Wellington, FL – February 15, 2010 – The project known as Wellington Training Club or Section 34 in the Wellington equestrian preserve district appears to have taken a turn for the positive after it has been learned that Hines (www.Hines.com), a major private international real estate firm, is under contract to purchase the property. The Nassau Tribune reported recently that CLICO Bahamas, an insurance company based in Nassau, became insolvent and was ordered by the Bahamas Government to liquidate its assets which include Section 34. Initial construction on the project, including roads, utilities and storm water lakes was largely completed in 2006 before CLICO was ordered into liquidation. From discussions with local broker, Diane Jenkins of Jenkins Realty, Inc., who has teamed up with Hines, a Founder Lot presale program to restart the community is underway.
We have been able to confirm that Hines’ team will include the collaboration and sponsorship of two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Beezie Madden and husband John Madden. The preliminary plans show that the 525-acre community is planned for a maximum of 80 farms and a one of a kind 60 acre central amenity that will be available for each farm owner’s use, including a 70,000 square foot covered arena, multiple all-weather rings and multi-purpose grass fields. The plan also includes a network of several miles of bridle fairways and numerous open riding parks are spaced throughout the community that connects each farm to the central amenity. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=10285
February 15, 2010 – CHICAGO, (EWA) – Wild horse and burro advocates from across the country plan on greeting President Obama on February 18 in Las Vegas with a protest of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) mismanagement of the Wild Horse and Burro program and total disregard of the 1971 law protecting the wild horses and burros on their public lands.
The highly criticized Calico Complex round-up in Nevada that concluded on February 5 resulted in the death of 48 wild horses and the loss of 30 unborn foals. The death toll continues to climb from injuries resulting from the round-up as well as health issues from diets, such as Alfalfa hay that wreaks havoc on wild horses unaccustomed to a rich diet after feeding a lifetime on desert grasses.
The Calico round-up is being called one of the most deadly round-ups in history. Video footage shows foals being chased by a Cattoor helicopter as they tried to keep up with their mothers fleeing during the stampede. Two baby horses literally later had their hooves fall off, dying a dreadfully painful death at BLM’s hands. The horses were run over miles of rough terrain in the dead of winter. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=10278
The Ninth Annual Challenge of the Americas competition will be held March 13 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Photo by Susan J. Stickle.
Wellington, FL – February 15, 2010 – Featuring more exciting equestrian performances than ever before, the Ninth Annual Challenge of the Americas will return to Wellington, FL, on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the beautiful International Polo Club Palm Beach. The evening will get underway at 5:30 p.m. and feature musical team quadrilles, a four bar jumping exhibition, and a new and unique dressage and figure skating adagio. The event is presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) and will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and translational research. It is estimated by the American Cancer Society that in 2009 about 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed among women in the United States and at this time there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Since its inception, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation has raised over $250 million across the globe to fund research.
In a sport with many women, the equestrian industry has come together to support the BCRF through the Challenge of the America’s one-of-a-kind event. Returning for her fourth year as a COTA competitor, Canadian dressage rider Shannon Dueck will be participating as part of the International Quadrille Team – Team International The Seley Parker Group of Merrill Lynch. Dueck has been part of the winning international team for the past three years and looks forward to more fun competition at this year’s Challenge. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=10273
The great Commentator resides at Old Friends (Photo by Rick Capone)
GEORGETOWN, KY – FEBRUARY 15, 2010 – On February 20, 2010, Louisville’s historic Seelbach Hilton will again unite Kentucky’s favorite industries, bourbon and horses, with the 2nd Annual Old Friends along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Tickets are still available for the bourbon tasting and progressive dining experience that will benefit Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, KY that is home to more than 90 retired racehorses.
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