WELCOME TO ThE PALM BEACh INTE Two great events H two great MAIN GROUNDS FTI WEF DAILY HIGHLIGHTS Visit FTI WEF during the day from Wednesday through Sunday to take in the exciting scene of several thousand horses and riders competing in 12 arenas. Stroll the grounds at your leisure, grab a bite to eat and shop till you drop at our unique boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, high-end fashion and so much more.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Families and friends are invited to come and watch the “Saturday Night Lights” events. The events not only consist of the largest show jumping competition of the week taking place in the International Arena, but families can spend time in the kids fair, having fun with bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, a true Venetian carousel, face painters, performers, shopping, food, and more!
The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) is the largest and longest-running circuit in horse sport, a 12-week show jumping competition for hunters, jumpers, and equitation held annually from January through March. FTI WEF is produced and managed by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. (ESP).
what can you do at FtI weF? Shop - Vendor Row has a wide variety of non-equestrian and equestrian fashions and accessories. Make sure to visit the WEF Boutique by the International Arena for your own FTI WEF logo gear. dine - Enjoy casual or fine dining. The Tiki Hut, The Oasis, Tito’s Tacos, and various vendors throughout the property.
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ERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER facilities H two times the fun ThE STADIUM AGDF The Adequan Global Dressage Festival is one of the world’s largest international and national dressage circuits featuring - Eight “CDI” internationally rated shows - Four FEI World Cup Qualifiers - One “CDI 4*” rated show, one “CDI 5*” rated show - The only FEI Nations’ Cup Series CDIO in the Western Hemisphere - Five U.S. National Events - More than $400,000 in prize money
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS The AGDF hosts the entire range of classes available for pony, junior, and amateur dressage riders in five USEF-rated National events.
FRIDAY NIGHT STARS The musical freestyle in which horse and rider “dance” to their own choreography in a routine about
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Adequan Global Dressage Festival January 9 - March 30, 2014 MArCh hIGhlIGhTs For AGDF saturday, March 1, 6:00 PM - AGDF 8 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI W at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby Friday, March 14, 7:00 PM - AGDF 10 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI W presented by Today’s Equestrian, GF Enterprise, LLC Friday, March 28, 7:00 PM - AGDF 12 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 5* presented by Diamante Farms
MArCh hIGhlIGhTs - JuMpInG EvEnTs on ThE DErby FIElD AT ThE sTADIuM sunday, March 23, 9:00 AM - $50,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider FEI Grand Prix Final Presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte 2:00 PM - $84,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic sunday, March 30 - 1:00 PM - $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Round 2 The Stadium at PBIEC 13500 South Shore Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 www.globaldressagefestival.com 561.793.5867
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Features
33 FACES OF DRESSAGE: RIDERS BRING THE SPORT TO LIFE
In this issue, Wellington The Magazine celebrates the sport of dressage, highlighting the many different levels of riders in our Faces of Dressage series.
56 THE GLOBAL DRESSAGE FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO GROW
The Adequan Global Dressage Festival has quickly carved out a name for itself in the sport of dressage, not just in Wellington, but across the world. By Lauren Miró
70 TALKING WITH DRESSAGE ICON, OLYMPIAN ROBERT DOVER
Dressage star Robert Dover is now passing his wisdom on to a new generation of riders as Chef d’Equipe of the United States National Dressage Team. By Lauren Miró
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79 2KGREY IS RIDING HIGH ON FASHION AND FUNCTION
Equestrian passion and New York Garment District fashion come together in 2kGrey’s stunning equestrian apparel line, highlighted in our Wellington Fashion pictorial.
84 GAY POLO TOURNAMENT EXPANDS TO GAY POLO WEEK
The International Gay Polo Tournament has evolved into almost a week’s worth of events. The fifth annual International Gay Polo Week will run April 2-6. By Carrie Wirth
90 BEHIND THE SCENES: UP-AND-COMING RIDERS AT WEF
Horse Junkies United is shining the spotlight on up-and-coming riders through a new reality video series offering an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at equestrian life.
96 WELLINGTON PREP OPENS ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART SCHOOL
The Wellington Preparatory School has opened the doors to its new building. Currently teaching kindergarten and first grade, additional grades are coming soon. By Julie Unger
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Celebrating 25 years in Wellington this November, the stylists at Sam Jon’s Salon have plenty of experience making clients feel and look beautiful. By Lauren Miró
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WELLINGTON SOCIAL SCENE Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Hosts 27th Annual Gala Charities Take Home Millions At The Great Charity Challenge Hoedown Supports A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue Celebrity Bartending At The Grille Helps American Cancer Society Wellington Art Society Presents Its ‘ArtFest On The Green’ Show
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Binks Forest Elementary School student Sarah Clein found a way to turn a family emergency into a new program that she hopes will help sick children everywhere — she is creating iPad lending libraries at children’s hospitals. By Deborah Welky
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Bringing its popular Asian-fusion cuisine to Wellington, Hop Won at Polo West offers guests the opportunity to dine around the world in one meal. Whether you’re in the mood for tender steaks, fresh seafood or authentic Chinese, there is something for every palate. By Lauren Miró
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WELLINGTON WATCH WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE WELLINGTON HEALTH WELLINGTON DINING GUIDE WELLINGTON CALENDAR AROUND WELLINGTON ON THE COVER Dressage Olympian Robert Dover is profiled in this month’s issue. PHOTO BY DIANA DE ROSA PHOTOGRAPHY 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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Wellington THE MAGAZINE
volume 11, number 3 March 2014
executive editor
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Join Us As We Celebrate The 2014 Dressage Season Wellington has been experiencing a fantastic season so far this year. There has been so much excitement and movement that I can hardly contain myself. From the Wild West show at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival arena to the fourth annual “Who Reins Supreme?” event benefiting the Equestrian Aid Foundation at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, to some of the highest-rated polo competitions worldwide — I would say that this season has to be one of the best in Wellington’s recent history. As you can tell by our cover, we are celebrating the 2014 dressage season this month, and had the honor of catching up with American’s most-decorated dressage rider, Olympian Robert Dover, a Wellington resident who now passionately trains other riders to succeed at the top levels of the sport. In this month’s issue, we also profile some of the most talented, elite dressage riders, as well as up-and-coming dressage stars of tomorrow across the pages of our Faces of Dressage special section. Check our new “Behind The Scenes” feature on page 90 of this month’s issue, where we offer a behind-the-scenes look at the equestrian lifestyle. Want to see more? Visit our interactive, online digital issue and experience a new branding tool as we bring you this feature “live.” Click through the story and get a feel of what it truly means to be behind the scenes in the horse world. March 2 marks the return of the Academy Awards, and many people plan an “Oscar Party” with friends and family to cheer on their favorite, must-see movies. Many people also enjoy admiring the trendy fashions and not-so-fashionable choices some of the celebrities make while walking the red carpet. March 17, meanwhile, brings out the Irish in everyone. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to those who plan to go green! Speaking of green, March 20 marks the vernal equinox and the start of spring. Many people celebrate with spring cleaning and environmental projects. Plant a tree, help clean up a park and do your part and help by being involved!
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The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held its 27th annual auction and dinner on Friday, Feb. 7 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The theme was “Pioneering New Frontiers.” The night began with a silent auction and the popular BuckOff Tournament, followed by dinner, a live auction and dancing. For more info., visit www.vinceremos.org. 1. Ruth Menor, Riders of the Year Glory Hoffman and Addison Kleinman, Olympian Judy Garofalo Torres, Lee Kleinman and Volunteers of the Year Neal Fishman, Brianna Fortuna and Rebecca Kobosko. 2. Lee Kleinman shares the story of his granddaughter, Addison, who was named one of two Riders of the Year. 3. Rider of the Year Glory Hoffman with Olympian Judy Garofalo Torres. 4. The Sticky Bunns defended their BuckOff title. Shown here are Ava Stearns, Maria Moore, Caitlyn Zaranek and McKinsey Hughes aboard Rocky the Bull. 5. The Benefabulous Cowboys: Thomas Sehweizer, Will Piper, Josh List and Thomas Ravenel. 6. Chris Vance and Karin Offield check out the silent auction. 7. Celebrity Hostess Tami Hoag, Young Professionals Chair Devon Kane, Event Chair Tuny Page and Executive Director Ruth Menor. 8. Victor Connor and Alec Domb. 9. Lori Marie Markevich and Mike Ireland. 10. Vinceremos Executive Director Ruth Menor with her daughter, Sarah. 11. John and Toy Wash enjoy dinner. 12. Josh List of the Benefabulous Cowboys takes his turn on the bull. 13. Rosie Powers rides for Team Orion. 14. Judge Mike Smith shows his skills to raise some more money for the cause.
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More than $2.25 million was distributed to local charities on Saturday, Feb. 1 as part of the fifth annual FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments. The night was topped off with an electric performance by country music star Hunter Hayes. Top winners were Speak Up For Kids, the Wellington PTO/PTA/PTSA Group and MusiCares. For more info., visit www.ftigreatcharity challenge.com. 1. Hunter Hayes performs with his band for sponsors and charities before the event. 2. FTI Consulting’s Dennis Shaughnessy with sponsor Roger Smith. 3. Paige Bellissimo jumps her final jump to help MusiCares to a third-place finish. 4. Myrto Illiadis on the course. 5. Mark Bellissimo gives Kim Boyer an award for her work with the event. 6. Mark Bellissimo and Roger Smith gift Hunter Hayes with a team shirt. 7. Megan Moran and Hunter Hayes. 8. Michael Drahos, Dr. Tim Sansbury, Nathalie Drahos and Tesa Sansbury. 9. Olivia Gutierrez and Gail Pasterczyk cheer on the Wellington PTO/PTA/PTSA Group. 10. Alexa Fink and Sarah VanOstrand. 11. Sponsor Kim Boyer with her mother, Judy. 12. The crowd cheers as Hunter Hayes prepares to take the stage. 13. Hunter Hayes rocks Wellington. 14. Tuny Page (right) and family pose with Hunter Hayes.
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wellington social scene Photos by Damon Webb Hoedown Supports A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue
(Left) Representatives from A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue enjoy the evening. (Right) Maureen Gross, Event Chair Hope Barron, A Second Chance Rescue President Gemma Ford and Lorrie Browne.
Howlin’ Hoedown 2014, benefiting A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue, took place Saturday, Jan. 25 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The evening featured a silent and live auction, line dancing, an asado dinner catered by Aaron’s Catering and more. For more info., visit www.asecond chancerescue.org.
(Left to right) Hoedown committee members Allyson Samiljan, Maureen Gross, Julie Tannehill, Hope Barron and Maggie Zeller; Sheila Ewing and Tana Ewing; Stacy Herig, Kevin Kochersberger and Barbara Richardson; Ron Davis and Luis Rodriguez; and Aaron Menitoff and Julie Larson with a friend.
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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Celebrity Bartending At The Grille Helps American Cancer Society The Grille Fashion Cuisine in Wellington was the place to be Friday, Jan. 31 for celebrity bartending to support the American Cancer Society. The event was the kickoff for the Diamond Ball to be held Saturday, March 8 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For more info., call Rebecca Solomon at (561) 6500131.
(Left to right) Diamond Ball co-chairs Larry and Linda Smith with Dr. Jennine Cabanellas and Juan Gonzalez; Hannah Selleck, Amer Marukic, Rolanda Stephanos, Barbara Biba, Maria Mazzurco and Ann Stewart; and Ashley and Joe Maguire.
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wellington social scene Photos by Damon Webb Wellington Art Society Presents Its ‘ArtFest On The Green’ Show
(Left) Leslie Pfeiffer and Adrianne Hetherington of the Wellington Art Society. (Center) Award winner Michael Kuseske. (Right) Artist Sharon Segal.
The Wellington Art Society hosted its eighth annual juried art show “ArtFest on the Green” at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26. Proceeds from the event supported the Wellington Art Society’s Scholarship Fund and other community programs. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
(Left to right) Leslie Pfeiffer with honorable mention winner Patricia Astudillo and Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis; artist Barbara Rush with her work; Adrianne Hetherington, second-place winner Nancy Brown and Leslie Pfeiffer; Nina Mangiola, honorable mention winner Tito Mangiola and Leonarda Mangiola; and Adrianne Hetherington, Best of Show artist Deborah A. LaFogg and Leslie Pfeiffer.
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BY KENNETH N. WOLINER, M.D., A.B.F.M.
Hormone Replacement
“Would you like me to lower the room temperature?”
Cassie looked flushed and was taking off her sweater, “No, I’m alright. I’ll be freezing in a moment anyway.” Menopause can be a challenging time. Hot one moment, cold the next. “I had a new patient with hypothyroidism earlier today who had me raise the A/C. The thermostat is right there if you change your mind.” “Thanks Dr. Woliner, but I dress in layers. It’s easier that way.” Cassie continued, “The last three years has been a roller-coaster. I wake up every hour, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15 …” I empathized, “I can see how lack of sleep can make one irritable. So, in addition to hot flashes, what else is going on?” “You know that Suzanne Sommers book [1]? I got everything in there. I’m dry down there, actually, everywhere. My eyes and skin too. Over the last five years, no sex drive. Nada. Nothing. Zip.” “A woman’s hormones do more than to help her get pregnant. Lack of balance leads to hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, dryness, weight gain, and low libido. Have you tried anything?” “My Ob/Gyn wrote a prescription for PremPro, but my sister had breast cancer so I said ‘Thanks, but no thanks [2].’ Oprah and Dr. Oz have both had shows on natural hormone replacement, so I went that way.” “I agree that Premarin and Provera both increase the risk of cancer, and although there is pretty good evidence that natural progesterone is safe, I won’t go as far as saying that bioidentical estrogen is without risks [3]. At least we don’t have to abuse horses to make them, so that’s a plus right there [4].” “Abusing my husband, more like it. I was raging after that doctor implanted me with those hormone pellets.” “Although some doctors are proponents of compounded pellets, I’m not. The rate they dissolve is unpredictable, and I’ve seen some women have irregular bleeding requiring a D&C, and others with testosterone levels greater than a man [5].” “After a few months (and a few Xanax), my body calmed down and I was ready to try again, this time with a different doctor. I just couldn’t get used to those troches (pronounced tro’-kes).” “Hormones can be dosed in many different ways; capsules, creams, and troches (also called lozenges). I find minimal advantage to sublingual lozenges, as studies show you swallow most of the medication anyway [6].” “I asked him about that, but he was insistent I buy those lozenges right there from him.” “Um, not only is that unethical, it’s illegal too. The Department of Health prohibits doctors from dispensing compounded meds from their offices [7]. Just look at all the NECC-fungal meningitis cases to know why.” After I finished my 80-minute history and physical exam, Cassie asked, “So now I have to do that spit test?” “No. I know many hormone clinics tout saliva testing, but for female hormones, they’ve been shown to be unreliable [8]. Blood tests have a proven track record, so I prefer them.” I wrote out several prescriptions. “Instead of using the same formula for each patient, I prescribe each hormone separately, so we can titrate them individually based upon your symptoms. Later on, we can combine them into one to make it easier to take. Here’s a list of several quality compounding pharmacies in the area [9].”
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Within a few months, Cassie was on a regimen that worked for her. Not only was she sleeping throughout the night, her hot flashes were gone. “Thank goodness. Now that I don’t have to use sweat-proof makeup, my mascara doesn’t clump anymore.” REFERENCES:
[1] Somers, S. Ageless: The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones. Crown Publishing Group. 2006. ISBN 0-307-23724-9. [2] Weiss LK, et al. Hormone replacement therapy regimens and breast cancer risk(1). Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Dec;100(6):1148-58. PMID: 12468157. [3] Simon JA. What’s new in hormone replacement therapy: focus on transdermal estradiol and micronized progesterone. Climacteric. 2012 Apr;15 Suppl 1:3-10. PMID: 22432810. [4] Cox D. Should a doctor prescribe hormone replacement therapy which has been manufactured from mare’s urine? J Med Ethics. 1996 Aug;22(4):199-203. PMID: 8863143. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1376997/pdf/ jmedeth00303-0009.pdf [5] Forman EJ, Guyton JR, Filip SJ, Price TM. Implanted estrogen pellets associated with hypertriglyceridemia, biliary dyskinesia and focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver: a case report. J Reprod Med. 2010 Jan-Feb;55(1-2):87-90. PubMed PMID: 20337216. [6] Kuhl H. Pharmacology of estrogens and progestogens: influence of different routes of administration. Climacteric. 2005 Aug;8 Suppl 1:3-63. PMID: 16112947. [7] Rule 64B16-27.700(2), Florida Administrative Code https://www.flrules.org [8] Hagen J, Gott N, Miller DR. Reliability of saliva hormone tests. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2003 Nov-Dec;43(6):724-6. PMID: 14717270. [9] Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). http://www. pcab.org/accredited-pharmacies
Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a board-certified family medicine physician In private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at: Holistic Family Medicine; 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-314-0950 knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com
wellington watch By Lauren Miró
Wellington Ends Water Fluoridation The Wellington Village Council decided Jan. 28 to stop adding fluoride to the village’s municipal water system. The vote divided the council 3-2, with Mayor Bob Margolis and Councilwoman Anne Gerwig dissenting. Vice Mayor Howard Coates, Councilman Matt Willhite and Councilman John Greene said they wanted to give residents the choice of whether or not to ingest fluoride. “I will defend to the death people’s right to choose what chemicals go in their bodies,” Coates said. “Especially when I believe the sole basis for those chemicals being put in [the water] is for medical purposes.” The issue of fluoridation has divided communities across the nation since it was introduced in the 1940s. In 1999, the Wellington council approved an ordinance to introduce fluoride into the village’s water supply. Fluoridation began the next year. Representatives from both sides of the issue were out in full force to plead their cases. Palm Beach County Health Department Dental Director Philippe Bilger, who is a dentist, said that fluoride is needed in the water supply to help prevent tooth decay in all populations, no matter the socioeconomic level. Resident Tracey Powers, however, said she is against putting “a drug” in Wellington’s water system. Though the medical community refuted claims that fluoride causes harm, Coates worried that evidence could arise in the future proving fluoride is dangerous in drinking water. WCS Closing — After mounting a fight to save its high school, parents of Wellington Christian School students were shocked last month by the news of a decision by Wellington Presbyterian Church leaders to close the school entirely and sell the site it sits on. A $9 million contract has been offered to church leaders from an undisclosed source. In late January, parents were mailed a letter from church leaders. “We are at a point in the history of the church and school where important, long-range decisions must be made and, at this time in the life
of the church... that we must redirect the ministry of Wellington Presbyterian Church by closing the school after the completion of this school year, selling the property and relocating to a new site,” the letter explained. Late last year, parents were notified that because of financial constraints, the school might have to cease offering high school classes. WCS PTF President Nathalie Drahos, who has two daughters in the school, said parents were assured at the time that the school would continue to offer a pre-kindergarten through eighthgrade education. “When the news of the possibility of the high school closing broke, we were saddened and, yes, worried about the future,” she said. “But we were assured soon thereafter that plans were in place for WCS to remain open as a pre-K through eighth-grade school.” Several parents challenged the church’s explanation of how it arrived at the decision. “The speed at which they arrived at the outcome — selling the property — makes it seem like this was decided a long time ago,” said George Greene, who has children at the school. Legal Fees — Wellington will pay more than $21,000 in legal fees stemming from the defense of Mayor Bob Margolis and Councilman John Greene before the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics last year. Council members voted last month to approve the repayment of legal fees, but some council members asked for village staff to look at policies to limit costs in the future. Council members were concerned about the cost, but didn’t want to dissuade anyone from running for office because they might have to pay legal fees out of pocket if accused of wrongdoing as an elected official. “The chilling effect is true,” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said. “People won’t run for office if they feel they aren’t able to defend themselves.” Last year, several ethics complaints accused Margolis and Greene of wrongdoing. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen noted that neither was found guilty. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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DRESSAGE This month, we celebrate dressage, highlighting the many different levels of riders in our Faces of Dressage series. This competitive sport is defined by the International Equestrian Federation as “the highest expression of horse training.” A horse and rider perform a sequence of memorized steps, often to various musical selections — it is truly amazing to watch the horse’s athletic ability and how effortlessly the rider seems to get the horse to respond. Dressage is sometimes referred to as “horse ballet,” and if you haven’t had the opportunity to view one of these spectacular competitions, make plans to do so. Wellington is home to some of the world’s top dressage competitions, and we’re sure you will be impressed by the seamless moves of these dynamic teams and the unique beauty expressed as they make their way around the arena. Come out to cheer on your favorite horse and rider team this season!
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DIANE CREECH
DIANE CREECH Considered one of Canada’s top dressage riders, Diane Creech has been a familiar face in Wellington, racking up ribbons as she competes at the Global Dressage Festival. A U.S. native, Creech moved to Germany at age 5 and began riding as a teenager. In 1989, she moved to Canada, where she remained to ride and train. In 2007, she joined the Canadian Dressage Team and competed at the Pan American Games in Brazil, taking home a silver individual medal. In 2012, she was a reserve rider for the team, traveling to the London Olympics. Creech has been successful at the Global Dressage Festival, already taking second place in a World Cup qualifier aboard Devon L this year. She is expected to continue to be a strong competitor. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014 35
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Susan Dutta is an international dressage star who has spent more than a decade in the winner’s circle. Dutta has been at the top of some of the most prestigious events. In 2003, Dutta served as a reserve for the Pan American Games, and in 2007 represented the United States in the Rio de Janeiro games, winning a team gold medal. In 2011, she won the CDI3* Grand Prix Special and took second place in the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle at the International Horse Sport Champions Cup. Since then, she has gone on to place in top national and international competitions and is expected to be a force in the arena at the Global Dressage Festival. She and her husband, Tim, live in Wellington, where Dutta trains at Stillpoint Farm.
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SHELLY FRANCIS Shelly Francis is a Loxahatchee resident and international dressage star who has spent almost two decades in top-level competition. In 1996, Francis was selected as an alternate for the United States Dressage Team in the Atlanta Olympics. The next year, she and her mount, Pikant, won the U.S. Dressage Federation’s Grand Prix Champion Horse of the Year. In 1998, Francis competed at the World Equestrian Games in Rome and, in 2005, took her horse, Dominion, to the top six in the U.S. team rankings. Last year, she returned to the CDI circuit with her mounts Doktor and Danilo, finding success in the show ring and landing her in the top of the national Grand Prix and Intermediate rankings. She will continue to compete this season, looking to land at the top of the rankings yet again. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014 39
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MIKALA MUNTER GUNDERSEN
MIKALA MUNTER GUNDERSEN Mikala Munter Gundersen is a native of Denmark who has been a dressage rider, trainer and instructor for more than 20 years. Gundersen trained under Olympian Lis Hartel and, in 2000, was named the Danish Indoor Champion at Intermediare I on Calzone, a Danish Warmblood gelding she trained herself. Gundersen spent three years as a top 10 rider in Denmark. In 2004, she and her family moved to the United States and now live in Wellington. In 2006, Gundersen began competing in the U.S. and has been at the top of the rankings. This year, she will be one to watch aboard her mount, My Lady, as the pair competes with an inventive Freestyle composition. 10th 10th Anniversary Anniversary |wellington |wellington the the magazine| magazine| March March 2014 2014
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JILL IRVING
JILL IRVING Canadian Jill Irving has swept the adult amateur circuit, taking top honors in some of the sport’s toughest competitions. In 2010, she finished in the top 20 at the Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Year-End Awards, as well as winning the Trilogy Saddle Best Seat Award at the Wellington Classic Dressage Spring Challenge CDI. In 2012, Irving placed ninth in the Intermediate Adult Amateur Year-End Awards. Last year, she took the coveted Grand Prix Adult Amateur Year-End Award, and she was also awarded the Piaffe Performance Adult Amateur Achievement Award on her mount, Pop Art. She is expected to continue to rise up the ranks this year at the Global Dressage Festival. 10th 10th Anniversary Anniversary |wellington |wellington the the magazine| magazine| March March 2014 2014
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CATHERINE MALONE
CATHERINE MALONE Catherine Malone, a resident of Wellington, is currently competing in the small tour this show season. The winner of the Gold Medal in the 2005 North American Young Rider Championships, she can now be found at her training facility, Cedar Crest Stables. Malone supports the Gay Polo League and sponsors a team for the annual event. Team Cedar Crest won the 2013 GPL International Tournament Founder’s Cup. Malone trains with World Equestrian Games team member Todd Flettrich and spent last summer competing in Europe. She is looking forward to going down centerline in the Grand Prix circuit soon. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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DAVID MARCUS
DAVID MARCUS Olympian David Marcus took 2013 by storm, winning some of the nation’s top competitions. He began riding at age seven, beginning his career in eventing and show jumping. In 1996, he shifted to dressage and moved to Canada to pursue a riding career. In 2011, Marcus became a Canadian citizen and represented that country at the 2012 CDIO-3* Wellington Dressage Nations’ Cup. He was named to the Canadian Olympic Dressage Team and competed in the 2012 London Olympics. Last year, he was the only Canadian to advance to the Freestyle in the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach. Aboard Chevri’s Capital, Marcus went on to win the Grand Prix and Freestyle competitions at the CDI-W Global Dressage Festival. This season, he returns to Wellington to defend his titles. 10th 10th Anniversary Anniversary |wellington |wellington the the magazine| magazine| March March 2014 2014
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LARS PETERSEN
LARS PETERSEN Lars Petersen has been one of the top names in dressage for more than two decades, representing Denmark in international competition for more than 10 years. He has been named the Danish National Champion five times. In 1994, he represented his country at the World Equestrian Games, his first of three showings at the games. He returned in 1998 and 2002. In 1996, Petersen was on the Danish Dressage Team for the Atlanta Olympics. Petersen later moved to the United States and saw success in national competition, including winning the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle Dressage at Holiday & Horses. He now resides in Wellington, where he is the head trainer at Legacy Farms. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014 49
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SILVIA RIZZO
SILVIA RIZZO Silvia Rizzo is an Italian Grand Prix dressage rider who began her dressage career in 1990. In 2009, she made her Grand Prix debut aboard Donnerbube. Since then, she has gone on to see success, being named to the World Equestrian Games short list in 2010 and the European Championships in 2011. In 2012, she took third place and fourth place in the CDI-W in Warsaw. She also placed seventh in the Falsterbo World Dressage Masters. Last year, Rizzo came to Wellington for the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach and fell in love with the area. She returns to Wellington for the 2014 show season, where she is sure to be one to watch. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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CAROLINE ROFFMAN
CAROLINE ROFFMAN Recently dubbed a rising star by U.S. Dressage Chef D’equipe Robert Dover, Caroline Roffman made history as the first rider ever invited to compete in the Under 25 Grand Prix division at Aachen, winning its CDIO-5* reserve championship title. Roffman rocketed out of the young rider division and has quickly become one to contend with, even helping Team USA to a gold medal in the Nations Cup in June 2013, a competition for which she also took home the individual bronze medal. Last year, she was also named the USEF National Reserve I-1 Champion. Roffman owns and operates Lionshare Farm in Wellington and is expected to be a top competitor this season. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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INCREASED RISK OF SHOULDER INJURY IN POLO PLAYERS Polo players face significant risks during practice and play. The fast moving pace often results in unexpected falls that can severely damage their shoulders. Falls most commonly result in a rotator cuff tear or strain. Fortunately, rotator cuff strains typically resolve with ice, rest and physical therapy. Unfortunately, traumatic rotator cuff tears typically require surgical repair. Traumatic rotator cuff tears usually result in weakness and pain. If it involves the dominant shoulder, this can sideline a Polo player indefinitely. A traumatic rotator cuff tear enlarges as time passes, and as it enlarges the tendon retracts and atrophies. With progressive atrophy and retraction, fat deposits between the muscle fibers. These changes can become irreversible, jeopardizing healing at a later date. Our knowledge that these changes can become irreversible and worsen with time now pushes shoulder surgeons to be more aggressive in recommending surgery to repair these tears. Because time is the enemy of a traumatic rotator cuff tear, surgical repair is typically done soon after the injury when the body has its greatest capacity to heal damaged tissue. These repairs are almost always done arthroscopically which allows the entire joint to be inspected with a small camera the size of a pen-light. This minimally invasive technique results in less stiffness, pain and complications along with a faster recovery. An arthroscopic rotator cuff tear is done in an outpatient setting. The operative arm is often anesthetized with an interscalene block, which is when the anesthesiologist injects numbing medication around the nerves that sense pain in the shoulder. This helps limit pain postoperatively. Once anesthesia is induced, the surgery is done with the patient in a sitting position. Four or five small incisions the size of a pen tip are made around the shoulder. Fluid is irrigated into the shoulder joint distending the joint space and providing a bloodless, clear field that is projected by a fiberoptic cord onto a high definition television screen. The torn rotator cuff tissue is repaired utilizing small specialized instruments that are used to pass sutures (thread) through the diseased tissue and to tie knots. Suture anchors are small 5mm bio-absorbable screws that are inserted into the bone and contain the sutures that are used to tie the rotator cuff tendon tear down to bone. Using these implants and tools, along with great skill, shoulder surgeons are able to repair the rotator cuff tendon back into the position they held before injury. The recovery after an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is lengthy. Return to playing Polo is often not possible for 4 to 6 months. The shoulder is typically immobilized for 6 weeks and therapy is done for 3 to 4 months. The benefits of an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are the return of strength and mobility accompanied by an absence of pain. Fortunately, with adequate treatment, severe shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears are not career or sport ending.
ABOUT RYAN SIMOVITCH, M.D. Dr. Simovitch specializes in the treatment of complex shoulder and sports medicine ailments, with particular expertise in arthroscopic and advanced open primary and revision reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow, as well as reverse shoulder replacement. He utilizes the most advanced arthroscopic and open surgical techniques to repair and reconstruct damaged bones, joints, 54 March 2014 |wellington the magazine| 10th Anniversary ligaments, tendons and cartilage.
ABOUT OUR PRACTICE Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute was established as a multi-specialty orthopaedic practice. For over thirty years, the physicians of Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute have provided their patients with the highest quality healthcare and treatment possible. Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute is a recognized leader in orthopaedics. We have 17 Physicians available to provide the most advanced orthopaedic care. All PBOI Physicians are Board Certified and many have completed fellowship training in their area of expertise. With renowned experts in many major orthopaedic sub-specialties, we pride ourselves on offering full-service cutting-edge care across the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal health. Our practice is comprised of surgeons who specialize in sports injury, upper extremity, pediatric orthopaedics, pain medicine, spine disorders, total joint replacements, MAKOplasty, podiatry abnormalities, musculo-skeletal disorders, and surgical and non-operative treatment of the neck and spine. This sub-specialization provides patients with the highest quality of health care and treatment for their particular problem.
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Anna Marek of the U.S. rides at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. PHOTO BY ELENA LUSENTI
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Adequan Global Dressage Festival Home For High-Level Dressage In Wellington By Lauren Miró
The Adequan Global Dressage Festival has quickly carved out a name for itself in the sport of dressage, not just in Wellington, but across the world, hosting some of the most prestigious international competitions that have drawn Olympic-caliber athletes and crowds of spectators from near and far. Now in the height of its third season, the 2014 Adequan Global Dressage Festival is bigger than ever, offering six CDIs — including four CDI-W rated shows, a CDI 4*, a CDI 5* and the CDIO Nations Cup — as well as six national competitions over the 12-week festival season. In 2013, the competition offered more than $316,500 in prize money, and this year that figure has increased dramatically, with more than $450,000 up for grabs, being eyed by some of the top riders in the world. But it’s not just the prize money that has competitors flocking to Wellington. The festival offers some of the most challenging dressage competition in an unparalleled world-class environment. “We have riders from more than 20 countries at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival this year,” Sport Director Thomas Baur said. “We have excellent conditions for horses and riders — state-of-theart footing, top stabling and the best judges from all over the world here in Wellington during the season.” Equestrian Sport Productions, the show promoters behind the Winter Equestrian Festival, spent more than $10 million creating a world-class facility on the 60-acre site at the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road. The site has four full-sized outdoor arenas, more than 200 permanent stalls and the covered Van Kampen Arena. The main arena has more than 900 seats surrounding it, as well as a hospitality pavilion overlooking it. It’s not just Olympic-caliber riders who have made their home at the AGDF this year. The festival offers top competition at all levels. The venue hosted the Florida International Youth Dressage Championships, featuring pony, junior and young riders. It also hosts several paradressage competitions each year.
The competitions are staged to give maximum exposure to the sport. Each CDI weekend, the exciting FEI Grand Prix Freestyle is held Friday as part of the Friday Night Lights series in the main arena. The venue offers free general admission, giving spectators — from dressage riders to local families just discovering the sport — the chance to see the top levels of these competitions. The site is renowned for its Olympic-quality footing, ideal for dressage. These conditions, paired with the level of competitions, has made facility the “home of dressage” in Florida, Baur said. This year, Equestrian Sport Productions partnered with Wellington Classic Dressage to bring some of the country’s top competitions to the site. “We have consolidated the number of CDIs in Florida to a total of seven international dressage shows,” Baur said. Among the top competitions is the CDI5* presented by Diamante Farms and set for Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 30. The CDI5* is the highest possible rating for an internationallevel competition and will be the big send-off to the season. Finishing up Sunday, March 2, the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W will see riders from all over the world looking to qualify for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup, which is set for April 2014 in Lyon, France. With a CDI 4* held in February and several national shows on the roster, the competition is bigger than ever before. The week of Feb. 23, teams of riders from all over the world descended on Wellington for the Stillpoint Farm CDIO 3* Nations Cup. It was a win for Team USA-1, made up of Adrienne Lyle, Silva Martin, Tina Konyot and Shawna Harding, who took home the top spot. The Canadian team took silver, while Team Spain finished with 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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the bronze. Lyle also came away with an individual gold after the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle competition. The exciting competition marked a milestone for dressage in the United States. “This is the largest international dressage event in this country, ever,” Baur said. “The CDIO is also the first Nations Cup in dressage ever in the U.S., and is part of the FEI Nations Cup Series.” The event tested the new competition format, which will be used at next year’s Pan American Games, for both the team and individual competition. This made the Nations Cup competition a key event for riders looking to secure a Pan American gold medal next year. With the 2014 season well underway, the focus is now turning to preparations for an even more spectacular 2015 season, Baur said. “The next step for the 2015 season is now to find the right show schedule to attract the top riders in the world to come over to Florida,” he said. “We are working at the moment on the first draft of this schedule, and it looks quite promising to achieve this goal.” For more information about the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, and to see the full schedule of competitions, visit www.globaldressage festival.com.
(Above) Adrienne Lyle took the individual gold in the Stillpoint Farm CDIO Nations Cup Competition at Adequan Global Dressage Festival on Feb. 21. Juan Matute Jr. took silver, while Tina Konyot won the bronze. (L-R) Konyot, Lyle and Matute. (Left) Adrienne Lyle is all smiles during her winning podium presentation with Michael Stone of Equestrian Sport Productions, Allyn Mann of Adequan, Tuny and Charlotte Page of Stillpoint Farm, Cora Causemann of Equestrian Sport Productions and President of the Ground Jury Anne Gribbons. PHOTOS BY SUSAN J. STICKLE
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Adequan Global Dressage Festival 2014 Schedule Of Events (Subject to Change)
January 9-12 AGDF 1 Dressage CDI-W Presented by MTICA Farm and Everglades Dressage (AGDF Grand Prix Freestyle Friday, Jan. 10) January 16-19 AGDF 2 Dressage National and Gold Coast Dressage CDI January 23-26 AGDF 3 Dressage CDI-W Presented by US P.R.E. Association and Chesapeake Dressage Institute (AGDF Grand Prix Freestyle Friday, Jan. 24) February 1-2 AGDF 4 Dressage National February 6-9 AGDF 5 Dressage CDI 4* Presented by Dutta Corp. and Havensafe Farm (AGDF Grand Prix Freestyle Friday, Feb. 7) February 15-16 AGDF 6 Dressage National February 19-23 AGDF 7 Dressage CDIO Presented by Stillpoint Farm and Peacock Ridge Farm (AGDF Grand Prix Freestyle Friday, Feb. 21) February 27 - March 2 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W March 8-9 AGDF 8 Dressage National 3 March 13-16 AGDF 9 Dressage CDI-W and CPEDI 3* Presented by Today’s Equestrian, GF Enterprise LLC and Mike & Roz Collins (AGDF Grand Prix Freestyle Friday, March 14) March 19-20 AGDF 10 Dressage National March 27-30 AGDF 11 Dressage CDI 5* Presented by Diamante Farm and Wellington Equestrian Realty (AGDF Grand Prix Freestyle Friday, March 28)
Adequan Global Dressage Festival events are held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium, located at 13500 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 793-5867 or visit www.globaldressagefestival.com.
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Located on 111 acres, the equestrian venue is a beacon for local and international riders, with its beautiful covered arena, well-manicured rings and eight miles of trails, providing a beautiful space to train and compete year-round. The space offers two large show arenas in addition to the 40,500-square-foot covered arena, as well as three training rings. Additionally, there are 128 stalls available during shows. The horse park is part of the Palm Beach County parks system and hosts a variety of equestrian competitions, with its most prestigious competitions coming from dressage. For the past eight seasons, Jim Brandon has played
host to top events, including the World Dressage Masters CDI5* Palm Beach in January 2013, which brought riders from across the world to vie for the top spot in the competition. Several organizations host shows there yearround, and the winter season heats up with competitions, clinics, exhibitions and other events through Wellington Classic Dressage and Gold Coast Dressage. Each month during the season, the venue hosts the Wellington Classic Clinic Series, and there are several Gold Coast Dressage schooling shows held throughout the season. The competitions are usually free and open
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to the public, giving spectators the chance to immerse themselves in the dressage world and enjoy the competition at no cost. This year, Jim Brandon hosted the Wellington Classic Dressage Masters Kyra Kyrklund Symposium in January, offering an educational opportunity with ride sessions and lectures by international rider and trainer Kyra Kyrklund. It is one of several educational clinics the venue hosts each season. Competition at Jim Brandon doesn’t stop when the winter equestrian season comes to a close. Gold Coast Dressage continues its competition year-round, with the Gold Coast May Dressage planned for May 17-18. The organization returns to Jim Brandon in October for a schooling show, followed by the Wellington Classic Autumn Challenge Great American Insurance Group/ USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships held Oct. 16-19. Then, in November, competitors return for the Gold Coast Fall Fling from Nov. 8-9. The shows provide opportunities for up-and-coming dressage stars to test the waters, for beginners just starting out, amateurs, young riders and others to experience the thrill of a dressage show. You’ll also catch some of the world’s best dressage riders with young or inexperienced mounts getting their feet wet as they move up the ranks. Both Wellington Classic Dressage and Gold Coast Dressage offer ample opportunity for local and visiting dressage enthusiasts to gain valuable experience at a beautiful facility, and give spectators the chance to catch a glimpse of the beauty in motion that is the sport of dressage. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located at Okeeheelee Park South, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. For additional information, call (561) 966-7090. For more information on Wellington Classic Dressage, visit www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com, while information on the Gold Coast Dressage Association can be found at www.gcdafl.org. 68 March 2014 |wellington the magazine| 10th Anniversary
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ROBERT DOVER
America’s Most-Decorated Dressage Rider Aims To Grow The Sport He Loves By Lauren Miró
Dressage star and Wellington resident Robert Dover has long been an icon in the international arena, bringing acclaim to the United States in competitions around the world. Now, he will pass the reins — and his wisdom — onto a new generation of riders as he coaches the United States National Dressage Team as Chef d’Equipe. “I’ve been through so many competitions of the highest caliber, I know how to deal with the pressure,” Dover said of his new position. Dover became Chef d’Equipe last April, but he is no stranger to the pressures of coaching. In 2009, he took over as Chef d’Equipe for the Canadian dressage team, a position he held through 2011. But long before the Olympic medals and success that has made him America’s most-decorated dressage rider, Dover said he was just a U.S. Pony Club kid looking to pay for his lessons by teaching less-experienced students. “The truth is, since I have been riding competitively, I have also acted as a coach and a trainer,” he explained. “Even in my childhood, when I was taking lessons, I would teach some levels below me so I could earn money for my lessons.” Training came natural to Dover, who said he was always looking to learn from others to improve himself. “I was very inquisitive as a youngster,” he said. “I wanted to know not just how things worked, but why
they worked with horses. I read a great deal about horses, the craftmanship and about dressage in particular.” He has, of course, had the opportunity to train with dressage legends, and Dover said that he has taken something away from every trainer he has worked under — from his time in Pony Club with Margo Kirn to Bengt Ljungquist and Willi Schultheis, who Dover regards as some of the best trainers in the last 100 years. “They instilled in me not only the mechanics of the sport, but the philosophy of how to love and be one with the animal,” he said. “When I finished my competitive career, it was a natural progression for me to continue training.” It’s not just technical skills, tips or tricks that Dover tries to impart on his students. Above all, he said, successful dressage riders must have passion for the horse and the sport. “If you don’t really love not only the horse, but also the people and the art of the sport for what it is,
Robert Dover is no stranger to the pressures of coaching. “The truth is, since I have been riding competitively, I have also acted as a coach and a trainer,” he said. “Even in my childhood, when I was taking lessons, I would teach some levels below me so I could earn money for my lessons.” 70 March 2014 |wellington the magazine| 10th Anniversary
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After many years of competing in the show ring, Robert Dover took over last year as Chef d’Equipe of the United States National Dressage Team. PHOTO BY SUSAN J. STICKLE
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you’re not coming at it from a perspective that is truly from your heart,” he said. “I am 100 percent invested in every minute of every lesson I give.” As Chef d’Equipe, Dover will not only coach Olympians and decorated riders, but also young riders with room to grow. “I feel a huge responsibility to instill in our youth, as well as our adults, all the teachings I have learned,” he said. “I am very hopeful and optimistic about our team going forward. We have the World Equestrian Games coming up, and I think our team is evolving right now. We have some new horses and riders coming up into the higher levels.” Dover not only wants to focus on top riders, but also create a depth to the U.S. Dressage Team that will have talented riders representing the nation for years to come. “I want to create a greater depth at the bottom of the pyramid — the kids on ponies, young riders and juniors — to create a huge depth of world-class athletes,” he said. “I want to see multiple teams for every division that will be medal earners.” Looking back over his long career, Dover said two moments stand out as highlights: his last Olympic Games in 2004, and the day he married the love of his life. “If I had to choose a career highlight, it would have to be the Olympic Games in Athens,” he said. “It was a personal best for me, and it was the last Olympic Games I knew my parents would be alive to see. I had my whole family there together with me. It was my personal best showing at the Olympics, and I took home a [bronze] medal with my family there to see me.” Last year, Dover married his partner of 25 years, Robert Ross. “It was just amazing to marry him after 25 years together,” Dover said. Always one to give back to his fellow equestrians, Dover was honored this year by the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which he founded in 1996. The organization financially assists members of the equestrian community who are facing catastrophic injuries or illnesses.
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“I love Wellington,” Dover said. “It’s amazing how it has evolved since I came here in the 1980s. It truly is a Mecca for the horse world.”
In January, he was honored alongside Mason Phelps Jr. and R. Scot Evans for his dedication to the cause. Dover said he is honored to have been part of such an organization. “I’m so proud of the organization and what it has done,” he said. “The honor has been mine to be able to do it. Certainly, I was very touched by them wanting to honor me. I have always felt, and still do feel, a huge responsibility to help others. I want to go to bed at night knowing I’ve done at least one good thing for another person that day.” He hopes to see the EAF expand into a membership-driven organization with an enormous national membership to sustain it. “The equestrian community is an enormous community filled with all sorts of people,” Dover said. “Many times there are people who, if they didn’t have the Equestrian Aid Foundation, would fall through the net and not have any way of taking care of them-
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selves. You can see from these milliondollar charity events an example of how the equestrian community is truly a giving and generous community.” He said the EAF has evolved into what he’d hoped — an organization of equestrians reaching out to each other. “It’s horse people helping horse people,” Dover said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a farrier, groom or rider. If you’re in the industry and something happens, the EAF can help. We’ve never said no to a legitimate need.” As Dover looks to the future, he is thrilled to see dressage grow in Wellington, where he has made a home training at Stillpoint Farm. “I love Wellington,” he said. “It’s amazing how it has evolved since I came here in the 1980s. It truly is a Mecca for the horse world. We have many people to thank for that happening. I see the Global Dressage Festival as the doorway to Europe making America its home for my sport. I’m very hopeful about the future of dressage here.”
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Katie Dinan accepts the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy from USET Foundation President S. Tucker S. Johnson, Chairman Brownlee O. Currey Jr. and Courtney Caverzasi of Hermes.
USET Foundation ‘Soirée Du Cheval’ Gala Launches $35 Million Fundraising Campaign Friday, Jan. 24 was a night to remember at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. At its “Soirée du Cheval” gala, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation launched its $35 million “Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence.” The benefit was held in a beautifully designed and decorated dinner tent that radiated with French elegance. The guests included athletes and coaches, along with U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation friends and supporters. The event, co-chaired by Bruce Duchossois, S. Tucker S. Johnson and Robin Parsky, helped raise money for the USET Foundation to further support the equestrian team athletes as they prepare to compete at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. The exciting live auction featured eight luxury items, which helped raise more than $700,000. The items featured a VIP trip for two to the Kentucky Derby, a private charter in the British Virgin Islands or the Caribbean, a ride of a lifetime on World Cup champion Ravel, a VIP concert experience with country 76 March 2014 |wellington the magazine| 10th Anniversary
star Lyle Lovett, passes to the final Sunday at the Masters, a first-class hospitality package at Chateau La Cheneviere, three nights at the Rock Creek Cattle Company and a VIP package for four at the Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO5*. Johnson, president of the USET Foundation, addressed the gathering and announced the $35 million “Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence.” He stressed the importance of the foundation’s contributions in assisting the U.S. teams as they prepare for the games in Normandy, as well as the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. “Each year, the USET Foundation provides a grant to the USEF for this country’s high-performance programs, which represents approximately 55 percent of the revenue that supports the international competition and training of our equestrian teams,” Johnson explained. “While we are proud of our accomplishments, we also recognize that for this country to be even more competitive at all international championships, we want to continue to increase our support to further expand the programs across the board, from the young
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and developing riders to the elite, providing for a strong and healthy pipeline while making sure that seasoned teams have the backing necessary to succeed.” According to Johnson, the campaign has already received cash and pledges for $25 million toward the $35 million goal. “This major gifts fundraising effort is directly benefiting the athletes and the United States Equestrian Team in all eight international disciplines,” he said. Johnson thanked all the donors to the campaign and recognized those individuals who have provided early philanthropic leadership through gift pledges of $1.5 million and above with a champagne toast. Over the next two years, the USET Foundation will work to raise the remaining $10 million. The USET Foundation also presented its two most prestigious and coveted awards. Katie Dinan won the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy, while Beezie Madden took the Whitney Stone Cup for the third year. Both athletes delivered outstanding speeches recognizing and thanking their fellow teammates and the USET Foundation. For more information, visit www.uset.org.
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International Gay Polo Tournament Expands To International Gay Polo Week April 2-6 By Carrie Wirth
The International Gay Polo Tournament, a jewel of the Wellington equestrian and social season, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. The event has evolved into almost a week’s worth of events and has been officially renamed the fifth annual International Gay Polo Week. The festivities will run April 2-6. International Gay Polo Week is a unique experience and has become a destination event. ChicGayTraveler.com, team sponsor and official travel provider, has put together special travel packages with tickets to all the events, hotel and transportation accommodations for those making the trip to enjoy the distinctive lineup of activities. “ChicGayTravel.com is gay-owned and operated, and it’s one of the few gay travel agencies in the world,” said Chip McKenney, president and founder of the Gay Polo League. “I’m very grateful to them for partnering with GPL.” While the highlight will still be the polo tournament itself on Saturday, April 5, a number of other events are planned. “We have a week’s worth of fun planned,” said Phil Tremo, director of marketing for GPL. “On Wednesday night, La Martina, our new official supplier of polo gear, will host an in-store reception in Wellington. We are very excited about this relationship. La Martina is an international brand with extremely chic merchandise.” On Friday evening, the inaugural Polotini Party, hosted by Patricia Quick, will be staged at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The party will be poolside at the Mallet Grille, an elegant setting perfect for enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with GPL members, friends and guests. “Saturday will be our big tournament day, bigger and better than ever,” Tremo said. “We have GPL players coming (Below) GPL tourney players Mark Bennett and Phil Tremo. PHOTO BY CARRIE WIRTH
from across the country and also from many different countries. We’ll have players from China, France, Argentina and Canada. We’re looking forward to fast-paced polo and, as always, some over-the-top tailgates.” The event has grown in numbers. This year, the event will field five teams, welcome new players and see several returning after a few years’ absence, along with the core group. Spectators who have never attended the GPL event will have a unique polo experience. Those who have attended in years past can expect a stepped-up VIP area with Aaron’s Catering taking the reins to produce an extravaganza of delectable gourmet cuisine and beverages. “They are a knockout caterer, very well-known to the equestrian community, and we’re very excited that Aaron and his team will be on hand to deliver their brand of service and hospitality,” McKenney said. International Gay Polo Week tailgates rival any tailgates anyplace in the world. Expect the unexpected — lavish, exotic and themed field-side tented spaces hosted by welcoming polo partygoers, often in costume. Attendees are encouraged to stroll both sides of the field to take in a feast for the eyes and the celebratory mood. In 2012, the Titanic group carefully planned and executed their tailgate down to the smallest detail. Their wine glasses were etched with the White Star Line logo, the cuisine served
(Below left) The Pan Am tailgate was honored as “Best Dressed” one year. (Top right) Characters from the Midsummer Night’s Dream tailgate. (Bottom right) Judy Berens and Charlie the Cheetah at the Panther Ridge tailgate.
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Caroline Anier, France’s top female polo player and GPL member on the Cedar Crest Stables Team, is pressured with a hook from Nacho Badiola on the Wellington Preservation Coalition Team at last year’s tournament. PHOTO BY ALEX PACHECO
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was food served aboard the Titanic, and the group wore replicas of Titanic uniforms and costumes of the day. A trio of strings played as guests milled through the tailgate. Last year’s Panther Ridge jungle-themed tailgate featured a live cheetah named Charlie. The International Gay Polo Tournament was an ideal venue to get the word out about the wildcat conservation facility, and attendees crowded around the popular tailgate to catch a glimpse of Charlie the Cheetah. Pan Am, a 1960s take on airline travel, was a brilliantly artdirected effort that included attendees dressed in uniforms of flight crew, flight attendants, ground crew and 1960s travelers. It included a ticket gate and airplane interior complete with airline seats, an authentic food service cart and miniature liquor bottles. Other unforgettable tailgates through the years include Studio 54, the Hippies, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Downton Abbey and the Eau Spa Fairies — all coordinated and executed down to the smallest detail. “Our tailgates are extraordinary visual decorations that people spend all year planning. It is almost an art show,” McKenney said. “There is a wonderful sense of community, passion and energy at our event, because it really is something we share with members and friends of the LGBT community.” This year, during International Gay Polo Week, the Sunday place to be and be seen will be the Pavilion at International Polo Club for the GPL Polo Brunch. “We’ll be watching the pro players, some of the best in the world, enjoying brunch at a special section exclusively for GPL players, their guests and friends,” Tremo said. International Gay Polo Week has a stellar lineup of part-
ners that have come on board in its fifth year. “I am very excited to welcome Cobble Court Interiors as presenting sponsor. To me, it is indicative of major change in perceptions and recognition of the event’s growth and excitement for 2014,” McKenney said. Veuve Clicquot also joins the sponsor roster. The popular champagne brand supports high-profile national and international equestrian events. Discover Palm Beach County returns to partner this year, aligning with GPL to support what the organization considers one of the county’s most important LGBT events. Also back this year are team sponsors RBC Wealth Management, Cedar Crest Stables and Gordon Ross Team Re/Max. The Wellington Preservation Coalition also returns. “Of course, nothing would be possible without the generosity and support of the Ganzis and the Grand Champions Polo Club, where the tournament is held every year,” McKenney said. “This will be my third year playing,” Tremo said. “I’m so thankful to Chip for having the vision to found GPL. As a member and a player, it has been a great addition to my life that goes beyond the tournament day.” McKenney, who plans to make a permanent move from Los Angeles to Wellington in March, takes pride in the growth and stature of the event. “I’m happy that this is now truly an international event, and it’s a reflection of international awareness of our league,” he said. “I’m pleased and proud of the level of cooperation that we’ve received from our partners and the Village of Wellington.” For more information, or to purchase tickets for the fifth annual International Gay Polo Week, visit www.gaypolo.com.
Chip McKenney, Juan Bollini, Christine Vermes and Jack Hoffman. PHOTO BY ALAN FABRICANT
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Louise Mellon’s artwork ranges from brightly colored equestrian images to amazing dreamscapes.
Artist Louise Mellon Brings Her Brightly Colored World To Wellington By Carrie Wirth
Louise Mellon keenly recognizes sometimes take an unauthorized the humor in everyday life. Shardeparture off the canvas,” Mellon ing her studio with animal modsaid. “I just scrape off the errant els of all sizes, she creates a world paint and pick up where I left through her art that makes peooff.” ple smile or even laugh out loud. Then, in 2012, despite being Mellon chooses to capture offbeat exceptionally healthy, Mellon sufmoments in equestrian sport and fered a stroke that left her right animals with a palette of joyous, painting arm useless. She once bright colors. again dove into physical rehabiliIn Mellon’s work, cats fly and tation and, over time, succeeded cowboys dive into pools aboard in restoring the use of her arm giant corgis, alligators turn the and hand. tables on a roper and his horse, Ever determined and positive, and polo players vie for the win Mellon continues to produce against yellow and orange skies. a prolific body of work. She deLouise Mellon with Ruffles. She prefers to represent the evsigned and built a special twoPHOTO BY LOUISA DAVIDSON eryday world from an unexpected story studio that accommodates angle. “My work even makes me laugh, and it is a joy to animal subjects and makes it easier to produce her work. see it do the same for others,” she said. She created various stations on wheels as well as a framWhat you wouldn’t know, unless you know her, is the ing and shipping area. She had an ingenious lift created grit of Mellon’s character. She is unyielding in her resolve to easily move heavy objects without help to the top and to continue to create her work and bring lighthearted- bottom floors. ness to those needing a lift. “Many artists have it so much “You just have to see the humor in life,” Mellon said. tougher than I do,” she said. “I have led a really interest- “It is so easy for any of us to get depressed from all of our ing and lucky life, and I feel fortunate to still be here.” blips on the radar screen, but with laughter and encourOn a trip to Maine in 2000, she was a passenger in a agement from our friends and supporters, we can somecarriage driving accident at Acadia National Park and suf- times see the irony, accept the randomness of life’s events fered a head injury. After years of surgeries and rehabili- and have the courage to forge on.” tation, she went back to school to hone her art skills and Friend and collector Bruce Duchossois will host a get her confidence back. She was left with the residual private, invitation-only showing of Mellon’s work at the inconvenience of pain and a limited range of motion, as International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington on well as a tremor that can make painting a challenge. March 19. “Some days are better than others, and my hand will Learn more about the artist at www.louisemellon.com. 88 March 2014 |wellington the magazine| 10th Anniversary
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Nikki Walker rides Blue Loyd. Grace Duy and Shady Lane with trainer Bobby Ginsberg.
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(Below) The “HorseJunkiementary” riders gather at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. PHOTO BY PATRICIA DA SILVA
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Lauren Mahoney on Amstel E at a Candice King clinic.
Maria Costa with Winston.
New Reality Series Follows Up-And-Coming Riders At WEF From January to April, a who’s who of equestrian stars migrate to Wellington to compete at the Winter Equestrian Festival, the largest and longest-running event in horse sports. In addition to Olympiclevel competitors, there are thousands of riders of all levels, from children to juniors and adult amateurs, competing in the 55 unique divisions of the 12-week equestrian extravaganza. The web site Horse Junkies United is shining the spotlight on these riders through “WEF 2014 HorseJunkiementary,” a new reality video series offering an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of young riders in Wellington. Six featured equestrians, four jumpers and two dressage riders, rising stars of the sport ages 17 to 25, were selected through a casting call and are being followed during the season: filmed in sessions with top trainers, at the barn and in competition, and interviewed about their progress. Each week during the series, a new episode is published at www.horsejunkiesunited.com. Production began Jan. 20 (WEF Week 3) with a tour of Christine and Jonathan McCrea’s Windsor Show Stables, where the first featured rider, 21-yearold Maria Costa, is based. The University of Connecticut student gave viewers a tour of the magnificent property, introducing her four horses. They were Azermie, an 8-year-old mare, showing in the Artisan Young Rider Grand Prix Series; Reno, turning 18 this year, competing in the medium amateur division; Winston, her 11-year-old gelding that usually tends to be “a little grumpy in his stall” but decided to be friendly on the day the cameras were rolling; and, finally, 14-year-old Sandman, rehabbing from a past injury, that Costa described as “the love of my life.” As she gave him a hug, viewers could feel her affection for her partner. “I owe 50 percent of my riding abilities to this horse,” she said. “He has taken me from the bottom to where I am today.” Next up was a visit with Canadian dressage riders Brittany Fraser and Lindsay Kellock, who train with four-time Olympian Ashley Holzer at her stable. Kellock moved to New York four years ago at age 19 to be a working student with Holzer and is now
her assistant trainer, as well as a Grand Prix rider herself. She introduced viewers to 18-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Eminence, a generous gift from Diana Rose. The plan for Emi, as he is known in the barn, is to compete once or twice a month in the Grand Prix. “He’s older, so I have to be careful,” Kellock explained. Fraser, originally from Nova Scotia, will have an interesting journey this season as she moves up to the Grand Prix level. All In, her talented 9-year-old Dutch Warmblood, is currently schooling the test at home, but the young rider is taking their partnership step by step, so he will be showing at the Intermediate level. To hone her skills, Fraser acquired Countess, a charming 12-year-old Danish mare, from Eiren Crawford. “She is very sweet,” Fraser said as “Tess” showered her with kisses. “She tolerates me, trying movements over and over because I’m learning. That’s why I bought her.” Both Kellock and Fraser agreed that Wellington is a special place for equestrians. “It’s such an amazing venue, and you are competing against the best of the best,” Kellock said. “And the fact that we have polo, jumping and dressage all in one area — there’s something to do every night. Saturday night we go to the jumpers; Friday night, it’s dressage freestyle; Sundays, polo matches. It’s Disney World for equestrians!” The following day, the Horse Junkies crew was invited to watch Nicole “Nikki” Walker and Blue Loyd’s lesson with her trainer, Irish Olympian Cian O’Connor. Walker, a 20-year-old student in environmental studies and business management at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, usually commutes, but this is her first year being a snowbird, spending the entire WEF circuit in Wellington. 10th 10th Anniversary Anniversary |wellington |wellington the the magazine| magazine| March March 2014 2014
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(Below) Grace Duy and Lauren Mahoney with Shady Lane. (Right) Brittany Fraser and Lindsay Kellock with Countess. PHOTOS BY PATRICIA DA SILVA
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O’Connor and Blue Loyd won the individual bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London, and now the powerful 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding is helping the young rider learn the ropes. “He has a mind of his own sometimes, so I have to work on being the boss,” Walker said. “He’s allergic to the jumps, and he has been great to teach me as a rider and fast-tracked the process of jumping bigger. I’m very lucky to have him.” The next featured rider, Lauren Mahoney, is 17 and competes in the Junior Jumpers with her horse, Amstel E, called Armani around the barn. After a yearlong hiatus from riding, Mahoney imported him from Holland in June 2012, and their partnership clicked. “When I first got him, he had just been doing the 1.30s, and I had never done a class above a meter. Within just a couple of months, not only did we qualify for Children High M&S Nationals, but we also won one of the classes at finals.” During WEF Week 3, Mahoney achieved a milestone competing in the International Ring for the first time. Her ride included some unexpected challenges. “It was my first time in the International Ring and ever doing 1.40m, so it was really stressful,” she recalled. “We had a great warm-up. We walked in, I was feeling calm and collected. Going to the first jump, I realized my stirrup was twisted. I looked at the clock and did not have time to fix it. I thought, ‘Here we go, there’s already something wrong.’” But, despite the equipment malfunction, Mahoney was
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The art from this year’s Fete Cheval poster is by French artist Marguerite Breguet, who winters in Palm Beach.
The Magic Of Vaulting
Coming To Wellington March 16 By Lynn Coakley
Imagine an Olympic-level gymnastic performance, but the apparatus is alive and moving. Vaulting, one of eight international equestrian disciplines, involves a combination of gymnastics and dance movements performed on horseback. This unique sport will be featured at the Equus Foundation’s Fete Cheval Etoile on Sunday, March 16. The Friendship Team of the American Vaulting Association will perform under the lights in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Equus Foundation Chair Jenny Belknap Kees and United States Equestrian Federation President Chrystine Tauber are serving as the honorary chairs of the event, which will celebrate the extraordinary talent of horses and the magical bond between horses and people. The vaulting performance will be preceded by cocktails, an auction and dinner in the unique venues of the Gallery and the Wellington Club. The program includes the second annual induction of horses into the Horse Stars Hall of Fame, a joint program of the Equus Foundation and the USEF. 94 March 2014 |wellington the magazine| 10th Anniversary
Stephanie Harris currently competes at the gold level and was the 2013 AVA Region IX Gold Individual Reserve High Point Champion. PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION
“After the breathtaking performance of the Cirque Vertigo troupe at the 2013 event, it made perfect sense to feature vaulting at our Fete Cheval Etoile,” Equus Foundation President
Lynn Coakley said. “And what’s even more amazing is that vaulting is also an equine therapy.” The nonprofit Equus Foundation is a national charitable foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life of horses, enabling the therapeutic use of horses for people with special needs, fostering the horse-human bond, and educating the public on the horse’s unique ability to empower, teach and heal. Nearly $2.5 million in grants have been awarded to equine charities across the United States and more than 800 equine organizations participate on the foundation’s Equine Welfare Network. Money generated from the March 16 event will help reduce the unwanted horse population, retrain horses for multiple careers and make equine therapy available to more people. “It may be hard to imagine that a sport like vaulting could also be a therapeutic discipline, but it has been proven to be effective in improving balance, coordination, motor skills, body awareness and sensory integration, strength and stamina,” explained Ruth Menor, executive director of the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, one of the
Francesca Foley is a 17-year-old silver level vaulter who trains with Vaulters Del Sol in New Mexico. She has won one national title. PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION
foundation’s grant recipients. “There are also the psychological benefits of increased confidence, problem solving ability, memory, focus, trust, teamwork and creativity.” The Friendship Vaulting Team USA, composed of silver and gold level AVA vaulters from across the country, was founded in 1995 to promote vaulting at large exhibitions, shows and fairs throughout the United States. The team performing in Wellington will include Gabe Aniello, Francesca Foley, Malu Foley, Kalyn Geisler, Stephanie Harris, Katie Keville, Trey Lasater, Hadessah Rynning, Alex Schaubhut and Caroline Shubert, along with lungers Kimberly Pritchett and Melanie Schaubhut, and equine teammates Cody, Sampson and Moon. “We are grateful to the Equus Foundation for this opportunity to not only dazzle and amaze the guests at the Fete Cheval Etoile, but also help raise funds for team members to qualify for and compete in the 2014 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France,” coach Greta Shirock said. For more information about the event, email equus@equusfoundation.org or visit www.equusfoundation.org/fete.
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Wellington Prep Principal Sandy Montoya and founder Jeffrey Altschuler.
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State-Of-The-Art School Building Story by Julie Unger Photos by Abner Pedraza
The Wellington Preparatory School has opened the doors to its new building. Currently set up for the school’s existing classes of kindergarteners and first graders, it will expand to include additional grades in the near future. The students moved into the new building on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and were greeted by state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with iMacs, Apple TV and iPads. Located on Lake Worth Road just west of Lyons Road, the school prides itself on its academics and well-rounded ability to teach and personalize curriculum to meet students’ needs. Classrooms are capped at 15 students to allow focused individual attention. Wellington Prep is different from your typical school, explained founder Jeffrey Altschuler. The school utilizes a finetuned curriculum featuring an approved and recommended curriculum from top universities, including the University of Chicago for math, the College of William and Mary for language and science, and Columbia University for reading and writing. “We don’t go to the publishers or other individuals, we go to the universities and find out what they think is the best, and that’s the curriculum we’ve selected,” Altschuler said. “On top of that, we found teachers who have advanced training both
in that curriculum and in education in general. Our teachers all have master’s degrees in education, and they’ve all had experience teaching at other private schools.” Students participate in a language-learning program where they learn conversational Spanish and an impressive art curriculum called Meet the Masters, where they are incrementally taught more about the life and art styles of great artists. The students also learn to play the violin, as many scientists believe the instrument to have a positive impact on math and reasoning skills, Altschuler explained. Due to the teaching style and curriculum, the students are taught an entire grade level above the grade they are actually in. Kindergarteners at Wellington Prep are taught what first graders learn at other schools. Standardized testing has proven just how innovative and exceptional Wellington Prep’s curriculum is. The results speak
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for themselves, Altschuler said, noting that students score in the 90 plus percentile on national standardized tests. For the 2011-12 school year, the students at sister preschool Planet Kids at Wellington scored at the 95th percentile for children ready for kindergarten, according to data from the Florida Department of Education. There are currently approximately 270 students at Planet Kids and 30 at Wellington Prep. Beyond the academics, Wellington Prep provides a sense of family. Vanessa Quigley’s six-year-old son is in first grade and is thrilled to be at Wellington Prep. “My son loves the school. He loves his teacher, he loves his friends and he loves what he’s studying,” Quigley said. “It’s like a little family here. Everybody knows each other, and because the class sizes are so small, the kids have the ability to really interact with the teachers.” Coming from Planet Kids, it was a natural choice for Julie Khanna to continue her son at Wellington Prep. “This place has perfected the balance of nurturing him still as a 6-year-old, but yet giving him the fuel to challenge him academically as far as he will go,” she said. The administration has been sensitive and open to feedback, which makes the parents feel like it is a family. “We’re all on the same page,” Quigley said. “We’re all involved with each other. I feel like I’m part of my children’s edu-
cation, because the school allows me to be part of their education. It’s a great school, and we want everyone to know that.” Wellington Prep Principal Sandy Montoya is also the director of Planet Kids at Wellington. “The children and the families — that’s number one for me,” Montoya said. “We’re not just educators here, we’re a big family. One of the most important things for children to be successful in school is to feel comfortable and feel like they belong. To me, that is the most special thing about the school.” Applications are currently being accepted for students entering kindergarten through third grade. The new building is designed to house classes for kindergarten through fifth grade. “I’d like the school to continue growing with our current classes,” Altschuler said. “I’d like the school to go up through middle school and potentially to high school.” The Wellington Preparatory School is fully accredited by the National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA). NIPSA evaluates a school’s faulty, facilities and curriculum before granting a school accreditation status. Wellington Prep is located at 9135 Lake Worth Road. For more information, call (561) 649-7900 or visit www.wellingtonprep.org.
Martha W. Jolicoeur Combines
Two Passions Into A Successful Career By Jennifer Ward
When it comes to real estate and equestrian sport, Realtor Martha W. Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties has successfully combined two passions into one. As a former grand prix show jumping competitor, the same qualities that made Jolicoeur successful in the show ring have helped her build a career as one of Wellington’s top-ranked real estate agents. Married to world-renowned horse trainer Pierre Jolicoeur, the successful Realtor first began coming to Wellington during season in 1979. In 2005, she and her family made the move permanently, selling their farm in Virginia. Licensed since 1992, Jolicoeur’s real estate skills were easily transferrable, and her knowledge of equestrian sport and its unique needs have made her an asset to the community. “I love my job, and I love living in Wellington,” she said, noting that several of her customers from Virginia have worked with her to buy properties here. “It is a pleasure and a privilege to support the horse community in Wellington. I especially have to thank Equestrian Sport Productions for expanding and raising the Winter Equestrian Festival to a higher level.” Jolicoeur’s family has thrived here, with Pierre’s saddle design and jump building businesses both excelling. Pierre also provides an added asset for Jolicoeur’s clients, advising them on farm planning and home renovation projects. Their daughter, Isabel, now 22, has put her lifelong riding skills to use as a member of the varsity equestrian team at the University of Georgia, where she is a senior. Jolicoeur is closely tied to the equestrian community in Wellington and, each year, sponsors the Leading Lady
Rider Award at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in memory of her good friend and fellow Realtor, Dale Lawler. “I have been fortunate to be able to turn my passion for horses and the sport into a career that I love,” Jolicoeur said. “One of the reasons I like Florida is that we have the sunshine and the horses together. We’ve also taken up boating, and I really enjoy our weekends at the beach.” The same thrill she once felt in competing is now found by matching people with a home or farm that fits their lifestyle. Hard-working and honest, Jolicoeur has earned herself a loyal clientele while also becoming one of the area’s top agents. “I am thankful that I get to work with so many special and smart people who excel at what they do, whether it is equestrian or other business,” Jolicoeur said. “I’ve been privileged to have had so many customers who are intelligent and successful in their own areas of expertise.” Jolicoeur noted that fellow agent Angela Pappas is an integral part of her team. Jolicoeur’s business also expanded recently to include three new agents. “Real estate is truly my passion, and it’s not just about the numbers,” she concluded. “It’s a service industry, and I feel a big sense of responsibility to do
Martha W. Jolicoeur presents the Leading Lady Rider Award to Paris Sellon. PHOTO COURTESY SPORTFOT
“It is a pleasure and a privilege to support the horse community in Wellington.” REALTOR MARTHA W. JOLICOEUR
what’s right for each customer, whether they are buying or selling.” Call Martha W. Jolicoeur at (561) 7978040 or visit www.marthasproperties.com for more information. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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The 2014 Equestrian Aid Foundation Luminary Award was presented to three EAF founders, past presidents Mason Phelps Jr. and Robert Dover, and the current president, R. Scot Evans. PHOTO BY MEG MCGUIRE
‘Who Reins Supreme?’ Raises Money For The Equestrian Aid Foundation
The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center was the place to be Friday, Jan. 31 when the Equestrian Aid Foundation hosted its fourth annual “Who Reins Supreme?” gala, supported by MeadowView Farm. World-class hunter, jumper and dressage riders showed off their new-found reining skills during a unique competition captained by Tim McQuay and Mark Rafacz, leaders in the sport of reining. Guests donned Western attire for the event and enjoyed cocktails provided by Tito’s Homemade Vodka and a delicious dinner from Aaron’s Catering, while bidding on coveted auction items such as a week’s stay at a Tuscan villa and a cooking lesson with Top Chef Masters winner Marcus Samuelsson. The most sought-after package of the night was an ultimate New York experience donated by the Goutal family, which went for $5,200 and included dinner for four at Le Colonial and Saturday Night Live tickets. The fun-filled evening raised money to support EAF programs offering financial assistance to those in the equestrian community — riders, horsemen and equine-related professionals — who suffer from chronic illness or injury. Founded in 1996, the organization was originally focused on helping those with HIV/AIDS, but has since expanded to include as many people in need as possible.
The Equestrian Aid Foundation paid homage to its history by honoring three of its founders with the 2014 Luminary Award. Olympic dressage medalist Robert Dover, Mason Phelps Jr. and EAF President R. Scot Evans accepted the award. “Outsiders often view the world of equestrian sports as a life of privilege. That is not always the case, however, and many people in our midst are in need of assistance,” Evans said. “‘Who Reins Supreme?’ provides an opportunity for the community to come together for an enjoyable evening while also raising money for a worthy cause.” “I am so grateful to be honored with these two outstanding gentlemen who have done so much for the equestrian world,” Phelps added. “It is immensely rewarding to see a community where members support each other, and together our efforts have truly made a difference.” Notable guests included Barnes & Noble founder and Executive Chairman Leonard Riggio with his wife Louise and daughter Stephanie, United States Equestrian Federation President Chrystine Tauber with her husband George, and many more. Those who were unable to attend the but would like to donate to the Equestrian Aid Foundation can do so online at www.equestrianaidfoundation.org. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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Sam Jon’s Salon Is Celebrating 25 Years In Wellington This Year Story by Lauren Miró Photos by Abner Pedraza
With more than 30 years in the business, and celebrating 25 years in Wellington this November, Sam Jon’s Salon has plenty of experience making clients feel and look beautiful from head to toe. Located in the Courtyard Shops, Sam Jon’s offers a family-friendly atmosphere where clients become friends. “Being here for 25 years, we’ve met a lot of different people, and they’ve really become our family,” owner JoAnn Pedalino said. “We’ve gone through pregnancies, births, bar mitzvahs and weddings with our clients. We’ve seen children grow up in our salon.” Sam Jon’s is a family business, so it is natural to treat their clients like family. Owners Sam and JoAnn Pedalino work alongside Sam’s sister, Francesca, and niece, Stephanie, at the Wellington location. Meanwhile, children Nick and Samantha run the Palm Beach Gardens location. “I think seeing so many families grow up in our salon made my children want to get into the business,” JoAnn said. “We love our clients. There’s a lot of hugs, a lot of kisses, and our clients become our friends and our family.” Sam Jon’s is a full-service salon, meaning you can in-
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dulge yourself in a great hair cut, color and style, or come in for a manicure, pedicure or spa service. The salon offers Shellac, Gelish and acrylic nails, as well as nail art. Spa services include massage therapy, facials and microdermabrasion. Clients also come in for makeup and full body and facial waxing. “We were the first full-service salon here in Wellington,” JoAnn said. “We are probably best known for our hair styling and color.” Sam Jon’s offers great product lines like the Colour hair line. “For me, that’s the number one line,” JoAnn said. “I absolutely love it.” They also offer top brands like Goldwell, Artego, Moroccan Oil, Sebastian and Aquage. “We also offer organic color,” she added. “The brand is called Organic, and it’s really great.” For skin care, Sam Jon’s offers Decléor and PCA. Clients can benefit from an expert staff that takes the time to get to know clients. “You don’t go into one chair and get your hair colored, then move to another chair to get your hair cut,” JoAnn said. “One stylist does everything for you. I think
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when you work with one stylist from beginning to end, you establish a rapport with them. They get to know you and know what you truly want.” Each stylist is expertly trained, giving clients the hottest new looks and techniques. “Our stylists really love what they do,” JoAnn said. “The styles are constantly changing, and we make sure we’re at the front of everything. We have educators who come into the salon, and we go to hair shows every year.” Sam Jon’s Salon is located in the Courtyard Shops at 13860 Wellington Trace, Suite 19. For more information, or to make an appointment, call (561) 795-8622 or visit www.samjons.com. THIS MONTH’S INDULGE CONTEST WINNER Congratulations to Barbara Foose, lucky March winner of Wellington The Magazine’s Indulge Contest. She will be treated to a day at Sam Jon’s Salon. Can you use a distraction from your daily grind or know someone who can use some “me” time? If so, enter this ongoing contest today. All you have to do is submit a short letter about why you feel you or your nominee should be chosen, along with a recent photo, to: Wellington The Magazine Indulge Contest, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Then watch for upcoming issues, where we continue to highlight some of Wellington’s top salons and announce more lucky winners!
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Realtor Jeanne Gordon Enjoys Helping Clients’ Dreams Come True Story by Matthew Auerbach Photo by Abner Pedraza
Wellington residents who have found their dream home through their dealings with longtime real estate professional Jeanne Gordon have her children to thank for their good fortune. It was her commitment to her kids that determined Gordon’s current career. “As a native Floridian, I moved from Miami to Wellington in 1994 so that my children could attend the great school system being offered by Palm Beach County,” Gordon recalled. “I initially got into real estate to allow me to spend quality time with my children as a single parent.” Gordon’s work as an agent with Gracious Homes Realty has afforded her the opportunity to play a crucial role in allowing homeowners to experience something that’s somewhat rare in everyday life — a search that concludes with a happy ending. Clients aren’t the only ones who leave with smiles on their faces. “I never realized how rewarding my profession would be for me personally,” she said. “To be able to educate and assist buyers and sellers in one of the most important transactions of their lives is very exciting and rewarding. I pride myself in the knowledge I have of my profession, and I serve every client as if they are purchasing or selling a multimilliondollar home.” Gordon, who specializes in first-time home buyers, equestrian properties and luxury homes in Wellington and the surrounding areas, is proud of the fact that her efforts have generated a sense of loyalty among her clients. “I have been fortunate to have many clients who started with me 17 years ago and have bought and sold with me time and time again,” she said. “Referrals and new transactions with past clients make up 80 percent of my business. In addition, with the current market changes, my business has expanded to clients who are looking to lease a home with the idea of purchasing in the near future.”
Gordon’s clients keep coming back because she goes the extra mile for them. “I pride myself in providing client satisfaction in various ways, including respecting their hectic schedules and treating each as if they were a family member,” she said. “Today’s clients expect the highest in professional and quality service. It’s my job to provide them with an experience that they can honestly look back on with complete satisfaction.” Gracious Homes Realty proved to be the perfect fit for Gordon’s personal style. “I decided to make the move from the ‘bigger is better’ franchise approach to a small, independent boutique brokerage,” she said. “Gracious Homes Realty is a company with an emphasis on creating a local brand synonymous with quality expertise.” While she acknowledges the unpredictability of the realestate market, she believes Wellington remains high on the list of desirable places to live. “There isn’t a crystal ball for what the real-estate market will do in the future, and predicting any scenario would be irresponsible,” Gordon said. “However, Wellington offers top-rated schools, world-famous equestrian competitions and wonderful year-round weather. Together with historically low interest rates, Wellington remains a highly soughtafter destination for families, equestrian enthusiasts and vacationers.” For more information, call Gordon at (561) 714-1004 or e-mail her at jeannegor@aol.com. Visit Gracious Homes Realty at 12230 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 110-S1, in Wellington. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014 107
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Wellness Coach Donna Marsh Helps Companies Get Employees Fit Story by Ron Bukley Photo by Abner Pedraza
Ultima Fitness in Wellington has created a new corporate fitness program under the leadership of Corporate Wellness Coach Donna Marsh, designed to improve health and increase productivity of employees. “We saw a need in the community,” Marsh said. “We want to be able to share our expertise and knowledge with companies to help their employees get healthier, happier and therefore more productive.” Companies are coming on board, agreeing with the idea that a balanced life is important, she said. “We want to reach out to our local organizations, whether it’s a nonprofit organization or for-profit company, large or small,” Marsh said. “Our goal is to provide them with the resources and the tools to be able to provide employees an opportunity to improve their health and wellness.” The program is structured so that Ultima’s wellness coaches work with the directors of the organizations or company to set goals, as well as with employees individually and as a team. “For example, if I sit down with a board of directors or a large organization and I say, ‘What do you want to achieve by beginning a corporate wellness program?’” Marsh explained. “Their answer might be, ‘Well, we have a very high rate of absenteeism,’ ‘We have a lot of smokers,’ or ‘Thirty percent of our workers are overweight.’” Goals can be set for employees who are in a smoking cessation or weight reduction program. “We don’t actually have a smoking cessation program here, but we can work with them to provide resources, information and education to put them on a fitness program and get them on the path to wellness,” Marsh said. Once the employees as a group and as individuals have started on their path to achieving their goals, they will usually perform better, she said. “They are not going to call in sick as often. They are going to have more energy, and they are going to be more focused
mentally,” Marsh added. “That is what’s going to end up enabling the company over time to achieve its goals by reducing absenteeism, increasing productivity and improving morale and loyalty.” Some companies offer fitness programs such as monetary incentives for employees to enroll at fitness centers, and some companies actually have their own gyms, but usually employees are not tracked for actual health improvement. “Where we come in is we offer a structured program,” she said. “I, as a corporate wellness coach, will go onsite to the company, meet with the participating employees and track everybody, find out how they’re doing, and find out how they’re progressing with their goals, providing them with whatever resources they may need.” The program will be customized to fit the needs of a particular group of employees. Some of the wellness goals in highstress areas of employment such as hospitals might include relaxation therapy. “They’re physicians, they’re nurses. That’s a really highpressure, high-stress job,” Marsh said. “We might put together a meditation or yoga class and invite them exclusively to participate in this class, and help them learn how to de-stress and decompress and find that balance.” The program provides discounts on membership to the gym based on a set of criteria set up by the client company. “Some companies offer a reimbursement based on checkins,” she said. “It’s really up to the company, but we can work with them to put that together.” For more information about the program, call Marsh at (561) 795-2823, e-mail donna@ultimafitness.com or visit Ultima Fitness at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| March 2014
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I thought about how much Aaron needed his iPad, and I decided to try to buy iPads for all the children at the hospital to use — an iPad lending library. PROGRAM FOUNDER SARAH CLEIN
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Wellington Girl Sets Up iPad Lending Libraries At Area Children’s Hospitals Story by Deborah Welky Photos by Abner Pedraza
Binks Forest Elementary School student Sarah Clein has found a way to turn a family emergency into a new program that she hopes will help sick children everywhere. In her own words, the 11-year-old Wellington girl tells it this way: “It was a regular day. Then my parents told my brothers and me to come into their room. They told us that my cousin Aaron had cancer. At first, I honestly didn’t know what cancer was. I was very scared for him and didn’t know what to think of it yet.” “It confirmed our worst fears,” added Clein’s mother, Deborah, who had rushed to help when the family first took Aaron to the hospital. “Aaron wasn’t acting right. He was feeling constipated, and one day when he woke up, he couldn’t move his legs. I was in the emergency room with Aaron’s parents when we were told that he had a large tumor on his spine. Two days later, we got the horrendous news confirming what we already suspected.” The 5-year-old had Stage 4 Ewing’s Sarcoma. He was admitted to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. In the beginning, Clein and her two brothers — Daniel, 14, and Jonathan, 7 — were allowed to visit. “We had face masks on and a big bottle of Curel,” she recalled. But once chemotherapy started, and Aaron’s immune
system was compromised, all that changed. Exposure to other children was just too dangerous for him. Their mother told them it would be a long time before they would be able to see each other in person again. But Aaron was one of the lucky ones — he had an iPad to help him while away the hours. “He used it nonstop,” Clein said. “He could play games while he got his shots and he would fall asleep watching movies. He was able to ‘Facetime’ us so we could ask, ‘How’s it going?’ We got to see the stuff that he got, and he could see what we were playing with.” When her teacher told each child in Clein’s class to come up with a community service project, that iPad came to mind. “I thought about how much Aaron needed his iPad, and I decided to try to buy iPads for all the children at the hospital to use — an iPad lending library,” Clein explained. “First I wrote letters, and then I made a movie and put it on YouTube. My mom helped me with what to say. Some newscasters saw it and put us on the news a couple of times, and we were in the newspapers.” The original goal was to arrange for 10 iPads for Joe
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Sarah Clein with some of the iPads and cases bound for area children’s hospitals.
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DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “We were hitting up our friends, grandparents — everyone we knew for money,” Clein recalled. “Then the Hollywood Police Department got involved, and they were great. They raised enough to purchase four iPads. The Little Smiles organization heard about the lending library and loved the idea. They gave 10 iPads.” The more iPads she was getting, the more the news was picking up on what Clein was doing, and the more people have become interested in helping. “I thought, ‘Well, we’ll get St. Joe’s done, and that will be that.’ But she got 16 for St. Joe’s and 10 for Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center and, by the end of this month, she’ll have 16 for Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami,” her mother said. “Seven will be for their isolation rooms where the children can’t share anything with anyone else, and the rest will float.”
While Clein worked to secure iPads, her mother scrambled to find cases for them. “At St. Joe’s, we spent over $750 on cases alone. They cost about $80 each, on sale, and we needed the sturdiest ones. The iPads will get dropped,” she said. “Then Trident Cases called from California and said, ‘We’d love to be your case provider — at no charge.’” The iPad lending library uses a checkout system so the equipment will be available for every child. “There’s nothing better for them whether they’re two years old or 12 years old,” Deborah Clein said. She marvels at how businesses and organizations have gotten behind her daughter’s mission. Best Buy and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office are on board. Even the Village of Wellington has chipped in. “I sent the mayor a letter and met with some of the council members, and they gave us some of their older ones that they were no longer using,” she said. “They can’t be used for Facetime, but they’re good for playing games. We put them in new cases, and when we give 10 or 15 new iPads to a hospital, we give some of those older ones along with them. It’s a great iPad recycling program.” Today, Aaron has been cancer-free for 15 months and counting. In addition to the lending library, his parents have founded TeamAaron to help the families of cancer-stricken children in other ways. Visit www.teamaaron.org for more information, and while there, be sure to take two minutes to watch the video that started it all. Looking back, it seems like such a simple idea. Why had no one done it before? Maybe you have to be Sarah Clein, age 11, to really understand. This year, the Wellington Hero series focuses on individuals who make the world a better place through their actions. Do you know a Wellington Hero deserving of proper recognition? Visit www.wellingtonthemagazine.com today and submit your nomination.
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(Above) Corey Edelstein serves up sushi delights. (Left) The lobster is fresh and flavorful, and the presentation is eye catching. (Right) 1. There is a variety of seafood on the menu, and you can’t go wrong no matter what you choose. 2. The tuna tartare is a delicious take on a classic favorite, infused with Asian flavors. 3. The generous sashimi platter. 4. The seafood salad is a fresh and tasty way to start your meal. 5. The Singapore noodles is Hop Won’s take on authentic Chinese lo mein. 6. For those who want more traditional American cuisine, try the house specialty steak, an 18-ounce prime filet mignon cooked to perfection, topped with crab meat and served with potatoes and asparagus in a delicious carrot cream sauce.
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Terrific Asian Fusion Flavors At New Hop Won Restaurant Story and Photos by Lauren Miró
Bringing its popular Asian-fusion cuisine to Wellington, Hop Won at Polo West offers guests the opportunity to dine around the world in one meal. Whether you’re in the mood for tender steaks, fresh seafood or authentic Chinese, there is something for every palate. Located at the entrance to the Greenview Cove community, Hop Won allows diners to enjoy a delicious meal with a picturesque view of the polo fields and arena, where several nights a week you’ll find great entertainment unique to Wellington. Owners Gigi Stetler and Jimmy Rivas opened the restaurant in January after having success with the original Hop Won location in Davie. “We took over a family restaurant and changed the concept,” Stetler said. “It was basically takeout, and we upscaled it to fine dining. I was always known for my steaks, but I love authentic Asian food. I learned the food and the concept.” Blending her love of steaks and international cuisine with Asian-fusion flavors, Hop Won was born. The restaurant was successful, and Stetler decided to expand to her home away from home. “We always wanted to be in Wellington,” said Stetler, a competitive equestrian. “I’m up here for the horse show six months a year.”
Guests will not only be able to enjoy delicious food, but also equestrian entertainment. The restaurant overlooks an arena and several polo fields, where Stetler plans to host events such as polo matches, show jumping, dressage and more. “The concept of our restaurant in Davie is a dinner club,” she said. “I’ve always liked the concept of dining while there is entertainment — whether it be a theater show or live music. There’s nothing like that anymore. We want to use the arena and polo concept here in Wellington to provide that entertainment.” The restaurant also offers ladies night on Wednesday and nightlife with a live DJ on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. “It’s a great environment,” Rivas said. “We’re going to have a great nightlife. You can come in and have dinner or drinks at the bar, enjoy an event or stay for the nightlife.” The restaurant is perfectly poised for taking in an equestrian event over a delicious meal. The space is
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American menu is that I know not everyone will like Chinese food or sushi,” Stetler said. “Maybe mom wants sushi, but dad wants a steak. We offer both.” Rivas agreed. “For us, fusion means you get to eat what you want,” he said. “There’s something for everyone.” There is even something for man’s best friend. Diners and their dog companions can enjoy meals on the lawn. “We even have a doggie menu,” Stetler noted. Stetler suggested that diners try the house specialty steak. The 18-ounce prime filet mignon ($32) is cooked to perfection. Juicy and flavorful, each bite is better than the last. It’s topped with crab meat and served with potatoes and asparagus, all in a delicious carrot cream sauce that makes the dish sing. For a taste of the Asian-fusion, try the Singapore noodles ($10.95), a take on authentic Chinese lo mein. It’s a dish packed with flavor that is sure to satisfy. There is a variety of seafood on the
menu, and you can’t go wrong no matter what you choose. Enjoy a variety of sashimi or opt for a sushi roll. The lobster is fresh and flavorful, and the presentation — served in a whole lobster shell — is eye catching. The tuna tartare is a delicious take on a classic favorite dish, infused with Asian flavors over a perfect cut of fresh tuna. The menu is diverse, and you’ll have no shortage of new things to try time and time again. Rivas encouraged the community to check out the restaurant. “I’ve lived here my whole life. I’m a local guy,” he said. “There’s nothing else like this in the area. I think the whole community can enjoy it.” Hop Won, located at 2470 Greenview Cove Drive, is open for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For more information, call (561) 7917030 or visit www.hopwon.com.
(Left) Owners Jimmy Rivas and Gigi Stetler opened the new Wellington restaurant after having success with the original Hop Won location in Davie. (Below) Executive Sushi Chef Paul Fukuzaki prepares a wide array of seafood from lobster to sushi and sashimi.
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wellington dining guide For a touch of the Florida Keys in your own back yard, visit Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. Located at 10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, Bonefish Mac’s offers excellent food in a family-friendly environment. For more information, visit www.bonefishmacs.com or call (561) 798-6227. Brooklyn Bagel in Wellington has been in business for more than 20 years, offering customers handmade, authentic bagels and more. Brooklyn Bagel is located at 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B9, in the Wellington Marketplace shopping plaza. For more information, call (561) 784-5501. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant is located on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. Specializing in family-style Italian cuisine, Buca di Beppo is known for its large portions designed to serve several people. For more info., call (561) 7903287 or visit www.bucadibeppo.com. Casa Tequila, a restaurant featuring a wide variety of delicious Mexican Cuisine, opened recently in the Wellington Plaza at 12795 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 11A. For more info., call (561) 557-1378 or visit www. casatequilafl.com. Coach House Restaurant & Bar (13410 South Shore Blvd.) features gourmet cuisine along with a piano bar, bistro area, outside dining, smoking bars, entertainment and more. For more info., call (561) 795-0080 or visit www.coachhousefla.com. First Watch, the Daytime Café, is now open in Wellington at 2335 South State Road 7 in front of the Mall at Wellington Green near Office Depot. First Watch is open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. For more info., call (561) 795-5500 or visit www.firstwatch.com. From delicious antipasti to a fine selection of wines, Italian food lovers will feel right at home at Franco Italian Bistro. For an authentic, elegant Italian ex-
perience, visit Franco Italian Bistro at 10160 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 103, in the Pointe at Wellington Green. For more info., call (561) 615-1551 or visit www.francoitalianbistro.com.
Road 7 in Wellington, serves innovative Italian cooking in a comfortable atmosphere. The menu includes the popular create-your-own pasta dishes. For info., call 561-792-2248 or visit www.macaronigrill.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.
Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info.
India Grill & Bar is now open in Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. serving authentic north and south Indian cuisine. For info., call (561) 249-7168. Offering delicious cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes, Jordan’s Steak Bistro serves up delicious meals and craft cocktails in a stylish environment. The restaurant is located in the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 793-9394 or visit www.jordanssteakbistro.com.
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 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.
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.
The Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub & Tap Room puts the focus on flavor, featuring the unique Celtic Black Rock cooking style. The restaurant is located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 20. For more info., call (561) 557-1190 or visit www.thebullmccabe.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.
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.
Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. For info., call (561) 7922220 or visit www.olisrestaurant.com. Romano’s Macaroni Grill, located at 2535 S. State
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wellington calendar Saturday, March 1 • The South Florida Fair will host Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 in Yesteryear Village. Admission is $15, and free for children 2 and under. Parking is free. Camping is $35 per night. For more info., call (561) 793-0333. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold live auditions for Wellington Idol 2014 on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m., with semifinals Friday, March 7 and finals Saturday, March 8. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, March 2 • The YMCA of the Palm Beaches will present its 10th annual Polo for “Y” Kids on Sunday, March 2 beginning at noon at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Guests will enjoy brunch and silent and live auctions. For info., call Christina Frost at (561) 9689622, ext. 237, or visit www.ymcapalmbeaches.org. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, March 2 with the C.V. Whitney Cup. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub. com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, March 3 • The Portrait of a Woman Luncheon benefiting the Quantum House will be held at the West Palm Beach Marriott on Monday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m. Purchase tickets by calling (561) 494-0515 or visiting www.quantumhouse.org/portraitofawoman. • The 10th annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to benefit the Armory Art Center’s youth and adult art programming will take place Monday, March 3 at 11:59 a.m. (sharp). Tickets are $295. For info., call (561) 832-1776, ext. 33, or visit www.armoryart.org. Tuesday, March 4 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Science for Seniors: Birding 101 for ages 50 and over Tuesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. Learn how to get started with bird watching. The cost is $5 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Fat Tuesday Fun for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m. Make masks with all things purple, gold and green for Mardi Gras. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host a Wonders of the Night Sky Telescope Viewing Session for adults Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and learn about constellations. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
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wellington calendar Friday, March 7 • Wellington High School will host its annual Dance Marathon on Friday, March 7 to raise money for the Shands Hospital for Children in Gainesville. Students will dance and stand from 4 to 11 p.m. in the gym. For more info., contact Kelsie Boudreau at (561) 906-2706 or boudreau.kelsie2@gmail.com. • The 2014 Challenge of the Americas, benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play for P.I.N.K., will take place Friday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For more info., contact Mary Ross at (561) 433-0988 or anglot@aol.com. Saturday, March 8 • WIRK 103.1-FM’S Rib Round-Up, featuring great live country music and the best ribs in South Florida, returns Saturday, March 8 to the Cruzan Amphitheatre. Reserved seats are $69 and festival lawn tickets are $40. For more info., visit www.wirk.com. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, March 8 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 Chamber of Commerce will host its Health & Wellness Festival on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Call (561) 792-6525 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Apple-Mania for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The American Cancer Society’s Diamond Ball will take place Saturday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). For more info., call (561) 650-0131. Sunday, March 9 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, March 9 with the Piaget
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Tuesday, March 11 • Wellington will hold its Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 11. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.pbcelections.org for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Groundbreaking Reads: Adult Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Sara Harris will discuss Stay Close by Harlan Coben. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Friday, March 14 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Walking with Dinosaurs on Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, March 12 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Teen Anime Night for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, March 13 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Worth Stiletto Awards luncheon will take place Thursday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Resort (2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach). Contact Maritza Rivera at (561) 578-4817 or maritza@cpbchamber.com for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, March 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • Wellington’s inaugural India Night will take place Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the 7th Chukker Restaurant & Veranda at the International Polo
Saturday, March 15 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Chess Club for Kids for ages 8 and up Saturday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. Sunday, March 16 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, March 16 with the Piaget USPA Gold Cup. For tickets, visit www.international poloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. • The Equus Foundation’s Fete Cheval Etoile will take place Sunday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. For more info., call (203) 259-1550 or visit www.equus foundation.org/fete. Wednesday, March 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Buggin’ Out for ages 6 and up Wednesday, March 19 at 3 p.m. Design bug and insect clothespin magnets. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Shulamit Hadassah will meet Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Enjoy a celebration of food and a movie spoof of Passover. RSVP to Maureen at (561) 795-9071 or aitb@yahoo.com.
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Bark For Life — Wellington’s inaugural American Cancer Society Bark for Life was held Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Wellington Dog Park. Attendees enjoyed pet vendors, medical providers, contests crafts and more. Shown here are Jeff McDonald with Xena, Melody Page with Ginger, Dr. Steve Teisch and Claudia LaMasters with Avalon.
Father-Daughter Dance — Wellington’s annual father-daughter dance returned to the Village Park gym on Saturday, Feb. 1. Many fathers and daughters came together to enjoy great food and an evening of dancing. The event was sponsored by Simon Orthodontics and the Wellington Preservation Coalition. Shown here are Rick and Summer Robb.
Check For School — New Horizons Elementary School invited Tom Wenham and Robert Wigersma to speak about respect for the flag on Jan. 30. Also, the Wellington Preservation Coalition, on behalf of the Jacobs family, presented a $3,000 check to be used for books. Shown here are Mickey Simmel, Jeannie Robbins, Margaret Bagley, Area 3 Superintendent Mathew Shoemaker, Lynne Bray, Tom Wenham and Principal Betsy Cardozo.
Seniors Visit PBIEC — Wellington Seniors Club members attended a luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. It was chilly day, but seniors enjoyed the $34,000 G&C Farm 1.45m. Shown here are Liz Pietromonaco, Pat Sallustio, Mindy Garrett and Linda Ripp. Events At WCS — Wellington Christian School celebrated its homecoming the week of Jan. 20-24. On Thursday, Jan. 23, the school hosted its homecoming parade. Each high school class built a float based on one of Disney’s Pixar movies. The senior class won with its take on Toy Story. Then, on Saturday, Jan. 25, the school held a fundraiser with performances from The Voice’s Michaela Paige, Emily Brooke and Roscoe Martinez, as well as bounce houses, food, games and more. (Left) Danielle Madsen, Michaela Paige, Justen Hunter, Megan Kadel and Lainie Guthrie at the fundraiser. (Right) The senior class with its Toy Story float.
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