katz realized that he had potential for the medical profession. “I switched my major to pre-med, and during that time I was playing a lot of basketball and had a bad ankle injury. One of the guys I was playing basketball with was a podiatrist, and he helped fix my ankle,” Katz recalled. Spending some time at the podiatry office, Katz liked what he saw, especially the great rapport the doctor had with the patients he saw on a regular basis. Katz treats all types of foot and ankle conditions in people of all ages. Although he is comfortable in the operating room, common conditions he treats in the office are diabetic-related and footwear-related issues. “Type 2 diabetes is prevalent, and many of these diabetic patients develop microvascular or small-vessel disease, where they lose profusion to their feet, and that leads to neuropathy, where they lose the protective sensation and nerves die in their feet,” he explained. “Because of that, they are at risk of building excessive callous, which results in ulcerations and sores.” The condition can lead to infections and even amputations if not treated, which has led some Medicare patients to qualify for diabetic shoes and inserts to prevent those conditions as an alternative to more expensive surgery, Katz said. Children have their own age-specific conditions. “I treat kids with flat feet,” he said. “I treat kids with ingrown toenails, warts and dermatological conditions, any kind of skin lesions on the foot. I have patients who are diagnosed with melanomas on their feet, squamous cell carcinomas, basal cell carci-

nomas, sports injuries, sprains, fractures — basically, all foot and ankle problems.” Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Katz recently acquired a laser to treat fungal toenails, a common condition in South Florida. “It’s painless, and it’s much more successful than the topical and oral medications, which are tough on your liver and they interact with other medications, so it’s a very good option,” he said. Another common condition he treats is heel and arch pain, and heel spur syndrome, which limits the ability to walk. “Usually it’s related to walking barefoot on the tile floors down here or wearing flip-flops or flat sandals or flat water shoes,” he said. “I probably see four or five patients a day with that.” He also sees patients with bunions or hammer toe deformities, where the big toe moves over the smaller toes. “I do surgical corrections of that,” Katz said. “Often it’s related to the shoes that they wear. Also, there’s definitely a genetic predisposition.” Surgical procedures to correct those conditions have improved greatly in recent years, enabling better results and quicker recovery, he noted. Other common issues are foot cramps, varicose veins and swelling of the ankles. The most common cause of cramping feet is not drinking enough water, Katz said. Treatment for swelling, commonly caused by standing or sitting for long periods, is most simply treated by putting one’s feet up several times a day and/or compression hosiery, which he can prescribe. He also treats sports injuries, sprains and dislocations, and advises people with injuries to have them seen as soon as possible, because delaying treatment can lead to more serious disorders requiring surgery as opposed to in-office treatments. For more information about Premier Podiatry Group, call (561) 328-8066 or visit www.premierpodiatrygroup.com. wellington the magazine | february 2015

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Major Capital Campaign Underway At The Caridad Center, Florida’s Largest Free Healthcare Clinic Story by Deborah Welky • Photos by Janis Bucher

Where do you go if you live in Palm Beach County, get sick, and have no financial resources? For thousands of people each year, the answer is the Caridad Center. The Caridad organization has a small administrative staff and a team of approximately 400 medical professionals who donate their time to provide free medical, dental and outreach services to the uninsured and underserved of Palm Beach County. The value of these services has been calculated to be over $3.2 million per year, making Caridad the largest free healthcare clinic in the state. 120

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Caridad (which means “charity” in Spanish) also saves county taxpayers an estimated $5.1 million annually in money that would have been spent on costly emergency-room visits. In existence for more than two decades, the clinic is now at maximum capacity, handling almost 26,000 patient visits per year. “There is a tremendous, growing need in the community, and it is our

hope to meet that need,” Board Member Caroline Moran said. “We have the volunteers; we just need the space for them to perform their miracles. They truly are changing — and saving — the lives of many who have nowhere else to turn.” In 2014, anticipating continued growth, the Caridad board kicked off a $5 million capital campaign with the goal of adding more medical and dental examination rooms, as well as vision services. “At the moment, the vision program is housed in a trailer in the parking

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The Jan. 10 Caridad Center fundraiser at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington was organized by a committee of hardworking volunteers. Shown above are some of those committee members. (Left to right) Marie Speed; Laura Kallus and Connie Berry; B.J. Meeks, Caroline Moran and Pablo Perez; Luis and Sonia Torres; Gary and Penny Kosinski, Sanjiv Sharma, Nadine Allen and Sugar McCauley; and Rick and Susan Retamar.

lot,” Moran said. “When the new building is complete, it will be home to the new, comprehensive vision program complete with a surgical suite. So far, we have raised $3.8 million, and we are hoping to break ground within the next year.” Although the final numbers were not in as of press time, Moran also estimated that a recent fundraising gala thrown in celebration of Caridad’s 25th anniversary raised approximately $100,000 to help offset operating expenses. The Jan. 10 event, held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, included cocktails, dinner, a live auction and dancing to the music of City Lights. Auction items included a seasonal membership to the International Polo Club, a day of deep sea fishing with Captain John Jolly and polo lessons for six followed by an Argentine asado. “We were very excited by the turnout

and the enthusiasm at the gala,” said Moran, who also chaired the event with Victoria McCullough as honorary chair. “The Wellington community has truly rallied behind Caridad, and we are so grateful. It was a perfect way to kick off the season.” Moran noted that many of the patients at Caridad are from the Wellington area. “Their health, and the health of their families, should be a priority,” she said. “Without Caridad, their choices of medical and dental treatment are severely limited.” In addition to medical services, Caridad provides college scholarships, baby supplies, crisis intervention services and back-to-school supplies, and also participates in the Adopt-a-Family program during the holidays. “We use a holistic approach because we recognized early on that everything is intertwined. Our vision is to end the cycle of poverty, and the way you do that is to have a healthy child,” said Connie

Berry, who co-founded the organization with Caridad Asensio. And that does not only mean the physical health of the child. “Years ago, we tried to get some of our children into a Girl Scout troop, but the troop was hesitant because they thought the girls wouldn’t be able to pay; that their parents wouldn’t participate because they didn’t speak English; that the girls wouldn’t have uniforms,” Berry recalled. “So one of our volunteers, Scarlett Fave, got certified and started a troop. The girls started as Daisies and stayed with scouting all the way up through high school. She started with five scouts and currently has 30. I took the high schoolers on a three-day tour to see different Florida colleges. I explained about the application process, financial aid and what they needed to accomplish in high school. Yesterday, I got a letter from Emma, one of the former scouts, that brought tears to my eyes.” wellington the magazine | february 2015

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David Bias comes to the Wellington Design Center with more than 30 years of decorating and design experience. With a background that ranges from major department store visual merchandising to residential design, David has a unique and varied perspective to help you fulfill your design dreams.

David has spent the last 13 years working with a prominent Palm Beach design firm. Starting with the nuts and bolts of space planning and logistics, and moving to having regular design clients, he was also heavily involved in the firm’s participation in charitable events. David has installed multiple Red Cross Designer Show Houses, the Veranda Show House at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, the Adamsleigh Estate for the Junior League of Greensboro, N.C. (where his personal artwork was also shown), and even personally produced pet clothing and table linens for the Broward County Humane Society PAWS To Help fundraiser at DCOTA in Dania. Having a keen eye for line, balance and color, David was also the stylist for all of the firm’s photography for publication. “At the end of the day, design should be fun,” he explains. “The client needs to enjoy the process. My job is to take the frustration away and replace it with a sense of joy and accomplishment. The Wellington Design Center is the perfect environment in which I can make this happen for my clients.”

SO,YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY? There are three Es that apply to design and decorating.The sad reality is that in any given situation, you will only attain two of the three. Let me explain. Ease is how fast you get what you want. Elegance is the finished look. Economy is the lowest cost. Now, follow me here. If you want it fast and inexpensive, you are not going to attain elegance. If you want elegant and inexpensive, you will have to wait for everything to fall in place. If you want elegant and fast, it is going to cost you. You really will benefit from this knowledge before seeking professional help with your décor. People often say, “it was cheap on the decorating show, why is it so expensive here?” Shows are a great resource for ideas and, in some cases, how-tos. What the public does not realize is that these shows do not speak of the cost of design service, paint and painters, materials and carpentry, fabric and upholster or expenses like movers. They also leave the hours that a designer spends pulling together the look, hours that are spent by the homeowner making decisions, hours spent remodeling/installing and the inherent mess before “the reveal” scattered on the cutting room floor. This leaves you with the idea that design and decorating professionals just snap their fingers and a room magically transforms into a beautiful and functional space in 30 minutes or less. People may ask, “why do the curtains from the local bedding and

bath store look so skimpy when I put them up?” Quality window treatments are lined with quality lining fabric and are a minimum of 2.5 times the fullness of the window. A single, unlined panel from a package will look limp and lifeless on a window unless it is really narrow and you do not stare at it for too long. The same goes for bed skirts and table skirts. Off-the-rack items will be skimpy and flat. Designers make sure these types of things are lined and full. Custom requires more fabric and more labor. Most ready-made items are fairly plain and without embellishment. Custom items usually have tapes, trims, dual fabrics or fringe. These things all add to the final cost. You are paying for the professional’s experience. The biggest advantage to having a design professional is not in having buying resources. The advantage is avoiding mistakes that will cost far more to purchase and then replace, than starting with custom in the beginning. Designers and decorators spend hours going through fabric books, wallpaper books and furniture resources. We are on the phone with drapery workrooms, suppliers, delivery companies and workmen trying to coordinate the process so that you do not have to deal with it. We are drawing your floor plans, writing proposals and work orders. At the end of the day, you have to decide what is most important to you. Pick any two: ease, economy or elegance. W

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Amazing Architectural Touches In Spacious Mediterranean-Style Olympia Estate Home Story by Deborah Welky

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Perhaps nothing says “new Wellington” like the fabulous Grandezza Collection of estate homes found in the Olympia neighborhood. This Mediterranean-style residence is over 4,000 square feet and has contemporary features in a prime location. Known as Casa del Flora (House of the Flower), the home’s architecture was inspired by the historic homes of old Palm Beach. With custom stained-glass windows and a heated saltwater pool, the home has five bedrooms plus a loft, five and a half baths, and an amazing lake view, along with plenty of space for entertaining.

Family Room: Natural hardwood flooring set on the diagonal leads the eye to the wall-length media center in the home’s striking family room. Baseboard-toceiling windows usher in plenty of Florida-friendly sunshine. Living Room: When discussing home and hearth, the statementmaking stackstone fireplace cannot help but be the center of the conversation. Offering a feeling of artisan stability, it dominates an entire wall in the living room. Kitchen: As the place where everyone ultimately gathers, this light and airy kitchen has every amenity the home chef could need or want — from contemporary stainless steel appliances to a three-seat kitchen island and a built-in desktop. Marble counters and natural wood cabinetry provide warmth with a touch of class.

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Master Bedroom: The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master bedroom offers breathtaking views of the water and easy access to the trend-setting saltwater pool. A tray ceiling, glimmering chandelier and faux-painted walls add to the aura of spacious natural vistas. Just around the corner, the en suite bath offers dual sinks, a Roman tub and spa shower, while a generous walk-in closet allows plenty of wardrobe room.

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New York-Style Delicacies At Flakowitz Deli & Bakery Story by Chris Felker • Photos by Julie Unger

Area residents who have been wishing for Flakowitz Deli & Bakery to bring its New York-style delicacies to Wellington can thank Robert Pirozzi’s stepson Dominic’s hard work and lucky stars that it’s finally here, bringing with it brimming food cases and a menu of tantalizing dishes. Pirozzi, a 52-year-old transplanted Long Islander who runs a successful mini-chain of two such eateries in southern Palm Beach County, has just opened another Flakowitz location in Wellington’s booming State Road 7 corridor. Its grand opening is set for Feb. 6-8. Pirozzi had been waiting for his stepson’s budding baseball career to take flight before he committed to opening a Wellington location. That happened recently when Dominic, a centerfielder, was drafted by the New York Yankees organization after graduating from Stanford University. “I wanted to take that ride with him because he’s a really good baseball player, and I didn’t want to lock myself down,” Pirozzi explained. “And now that he has finished his school, I felt like I could do it. The business has never been better.” Pirozzi, who’s been in Palm Beach County for more than 20 years after moving here from Great Neck, N.Y., bought a 2,000-square-foot space in Boca Raton in 1993 with original partner Karl Pechter, a fellow Long Island baker, and opened the area’s first Flakowitz. Six years later they expanded, establishing a restaurant triple that size in western Boynton Beach. Both are still open, although the partners originally sold the Boca store in 2005. Last year the extremely popular Boynton location had more than $7 million in sales, Pirozzi said, describing it as “pretty much a monster of a store.”

He brought in three new partners in 2013 when he and Pechter decided to reacquire the Flakowitz in Boca. One is Joey Lograsso of Mamma Mia’s Trattoria. But Pirozzi has long had his sights set on Wellington. “I love the location. I’ve always wanted to be in Wellington,” he explained. “But I wouldn’t go just anywhere. I wanted a good location, and when Trader Joe’s opened up near this spot, and this place became available, we decided we’d jump at it.” Pirozzi’s got an apt description for his brightly lit, wide-open, airy deli with its large glass food cases and walk-up self-serve bars. “Our concept is really old deli meets new deli,” he said. “So we’re bringing in the oldfashioned corned beef and pastrami Reubens, all that stuff, but now we’re also going to have create your own salad, we’re going to have an oatmeal bar in the morning. We’re going to have all kinds of different salads, in terms of ultra-healthy prepared items.” But still there are all those sweet treats and big platters that define the traditional deli smorgasbord. Visiting during Flakowitz’s soft opening week in late January, we sampled some traditional favorites, as well as some healthier fare and, of course, a few sweet dessert treats. The Asian Chicken Salad features marinated chicken with mandarin oranges, corn, peas, mixed peppers, cashews and tomatoes over mixed field greens with a ginger dressing. It was light, crispy, cold and delicious. Our Create Your Own (CYO) omelet had grilled chicken and American cheese, plus a toasted whole wheat bagel with cream cheese, and home fries on the side, all served steaming hot and delicious.

(1.) The Asian Chicken Salad features marinated chicken with mandarin oranges, corn, peas, mixed peppers, cashews and tomatoes over mixed field greens with a ginger dressing. (2.) A chocolate Linzer tart. (3.) A cigar roll pastry. (4.) The Sloppy Joe Panini features thinly sliced corned beef and pastrami on grilled focaccia with Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. (5.) The Eggs Benedict serves up two poached eggs on a toasted bialy with Canadian bacon and homemade Hollandaise sauce, with home fries. (6.) A Create Your Own (CYO) omelet with grilled chicken and American cheese, served with home fries. 130

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(L-R) Flakowitz manager Michael Meyers, Seth Pinchuk, Robin Hammer, Sigal Carmel, Dwayne Jackson, Pamela Davis, Monia Cadet and co-owner Robert Pirozzi.

The Sloppy Joe Panini serves up thinly sliced corned beef and pastrami with Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on grilled focaccia. It was a great, crispy delight served with perfect coleslaw. We also sampled the Eggs Benedict, served on an open bialy with Hollandaise sauce and home fries. As expected, it was perfectly done. As a treat, we also had some glorious black and white cake cookies and a perfectly moist cigar roll, which was a delicious pairing of icing and nuts in a delicately crunchy pastry wrapping. We also enjoyed two different Linzer tarts, which were melt-in-your-mouth delicious with appropriately gooey, rich chocolate and smooth, seedless raspberry fillings. There is a lot more food on Flakowitz’s seven-page menu, including a full breakfast selection with specials available until 10:30 a.m., plus a huge lunch variety. Pirozzi said some of the produce they use now is locally sourced, and that he plans to concentrate more on that aspect in the coming months. “We’re going to be using a lot more fresh produce and unprocessed raw foods,” he said. “We went from using Quaker oatmeal to this steel-cut McCann’s Irish oatmeal, which is the best around, and we have this oatmeal bar in the morning that transitions into a soup bar in the afternoon. We’ll have a lot of different soups and hot meals,

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such as stuffed cabbage and meatloaf — just basic, downhome food. Then we’re also going to bring in quinoa and ahi tuna and all that type of stuff.” For now, Pirozzi and his staff are working to figure out what works just right for the Wellington clientele. “Right now, we’re just trying to get everything the right way, and we’re learning as we go along,” he said. “Since we’re also doing a quick-casual concept here, versus the waitress concept in Boca, it’s something that we haven’t done, but it’s going to be something that we’ll ultimately get a good feel for over the next month.” Future plans are to stay open later during the dinner hour. “It’s not going to be any different, but we’ll have cappuccino, lattes and espresso, where people can come out and sit in the courtyard and just chill out, listen to music and have a coffee.” Manager Michael Meyers, a Wellington resident, is excited about the grand opening. “I’m looking forward to welcoming our neighbors,” he said. “We have catering services and delivery services. I urge people to ask our staff about that, or get in touch with me.” Flakowitz Deli & Bakery is located at 2803 State Road 7. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Online ordering, takeout, catering services and bulk meats, cheeses, homemade salads and baked goods are available. For more info., call (561) 847-4346.

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wellington | dining guide Arrabiatas Italian Restaurant serves up traditional Italian cuisine. The restaurant is in Aberdeen Plaza at 8260 Jog Road. For more info., call (561) 336-3862 or visit www.arrabiatas.net. 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. 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. Gabriel’s Cafe & Grille is Wellington’s oldest restaurant. Serving breakfast and lunch, Gabriel’s is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in the Wellington Plaza at the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., call (561) 793-0675. 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 experience, 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 more info., call (561) 2497168. 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.jordans steakbistro.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. Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wel-

lington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info. A family tradition since 1905, Strathmore Bagels & Deli is a real New York delicatessen, serving everything from smoked fish to corned beef. It is located in the Marketplace at Wycliffe at the corner of State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road. For more info., call (561) 357-0044 or visit www.strathmorebagels. com. Taste of India is located at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd. Aside from a full menu, it offers a bountiful buffet for lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch on weekends. For more info., call (561) 721-8600. Drop by the award-winning TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli in the Mall at Wellington Green for breakfast, lunch or dinner. TooJay’s is reminiscent of your favorite New York delicatessen. For more info., call (561) 784-9055 or visit www.toojays.com. Tree’s Wings & Ribs is located at 603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Plaza. Eat in or take out wings, ribs, chicken and more. Visit www.treeswings andribs.com or call (561) 791-1535 for more info. Located in the original Wellington Mall, The White Elephant serves American-style cuisine with a wonderful ambiance. For more info., call (561) 469-1109 or visit www.whiteelephantwellington.com. With a wide and varied menu, the Wild West Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is located at 12041 Southern Blvd. at the corner of Crestwood Blvd. For more info., call (561) 469-2333 or visit www.wildwestdiner.com. A wide variety of food choices can be found at Welli Deli, located at 13501 South Shore Blvd. For info., visit www.wellideli.com or call (561) 784-5884.

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wellington | calendar Sunday, Feb. 1 • ArtFest on the Green, presented by the Wellington Art Society, will return to the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet local artists and view beautiful works of art available for purchase. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.com for more info. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 1 with the 20goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, visit www. internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, Feb. 2 • The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Feb. 2 at Wellington’s Village Park on Pierson Road. A business meeting will start at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a program at 12:15 p.m. on vultures presented by Sydelle Dombrowsky of the Green Cay Wetlands Nature Center. RSVP to Carol Coleman at (561) 792-2290. For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org. Tuesday, Feb. 3 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Science for Seniors: Cephalopods (Octopus) on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, Feb. 5 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m., and the Big City Dogs band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive)

will host Writer’s Critique for adults Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Feb. 6 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Writers Live: Michael Wiley for adults Friday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. This award-winning novelist will talk about his new book Blue Avenue. Preregister by calling (561) 790-6070 or visiting www. pbclibrary.org/writers-live-2015. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of The Penguins of Madagascar on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info. • Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown will appear at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. Visit www.altonbrowntour.com or www.kravis.org for more info. Saturday, Feb. 7 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 7 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 host Great Black Authors for ages 6 to 10 on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with a story time followed by a fun craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Black History Family Fun on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Come together to play a fun game celebrating the early contributions of African Americans to science and everyday life in America. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 7.

The event will raise at least $1.5 million for nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County. For more information, visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com. • Join Fred Astaire Dance Studio for a celebration of dancing through the magic of time travel. “Travel Through Time” will be held at the Wellington High School Theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington) on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. To order a ticket, call (561) 478-1400 or visit www.fredastaire wpb.com/tickets. Sunday, Feb. 8 • The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will have an exhibition from the collection of Beth Rudin DeWoody, considered one of the world’s foremost collectors of contemporary art, from Sunday, Feb. 8 through May 3. Call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org for info. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 8 with the 20goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, visit www. internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, Feb. 9 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. Live through art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for adults on Monday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Tuesday, Feb. 10 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Valentine Altoids Tin Makeover for adults Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Craft an Altoids tin into a sweet valentine. Call (561) 790-6070 to preregister.

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wellington | calendar Wednesday, Feb. 11 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Beginners should pick up a materials list. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Harry Connick Jr. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info. Thursday, Feb. 12 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host I Love a Mystery for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Enjoy mystery stories, learn about new authors, share your favorite titles and create a mystery-themed craft. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m., and the Jack Flash Band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Small Claims & Mediation for adults Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to file a claim of $5,000 or less and present it to a judge. Avoid court and lawyer fees by choosing mediation. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Feb. 13 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Positively Africa!” for all ages Friday, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Experience the music and culture of Africa with Julius and Julia Sanna. Children will enjoy playing African instruments and learning simple Swahili songs. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will present its 28th annual dinner and auction at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 at the International Polo

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Club Palm Beach in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 792-9900 or visit www.vinceremos.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. with the Doo Wop Mob. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, Feb. 14 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 14 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. Sunday, Feb. 15 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 15 with the 20goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, visit www. internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. • The Masterworks Chorus will present “A Slice of Broadway” on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the DeSantis Family Chapel on the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at www.masterworkspb.org or by calling (561) 845-9696. Tickets will be $25 at the door. Tuesday, Feb. 17 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Presidents’ Day Birthday Bash for ages 4 to 8 on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. Celebrate U.S. presidents with exciting stories and a fun craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, Feb. 19 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m., and the Classic Rock Therapy band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Western Business Alliance will host a

social event Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance. com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host X-Treme Trivia for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Join a team to prove what you know about television trivia. Get it wrong? Receive a silly penalty. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Friday, Feb. 20 • Horses Healing Hearts will host White White West, an evening of dancing, food, drinks, a silent auction and live entertainment, on Friday, Feb. 20 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). Dress in white with a dash of western. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door. Visit www.hhhannualbenefit.com for more info. Saturday, Feb. 21 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 21 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 host “A Tribute to Ella: Music of the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook” for adults Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m. In commemoration of Black History Month, the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library will present vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye in a concert highlighting the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Sunday, Feb. 22 • The Hanley Center Foundation’s Annual Family Picnic will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year on Sunday, Feb. 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The event is held ringside at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. To purchase tickets, call (561) 309-1930 or visit www.hanleycenterfoundation.org/familypicnic. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach

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wellington | calendar (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 22 with the 20goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, visit www. internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. • The Women of the Western Communities will hold a special polo brunch fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 22 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The event will benefit the YWCA Harmony House and the WWC Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $100. For more info., contact Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair@wwc-fl.com. Tuesday, Feb. 24 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tax Time on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Find out about free resources, like www.irs.gov and 2-1-1, available during the tax season. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Journal Making for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Create your own journal for a diary, sketches, ideas, writing or anything you like. Decorate the covers to suit your personality and begin filling the pages. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wonders of the Night Sky for adults Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and learn about constellations as you stargaze. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Wednesday, Feb. 25 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Author Everee Jimerson Clarke for adults Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Award-winning historian Everee Jimerson Clarke has made significant contributions to preserving and sharing the history of Pleasant City, the oldest African-American community in Palm Beach County. She will discuss the contributions of the African-American pioneers of Palm Beach County. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Jeopardy: Black History Edition” for adults Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Showcase your knowledge in this educational and fun triviastyle game show. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Thursday, Feb. 26 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and tribute concerts on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m., and tribute bands will play at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Yu-Gi-Oh!, anime, Wii games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Friday, Feb. 27 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and tribute concerts on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m. The Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction will play at 6 p.m., and the Journey tribute band Odyssey Road will perform at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, Feb. 28 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 28 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 host Zoo Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. Join us for a frenzy of animal stories, songs and a craft featuring favorite zoo friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and tribute concerts on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m. A Young Elvis tribute will be at 6 p.m., and the Eagles tribute band the Long Run will play at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 for more info.

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Photos by Denise Fleischman, Andrea Unger and Julie Unger

Dueling Pianos — “Dueling Piano Twins” Mark and Clark performed Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Wellington Amphitheater. In addition to the performance, food trucks were in the parking lot for guests to enjoy. Visit www.wellington fl.gov to learn about more events at the Wellington Amphitheater.

Chamber Visits Art Cellar — The Wellington Chamber of Commerce held a “Kickoff To 2015” event Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Art Cellar, where chamber members met and mingled while exploring various art projects offered by the Art Cellar. Shown here, the Women of the Wellington Chamber get crafty.

Unity Rally — A “Unity Rally to Support Law Enforcement and First Responders” was held Friday, Jan. 2 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Participants gathered at the nearby Patriot Memorial before the program. Community leaders spoke in support of the job that law enforcement officers do to protect the public before a candlelight moment of silence honored fallen heroes.

WBA Luncheon — The Western Business Alliance held its first luncheon at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The luncheon was the group’s first event in 2015 and coincided with the kickoff of the equestrian season. Shown here, John Wash, president of club operations at IPC, addressed the sold-out crowd.

Wellness Fair — Wellington Plaza and the Palm Healthcare Foundation presented the Wellington Wellness Fair on Saturday, Jan. 10 in the parking lot in front of Ultima Fitness. It was the kickoff to the “Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge.” There were health screenings, healthy food and drink samples, a bounce house, crafts, giveaways, raffles and more.

(Above left) Michaela Paige performs. (Above right) Dean Piper and raffle winner Roshni Gopie with Mary O’Neill of the Bainbridge Companies. (Left) Visitors joined the pound fit demo.

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