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POLO EQUESTRIAN | 3

Scenes from 

the season 

Polo 

Just before the new year, 

there’s a quiet buzz that 

starts to vibrate throughout 

the community. Wellington’s 

back roads that have 

remained relatively dormant 

since last spring 

start to come alive with 

the sights and sounds of 

the approaching polo/ 

equestrian season. 

A quick tour of the 

area looks something 

like this: 

– A teenage girl takes 

a break from jumping practice with 

her horse. She stands on the property’s 

lush, green lawn with her Cavalier 

King Charles spaniel at her feet and 

phone in hand, texting away. 

– Out-of–state license plates dot 

every other car, truck and SUV in 

the parking lot at the Palm Beach 

International Equestrian Center. One 

vehicle has a bumper sticker that proclaims: 

“I’d rather be with my horse.” 

– Trucks and trailers kick up dust 

on side streets as they transport 

horses. 

– Golf carts zip around with 

workers putting finishing touches on 

facilities’ buildings, landscaping and 

grounds. 

And just like that, even before the 

ball drops on New Year’s Eve, the 

season has begun. 

The quiet buzz turns into a roar 

as polo ponies and players thunder 

down the field at the International 

Polo Club Palm Beach, racing toward 

the Herbie Pennell Cup and Joe Barry 

Cup trophies in the first few weeks of 

competition. 

Days later, the dancing horses of 

dressage and their elegantly-attired 

riders (some of them Olympians) converge 

at The Stadium where the goal 

is to qualify for the World Equestrian 

Games coming to North Carolina in 

September. 

Saturday nights are all right for 

show jumpers as the Winter Equestrian 

Festival is the last event to start 

the season. Overcoming obstacles, 

literally, is what these 

premier athletes train for 

all year long. 

In Polo Equestrian 

of the Palm Beaches, we 

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you. 

Fancy a VIP brunch 

experience while you witness 

the thrilling competition 

of a high-goal polo 

game? The details are inside. 

Are you looking to cheer on your 

favorite rider and charity in the season’s 

most popular fundraising event? 

Find out what organizers have in store 

for the Great Charity Challenge. 

If you’ve never witnessed ponies 

prancing to pop music, check out the 

dressage schedule to plan your first 

visit to Friday Night Stars. 

For regular competition updates, 

plus exclusive content, throughout the 

season, visit us at WellingtonVillager. 

com and Facebook.com/Wellington- 

Villager. 

See you next month, when we take 

a look at the best shopping opportunities 

of the season. 

Polo Equestrian of the Palm Beaches 

is published in January, February and 

March. 

Copies are available at area businesses 

and hotels, as well as the competition 

grounds: 

– International Polo Club Palm Beach, 

3667 120th Ave. S. 

– Palm Beach International 

Equestrian Center, 3400 Equestrian 

Club Drive 

– The Stadium, 13500 South Shore 

Blvd. 

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Juan Matute Jr. 

Dressage champion 

BY JENNIFER SHAPIRO-SACKS 

From his earliest memories as a 6-year-old riding ponies, Juan Matute 

Jr.’s life has always involved horses. The 20-year-old native Spaniard and 

dressage champion is gearing up to compete again in the Adequan Global 

Dressage Festival this season in Wellington. 

“Ever since, I’ve been growing in the sport and loving every second. I’m loving the 

adventure,” he said. 

Practicing six days a week for up to eight hours a day, Matute Jr. starts riding 

from 8 a.m. into the afternoon and then focuses on his studies with a tutor. He’s 

getting ready to take online classes in a few weeks at Penn State where he wants to 

major in business, he said. 

“My dream, my goal, is to continue pursuing my goals as an athlete, as a dressage 

rider, or create a business and be an entrepreneur. I have an ambitious mindset,” he 

said. “I want to do a bit of both without losing focus on either one. I like the challenge 

and have my mind set very clear and know what direction I want to take.” 

Matute Jr. began competing in dressage at 14 and at the Concours Dressage 

International (CDI) level against adults when he was 15 to 16, moving up the ranks. 

He’s had a variety of achievements since he’s been in the global circuit since 

about 2104, with some of the most recent ones including: a silver medal for individual 

in the FEI Nations Cup in 2014 for small tour, which was the first time he won 

a medal; a bronze medal in the team competition for the Nations Cup; and a gold 

medal in individual and a bronze for the team in the Nations Cup in 2016. 

Last year, he won a bronze for the team in the Nations Cup and also won his first 

Grand Prix 4-star victory. He’s also won multiple World Cups and has placed in the 

top 3 to 5 in the season, he said. 

“The most remarkable fact in Juan’s career so far is that he has been able to 

achieve three individual [Federation Equestre Internationale] medals at the European 

championships with three different horses and in three consecutive years,” said 

his father, Juan Matute Sr., who competed in three Olympics for Spain and trains 

horses up to the Grand Prix level in dressage. “These horses have all been produced 

by Juan at home, from the junior classes to the Grand Prix level. Successes at Aachen, 

Rotterdam and Gothenburg, and in between being one of the best riders of the 

world at his age, makes me feel very proud. 

“I feel very proud that both my daughter, Paula and Juan, follow my footsteps. 

Each one with his or her own style, but with the same foundation and love for the 

sport, and, most importantly, for the horses,” he said. 

Matute Jr. primarily got into dressage because of his father’s career, and enjoys 

the pursuit of perfection and the challenge associated with the sport, he said. 

“I’m looking forward to continue gaining experience and having my horses gaining 

experience. I’m having some young horses move up the level so it will be a year 

of transition,” he said. “I’m not necessarily looking for high scores. I want to show 

consistency and have a good experience for them.” 

When it comes to advice he’d give other young people trying to get into dressage, 

he recommends being “patient, determined and believing in your horse.” 

“It’s a very long journey and you shouldn’t try to rush things. Practice, practice, 

practice. Keep your hopes up and dream big,” he said. 

When he’s not practicing dressage and with his horses, he also enjoys working 

out at the gym, running, swimming, biking, soccer, tennis and spending time with 

friends. 

Matute Jr., who spends half his time in Wellington and the other half traveling 

around Europe, will compete in a variety of categories during the Global Dressage 

Festival, including Grand Prix, small tour, young riders and young horses at the 

CDI level. 


Brunch with panache 

BY NATALYA JONES 

Grab your big hats and pearls; it’s time to start horsing 

around. International Polo Club Palm Beach is back 

with brunch, and it’s anything but your average breakfast-lunch 

combo. 

For one, there is the food. The spread not only has a variety of 

delicacies, but also changes weekly. French toast, omelets, muffins, 

croissants and other breakfast items are offered along with 

fruit-and-cheese trays, and a variety of salads. For those looking for 

a little more substance, lunch options include fresh seafood, mixed 

vegetables, a meat-carving station, Panini sandwiches, potatoes, 

soups and small tapas, among other items. 

Let’s not forget the dessert. The sweeter side of things showcases 

a multitude of cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, dipped fruit, candy 

and chocolates. 

There is also a full cash bar available throughout the afternoon. 

Why is the brunch is so extraordinary? “The IPC Sunday Brunch 

stands out above the rest because it offers multiple experiences for 

one ticket price such as the lavish brunch spread, field-side table 

seating, access to meet-and-greets and shopping, valet parking, and 

a fun, exciting environment to watch polo each week," said Caroline 

Roche, who handles marketing and social media for the club’s owner 

Equestrian Sport Productions. 

In addition to the game viewing, brunch guests also will be 

granted exclusive access to polo player meet-and-greets each Sunday. 

As if that wasn’t enough, they will also be able to attend various 

high-end trunk shows. 

“There will be themes throughout the season in The Pavilion 

that encourage guests to wear certain outfits,” Roche said. “Examples 

include the New Year’s Eve black-and-gold theme, Derby Days 

[big hats and prints] theme, Rose days [wear pink] and a White Out 

party.” Dressing up is a good incentive because during every themed 

weekend, a “best dressed” guest will be chosen and will receive a 

bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. 

Be sure to tell all your friends: The Pavilion can host more than 

700 guests each Sunday. Another option is the Coco Polo Lounge 

with an exclusive VIP experience. 

Regular season brunch starts at 2 p.m each Sunday and runs 

through April 1. Pricing starts at $125 for veranda seating per 

person and can cost up to $750 for a table for six and a free bottle 

of Veuve Clicquot. The Coco Polo Lounge costs $200 per person 

and includes brunch spread, celebrity guest appearances, gift item, 

private lounge seating, select shopping vendors, valet parking and 

one free specialty drink served. Each brunch ticket includes all-youcan- 

eat brunch as well as non-alcoholic beverages. 

There are also beverage package add-ons. Beverage Package 1 

for $90 allows guests to reserve a bottle of Veuve Clicquot while 

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Beverage Package 2 at $90 will provide a bottle of Ketel One with 

mixers. The last package, Beverage Package 3, costs $150 for one 

bottle of Veuve Clicquot and one bottle of Ketel One; mixers are 

also provided. 

There is also brunch available at the U.S. Open Polo Championship, 

which runs from April 8 to 22. This starts at $175 for veranda 

seating per person; a veranda table for six, with two free bottles of 

Veuve Clicquot, costs $1,050. It is $250 admission for the Coco Polo 

Lounge per person and includes a gift item, specialty food display, 

table and lounge seating, and one free specialty drink served. 

For reservations, call 561-838-3409. Visit ipc.coth.com/page/ 

Sunday-brunch. 

PHOTO BY LOIS SPATZ 

The editor's picks for can't- miss 

cuisine and hot spots this season. 

White Horse Fashion Cuisine 

3401 Equestrian Club Drive 

561-847-4549, Facebook.com/ 

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Hours: 4 

p.m. - 10 

p.m. 

Tuesdays 

- Wednesdays, 

4 p.m. 

- 11 p.m. 

Thursdays - 

Saturdays, 

closed Sundays - Mondays 

Cuisine: New American, tapas, raw 

bar, cocktails 

Cost: Small Plates $10 - $25, Entrees 

$16 - $59, Sides $4 - $7 

Insider tip: Enjoy a game of billiards 

or a walk on the boardwalk, in addition 

to discounted drinks, during happy 

hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 

the bar. 

Polo Bar and Grill 

2470 Greenview Cove Drive 

561-429-2049, PoloBarAndGrill.com 

Hours: 11 a.m. 

- 11 p.m. Thursdays 

– Saturdays, 

11 a.m. – 10 

p.m. Sundays, 

Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays. 

Closed Mondays. 

Cuisine: Global, 

sourced locally, Sunday brunch 

Cost: Dishes include free-rangechicken 

curry wontons ($7), lump 

crab cakes with raspberry coulis ($8), 

wild mushroom blue cheese flatbread 

($11.50), wild-caught sea bass 

sandwich ($13.95), guava-barbecue 

pork chop ($18.95) and 16-ounce, 

grass-fed, dry-aged rib-eye ($28). 

Guava resurfaces in the Hired Assassin 

jalapeno martini ($11). 

Insider Tip: A dog menu is offered on 

the patio. Happy hour is 2 p.m. to 6 

p.m. weekdays. 

Kontiki Wine & Raw Bar 

13860 Wellington Trace, #21-22 

561-296-0404, Facebook.com/ 

KontikiWineAndRawBar 

Hours: 11:30 a.m. - midnight Mondays, 

Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11:30 

a.m. - 1 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and 

Saturdays; noon – midnight Sundays 

Cuisine:Thai, American, sushi, tapas, 

raw bar, cocktails 

Cost: Tapas $8 - $26, Entrees $12 - 

$45, Dessert $4 - $10 

Insider Tip: DJ plays music and floor is 

open to dancing at night. 

Stonewood Grill & Tavern 

10120 Forest Hill Blvd., #110 

561-784-9796, StonewoodGrill.com 

Hours: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sundays, 4 p.m. 

- 10 p.m. Mondays - Thursdays, 4 p.m. - 

10:30 p.m. Fridays - Saturdays 

Cuisine: Chophouse, surf and turf, 

happy hour 

Cost: Appetizers $10 - $12, Entrees 

$10 - $36, Sides $4.50, Desserts 

$6 - $9 

Insider Tip: On Wine Down Wednesdays, 

select bottles of wine are half off 

the usual price. 

Oli's Fashion Cuisine 

10610 Forest Hill Blvd., #20 

561-792-2220 

OlisFashionCuisine.com 

Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mondays - 

Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fridays, 

9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 10 

p.m. Sundays 

Cuisine: New American, brunch, 

cocktails, late night 

Cost: Appetizers $6 - $25, Entrees $14 

- $36, Sides $3 - $7 

Insider Tip: All bottles of wine and 

Champagne are half price all day on 

Mondays; appetizers and tacos are 

half price during dinner service on 

Tuesdays. 

Suri West 

13410 South Shore Blvd. 

561-795-0080 

SuriRestaurant.com 

Hours: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Mondays - 

Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sundays 

Cuisine: American, tapas, seasonal 

menu 

Cost: Appetizers $10 - $ 18, Tapas $6 

- $19, Shared Plates $12 - $44, Sides 

$8 - $12 

Insider Tip: All-you-can-eat options 

begin at 7 p.m. and cost $30: Argentinian 

barbecue on Wednesdays and 

prime rib on Fridays. 

The Grille Fashion Cuisine 

12300 South Shore Blvd. 

561-793-2110 

TheGrilleFashionCuisine.com 

Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mondays - 

Thursdays, 11 

a.m. - 1 a.m. Fridays, 

9 a.m. - 1 

a.m. Saturdays, 

9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Sundays 

Cuisine: 

American, raw 

bar, brunch, 

cocktails 

Cost: Appetizers 

$7 - $19, Entrees $7 - $49, Sides 

$6 

Insider Tip: Sunday nights are party 

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Great Charity Challenge Executive Director Anne Caroline Valtin, left; Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions; his wife, Katherine, and his daughter, 

Paige, randomly draw the first round of nonprofits that will participate in the event. 

Great Charity Challenge 

BY MARY RAIMAN 

Mark your calendars for one of the biggest events in 

Wellington: The ninth annual Great Charity Challenge 

is coming to the Palm Beach International 

Equestrian Center Feb. 3. The annual philanthropic 

event, presented by Fidelity Investments and produced and hosted 

by Equestrian Sport Productions, is a relay-style jumping competition 

that draws big money for local charities. 

Sponsors are paired with teams that consist of three riders -many 

of Olympic caliber - and then assigned a charity. Everyone wins at 

this event; the first-place team gets $150,000 for its nonprofit, while 

the last-place team secures a guaranteed $15,000 for its charity. 

Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo and his 

daughter Paige took the idea of helping nonprofit organizations in 

Palm Beach County and turned it into a successful reality. 

“On Christmas, 2009, I saw a media report about local charities 

having to close their doors due to decreased funding because of the 

country’s financial crisis,” Paige Bellissimo said. 

She wanted to help, went to her father and they formulated the 

plan for the Great Charity Challenge. 

“The first event was done three weeks later,” she said. “We want 

to support and empower smaller local charities which have unique 

approaches to solving problems in our community. 

“By bringing them into the Great Charity Challenge, these smaller 

nonprofits benefit from resources that they may not have access to 

on their own. With the GCC’s marketing power and resulting publicity, 

lesser-known charities become instantly recognizable to local 

businesses and the general public. This generates more funding 

opportunities and helps them recruit more volunteers.” 

During its first year, the event raised $580,000. As of 2017, $10.8 

million in donations have been collected and distributed to 220 Palm 

Beach County charities. Equestrian Sport Productions covers all 

overhead and hosting costs to ensure charities receive 100 percent of 

the contributions. 

Yet, organizers thought the event was lacking something. 

“We just felt there was a missing component to tie it in to the 

community for the people that came, so we introduced a theme in 

2016,” said Anne Caroline Valtin, the event’s executive director. 

This year’s theme is “A Night When Everyone’s A Star.” Sponsors 

and their teams will pick different classical and popular feature 

films to represent and attendees are encouraged to come dressed as 

their favorite characters. 

At the recent $216,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission 

Grand Prix CSI 4*, 24 charities were randomly drawn throughout 

the evening's festivities, in addition to the Wellington Public 

Schools PTA/PTO/PTSA (the only automatic entries included every 

year). Future charity drawings will take place randomly during the 

first weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the final two wild 

card teams will be drawn the night of the Great Charity Challenge. 

Gates open at 6 p.m. at the center, 3400 Equestrian Club Drive. 

General admission is free. Visit GreatCharityChallenge.com. 

PARTICIPATING CHARITIES 

These nonprofits will receive cash donations that vary based upon the performance 

of the equestrian teams with which they are paired. 

Alzheimer's Community Care, Back to Basics, Big Dog Ranch, Boys & Girls Clubs of 

Palm Beach County, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, 

Education Foundation, Elder Affairs Program, Catholic Charities of the 

Diocese of Palm Beach, Families First of Palm Beach County, Florence Fuller Child 

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Champions for a cure 


As a child, professional polo player Brandon Phillips had 

lymphoma and although he never wanted to talk about 

it, he later realized he wanted to start doing something 

to give back by using his polo background. That’s how 

Polo for a Purpose started. 

The event, which will take place Jan. 15 at the International Polo 

Club Palm Beach, raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma 

Society Palm Beach Area Chapter. 

“I got to a certain age and wanted to give back and help people 

in the same situation I was in and start to use my job, and a lot of 

kids like coming to polo and like the horses,” he said. “I wanted to 

make an event that is fun. The main goals are to give back and raise 

money for cancer research and help the families in the Palm Beach 

area.” 

Proceeds from Polo for a Purpose presents Le Cirque Rouge will 

be used toward helping families with medical co-pays and travel 

assistance as well as research to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s 

disease and myeloma, said Pam Payne, the chapter’s executive 

director. 

Last year, the chapter gave out $1.5 million to 351 people in eight 

counties, she said. 

The organization’s mission is to find a cure and improve the quality 

of life of patients and their families. 

Polo for a Purpose, in its fifth year, will feature a cocktail reception 

followed by a luncheon, silent and live auction, polo match and 

after party with performers and a DJ. There will also be a children’s 

area with a fun house and face painting as well as food trucks, Phillips 

said. 

This year’s chairwomen are PJ Rizvi, Visse Wedell and Penny 

Bradley, with Phillips serving as honorary chairman. 

“The main goal is not just to make it a typical charity event and 

you’re bored and donate money and go home,” he said. “It’s really a 

fun day for as many people as possible. We’re trying to make it a real 

fun party to enjoy. Something different than a typical charity event.” 

Last year, the event raised over $500,000 and this year Phillips’ 

goal is to raise at least $600,000, but he ultimately hopes to raise 

$1 million from the event, he said. In total, Polo for a Purpose has 

raised $1.1 million since it began in 2013. 

Aside from raising money, another goal of the event is to raise 

awareness, Payne said. 

“The more people we can educate and put in the back of their 

minds, ‘I know where you can get some help.’ Raising money for 

research is huge, raising awareness is huge and raising the money to 

give to our patients is huge,” she said. 

For tickets, visit PoloForAPurpose.org, or call 561-616-8682. 

Top: Visse Wedell, left, Penny Bradley and PJ Rizvi are chairwomen 

of the Polo for a Purpose fundraiser. Brandon Phillips, 

third from left and below, is honorary chairman. 


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Sunny Hale 

Late pioneer enters Hall of Fame 

BY Y.A. TEITELBAUM 

Sunny Hale, a pioneer who was the first woman to win the prestigious U.S. 

Open, headlines the Polo Hall of Fame Class of 2018. 

Hale died Feb. 26, 2017 due to complications from cancer, cutting short 

her illustrious career. 

Joining Hale will be four-time U.S. Open champion Ruben Gracida, as well as 

renowned polo manager Jimmy Newman and Roy L. Barry, who each will receive the 

Iglehart Award for lifetime contributions to the sport at the annual gala on Feb. 16 

at the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, west of Lake Worth. 

Hale won the 2000 U.S. Open with Outback, playing alongside Adolfo Cambiaso, 

Lolo Castagnola and Phil Heatley at Palm Beach Polo in Wellington. 

In addition to her remarkable playing career, 

which spanned more than 20 years, 

she was equally as impressive off the field. 

Hale, who reached a 5-goal handicap (out 

of a maximum of 10), created the American 

Polo Horse Association to establish polo ponies as 

a breed and preserve their information for posterity and started the Women’s 

Championship Tournament to give greater opportunities 

to women. 

Hale has a room dedicated to her amazing success 

in the male-dominated sport, including numerous 

heartfelt notes on blue Post-it notes. Blue was 

her favorite color and it dominates the room, 

along with framed photos, polo trophies and 

some of Hale’s polo equipment. 

Not content to rest on her laurels, she strove 

to promote the sport, horses and horsemanship 

as an avid mentor and inspiration to aspiring 

polo players male and female, young and old. She 

wrote a series of polo “help” books, created an 

online clinic and traveled the world lecturing and 

giving polo clinics and seminars. 

Gracida, who is based in Wellington, won his 

four U.S. Open titles in 1980, 1982, 1983 and 1993. 

He also won the 1981 and 1988 Camacho Cup, a major 

international match between the U.S. and Mexico. Gracida 

is a cousin to Hall of Famers Memo Gracida and the late 

Carlos Gracida. 

Newman, a part-time Wellington resident, has played and/ 

or worked in polo for more than 50 years, managing 27 U.S. 

Open tournaments, more than anyone in the history of the sport. 

In addition to being the manager at International Polo Club since 

its inception, he has also run some of the most prominent polo 

clubs in the U.S., including Palm Beach Polo, Retama (outside San 

Antonio) and Santa Barbara Polo. 

The Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame is located at 9011 Lake 

Worth Road. Accompanying exhibits include documents, works of 

art, historic trophies, artifacts, books, films and other memorabilia. 

It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; during season, January through 

April, it is also open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission 

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BY AUSTEN ERBLAT 

Equestrian 

The Winter Equestrian Festival returns to the Palm Beach 

International Equestrian Center through April 1 with 

the largest purse of its 38-year run. 

"The WEF circuit will distribute more than $9 million 

in prize money throughout the duration of the competition," said 

Carly Weilminster, spokeswoman for Equestrian Sport Productions, 

which oversees the festival and the equestrian center. 

Last year’s prize was $8 million. 

Riders from around the world will compete for titles in front of 

thousands of audience members. Some events draw over 10,000 people. 

There will be over 5,000 horses on the grounds over the course 

of the festival. 

Highlights of the Winter Equestrian Festival include Concours de 

Saut International 5* competitions, which are rated using a starring 

system, in which more competitive events with more prize money 

have more stars. 

The fourth and 11th week of the competition will take place on 

the historic Derby Field located at Equestrian Village and there will 

be classes offered for those who sign up. 

“These classes are entertaining and fun,” Weilminster said. “Spectators 

and fans can sit close to the action and enjoy the great South 

Florida weather while watching top riders compete.” 

The Federation Equestre Internationale Nations Cup takes place 

March 3, offering even more prize money this year with a boost up 

to $150,000. The team competition brings horses and riders from 

around the globe. 

The equestrian center is host to shopping, eateries and family 

activities. Over 100 retail outlets will be present through the festival. 

“Many of the vendor shops are open for browsing and there are 

several food and beverage locations on site, including pizza, popcorn, 

ice cream and more,” Weilminster said. 

Saturday Night Lights features the highest level of competitive 

show jumping alongside food, live music and other activities. 

“These competitions are hosted under the lights in our main 

International Ring and feature the largest and most competitive class 

of the week,” she said. “Riders must qualify for the class and then 

compete for the week's top purse.” 

PHOTO BY MICHAEL LAUGHLIN 

Fast Facts 

HAPPENINGS 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through 

Sundays, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday Night Lights 

THE PLACE Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, 

3400 Equestrian Club Drive 

GET IN TOUCH 561-793-5867, pbiec.coth.com 

ENTRY POINTS Free general admission. At daytime horse 

shows, self-parking is free and valet is $10. At Saturday 

Night Lights, parking is $20 and valet is $30. Free, off-site 

parking is available at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 

facility, 13500 South Shore Blvd.; a free shuttle takes 

visitors from there to the center grounds. 

ON THE SIDE Face painting, performers, free carousel 

rides, dance contests, kiss cam and T-shirt tosses are among 

some of the family-friendly entertainment that takes place 

during Saturday Night Lights. 

EATS A diverse menu of food and beverages is available at 

vendors throughout the facility. The Oasis Café offers punch 

cards for riders, trainers, grooms and family that spend time 

at the center; for $55, cardholders get five meals. 

SPLURGE Shop in Vendor Village, an outdoor courtyard 

oasis filled with boutiques. 

Schedule 

The main events, Saturday Night 

Lights, begin at 7 p.m. (with 

gates opening at 6 p.m.), unless 

otherwise noted, at the Palm 

Beach International Equestrian 

Center, 3400 Equestrian Club 

Drive. Other events, noted here 

with an (S), will take place at The 

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The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (GDF), the world’s 

largest international and national dressage circuit, offers 

spectators a chance to see athletes who competed in the 

2016 Olympics in Rio, competitors under 25 years old as 

well as amateur riders. 

Carly Weilminster, spokeswoman for Equestrian Sport Productions, 

which runs the festival, recently talked about this season. 

How will this year be different? 

This year is a special year for a lot of the riders because later in 

September 2018, our sister venue in North Carolina is hosting the 

World Equestrian Games, which is kind of the pinnacle of equestrian 

sports. 

This season, at GDF, is a qualifying period for that competition, 

so a lot of riders will be seeking their qualifications to meet the standards 

needed to be selected for that event. It’ll be a really interesting 

few weeks of competition, especially for the American competitors 

because their performance at GDF will, in turn, kind of provide a 

platform for them to be selected for a European tour, which then will 

ultimately decide who competes at the World Equestrian Games in 

September. 

How many competitions are there? 

Within each week of Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) 

competition, there are numerous classes, upward of 20 to 25 classes, 

within each Concours Dressage International (CDI) depending on 

the tour. Large tour is grand prix, which is the highest designation of 

dressage. Within the large tour competitions, there are three classes: 

grand prix, grand prix freestyle and grand prix special. Then the 

small tour, which also has three to four classes. Then there are also a 

lot of amateur classes, young horse classes and under-25 classes that 

all compose that FEI week. 

How much prize money is awarded? 

Within recent years, dressage has definitely become more popular 

in the U.S., but in most other areas it may not be the most 

well-funded equestrian discipline from a sponsorship perspective. In 

Florida, we have a great group of dedicated and loyal sponsors who 

help make the season super special for the riders because they have 

the opportunity to earn more prize money than they would probably 

anywhere else in the world. Typically, on average, there is $700,000 

to $800,000 in prize money throughout the circuit. 

Why should people attend? 

It’s such a wide range of riders, so you can come at any point and 

see amateur riders or under-25 riders or some of the best riders in the 

world competing in Wellington. Most of the team from the U.S. Rio 

team will be competing. It’s a great way to watch Olympic-level athletes 

competing in South Florida’s backyard. Dressage is an expanding 

sport in the U.S. Show jumping is the most familiar, but dressage 

is a great sport for amateurs, and that is exploding. There’s no age 

limit and men and women compete equally. They’re scored and judged 

the same way. We’ll have a lot of international riders from Europe and 

South America trying to qualify for it. 

What are some of the highlights? 

Definitely the Friday nights and week 5, which is Feb. 7 to 12, is a 

CDI 5 star, which is the only CDI 5 star. That’s the highest international 

rank for a dressage show. It’s the only CDI 5 star in North 

America. That will bring out a lot of the top riders who are based in 

Wellington for the winter season. Another fun week is the Nations 

Cup, which is the only non-championship for dressage hosted in our 

hemisphere on week 12, which is the final week of competition on 

March 25. The Nations Cup format is teams of three or four who 

compete for their representative country. People get really into it with 

flags. It’s a great way to end the season. 

Fast Facts 

HAPPENINGS Competitions run Thursday through Sunday 

starting at 8 a.m. and finishing in the late afternoon/ 

evening through April 1. Friday Night Stars showcases 

grand prix freestyle from 7 to 10 p.m. 

THE PLACE The Stadium, 13500 South Shore Blvd. 

GET IN TOUCH gdf.coth.com 

ENTRY POINTS Free admission. During the day, parking 

is free. During Friday Night Stars, parking is $10 and valet 

is $20. 

EATS Vendors are on site. Beach Buffalo serves salad and 

sandwich options for spectators. The Hospitality Tent offers 

breakfast and lunch options for table holders and guests. 

Schedule 

JAN. 11-14 

CDI-W & National 

JAN. 18-21 

CPEDI 3* & 

National 

JAN. 24-28 


FEB. 8-11 

CDI 5* & National 

FEB. 16-17 

National 

FEB. 22-25 


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MARCH 9-11 

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MARCH 15-18 

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MARCH 24-25 

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Polo 

New teams 

take the field 

BY Y.A. TEITELBAUM 

20 GOAL 

JOE BARRY MEMORIAL CUP 

Through Jan. 21 

YLVISAKER CUP 

Jan. 24-Feb. 18 

IGLEHART CUP 

Feb. 22-March 10 

CARLOS GRACIDA CUP 

March 11-31 

COCA-COLA 

Gillian Johnston 2 

Sugar Erskine 6 

Julio Arellano 8 

Steve Krueger 4 

PILOT 

Curtis Pilot A 

Facundo Pieres 10 

Gonzalito Pieres 9 

TBA 

TRAVIESO 

Tony Calle 3 

Teo Calle 1 

Sebastian Merlos 9 

Tomas Garcia del Rio 7 

Tournaments 

COLORADO 

Robert Jornayvaz 1 

Juan Britos 7 

Diego Cavanagh 9 

Santino Magrini 3 

LA INDIANA 

Michael Bickford 2 

Jeff Hall 7 

Toro Ruiz 5 

Facundo Obregon 6 

VALIENTE 

Bob Jornayvaz 2 

TBA 

TBA 

TBA 

GOOSE CREEK 

Maureen Brennan 1 

Peke Gonzalez 5 

Mariano Gonzalez 7 

Matias Magrini 7 

POSTAGE 

STAMP FARM 

Annabelle Gundlach A 

Brandon Phillips 5 

Mariano Aguerre 9 

Kris Kampsen 6 

MODERE 

Jim Zenni A 

Agustin Obregon 5 

Hilario Ulloa 10 

Jared Zenni 5 

26 GOAL 

C.V. WHITNEY CUP 

Feb. 21-March 4 

USPA GOLD CUP 

March 7-25 

BUTLER HANDICAP 

March 22-April 1 

U.S. OPEN POLO CHAMPIONSHIP 

April 4-22 

20-Goal Teams 

Players are ranked -2 to -1 beginner, 0 average, 1 to 3 good, 4 to 8 very good, 9 to 10 elite. 

Fast Facts 

SD FARMS 

Sayyu Dantata 2 

Adam Snow 5 

Inaki Laprida 7 

Peco Polledo 6 

TONKAWA 

Jeff Hildebrand A 

Sapo Caset 10 

Julian de Lasarreta 7 

TBA 

HAPPENINGS Sunday Polo: 2 p.m. Brunch; 3 

p.m. match; 4 p.m. halftime divot stomp and 

Champagne pour; 5:15 p.m. trophy awarded. 

THE PLACE International Polo Club Palm 

Beach, 3667 120th Ave S. 

GET IN TOUCH 561-282-5290, ipc.coth.com 

ENTRY POINTS $10 general admission; $30 to 

$40 stadium seating; $150 box seating. $5 for 

self-parking or shuttle service from parking areas; $10 for valet parking. 

ON THE SIDE Leashed dogs are allowed in the facility, but only certified 

service dogs are permitted in areas that serve food. The Coco Polo Lounge is 

available for those seeking the ultimate VIP experience. Special events take 

place throughout the season. 

EATS See page 8 for brunch details. 

Ten-goalers Facundo Pieres, Sapo Caset and Hilario Ulloa 

highlight the top players that will be featured in the 20- 

goal series during the first half of the 15th season of high-goal 

polo at International 

Polo Club Palm Beach 

in Wellington. 

Pieres, who reached 

the sport’s maximum 

10-goal handicap in 

2007 as a 21-yearold 

and is one of the 

most prolific scorers 

of his generation, is 

the anchor for patron 

Curtis Pilot's new team. 

He will be joined by his 

older brother, Gonzalito 

Pieres, a 9-goaler, along 

with Pilot, who is based 

in Point Clear, Ala. 

The 32-year-old Caset 

and 8-goaler Julian 

de Lusarreta form a formidable 

duo for Tonkawa, 

which reached the final of 2017 Ylvisaker Cup for patron Jeff 

Hildebrand. 

Julio Arellano 

Ulloa, 32, leads Jim Zenni’s Villa del Lago Modere, along with 

5-goalers Jared Zenni and Agustin Obregon. 

At least nine teams are expected to compete during the 20- 

goal season at the club. 

Perennial contender Coca-Cola, with crowd favorites Julio 

Arellano and Sugar Erskine, returns as defending Ylvisaker Cup 

champion. Arellano grew up in Wellington and the 8-goaler is 

the top-rated U.S. player. Erskine’s aggressive, all-out style creates 

highlights every game for patron Gillian Johnston’s team. 

Michael Bickford’s La Indiana features a balanced lineup 

with 7-goaler Jeff Hall, 6-goaler Facundo Obregon and 5-goaler 

Toro Ruiz. 

Postage Stamp Farm continues to build its organization and 

features 9-goaler Mariano Aguerre, who has been playing in 

Wellington for more than 20 years. Patron Annabelle Gundlach’s 

squad has a Wellington flavor, with locals 6-goaler Kris 

Kampsen and 5-goaler Brandon Phillips. 

Patron Teo Calle and 3-goaler Tony Calle are joined by 

steady 9-goaler Sebastian Merlos as Travieso hopes to make an 

impact this season. 

Bob Jornayvaz’s Valiente, considered the top organization in 

polo, is also expected to play. 

Sayyu Dantata’s SD Farms will be playing high-goal at the 

club for the first time, featuring former 10-goaler Adam Snow, 

now rated at 5 goals. They will be joined by 7-goaler Inaki 

Laprida and 6-goaler Peco Polledo. Dantata, who is from Nigeria, 

has played medium goal at Grand Champions Polo Club in 

Wellington and in Aiken over the past few seasons. 

Among the missing teams this season is Orchard Hill as patron 

Steve van Andel retired from high-goal polo. 


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