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In this, our Equestrian Season Preview edition, you’ll get a glance at all that the upcoming months hold at Wellington’s signature equestrian venues, including the Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International, high-goal polo at the National Polo Center, the Adequan Global Dressage Festival at Equestrian Village, and the many polo opportunities available at the Grand Champions Polo Club.
On our cover is the amazing and inspiring Paralympian Rebecca Hart, who took home gold from the recent Paralympic Games in Paris, joined by her teammates Roxanne Trunnell and Fiona Howard. We recount the story of these gold medal winners this issue. We also chat with Murray Kessler, who was recently tapped as CEO of Wellington International, and learn about the Breakaway series, which brings fascinating polo stories to the general public.
In our Wellington Today feature, Village Manager Jim Barnes recalls the difficult days after a tornado swept through western Wellington, bringing devastation to many in our community. However, the tragedy also brought the community together. Our Wellington History series continues with a profile of equestrian visionary Bill Ylvisaker, the polo-playing developer who transformed Wellington from a residential suburb into an equestrian paradise. Finally, Wellington Table samples the unique fare at the new Argentinian restaurant Alacruz Grill, which fuses fire-grilled steaks with flavors from around the world.
We wish all of our readers a happy Thanksgiving, as I’m sure we are all looking forward to the wonders of the upcoming holiday season.