Wellington, one of the most successfully crafted communities in Palm Beach County, is the premier South Florida. community known for its abundant parks, quality schools, attractive neighborhoods and equestrian interests.m  There are equestrian homes for sale in Wellington.

Wellington History

In November 1995, a determined group of Wellington residents succeeded in a referendum to establish Wellington as an independent municipality. Wellington was officially born on December 31, 1995 (to qualify for certain Florida State funds it was necessary that the Village be chartered in 1995 or millions of dollars in State funds would have been lost). Official operations commenced on March 28, 1996. On December 31, 2010, Wellington’s 15th anniversary as a municipality, Wellington’s City Hall officially opened.

Wellington Lifestyle

Sandy beaches give way to greener pastures for horse lovers in Wellington. Home to an internationally recognized equestrian community (with a social scene to match), this city in The Palm Beaches offers endless opportunities to play by day and ride off into the sunset at night.

Each January through April, Wellington’s equestrian season leaps into action. The Winter Equestrian Festival welcomes the world’s top riders in show jumping and dressage for 12 weeks of competition. During Palm Beach International Polo Season, you can’t swing a mallet without hitting a daily event, field-side brunch or champagne-soaked party. Capping it all off is the International Gay Polo Tournament, with non-stop excitement happening on and off the field. Find a fabulous hat for the match (or just a little retail therapy) at The Mall at Wellington Green.

Each year in January through April, a wave of over 250,000 visitors descend on Wellington for its Winter Equestrian Festival. The town has become a winter mecca of wealth, filled with Polo shirts and Louis Vuitton bags. Celebrities like Bill Gates, athletes, world-famous musicians, and CEOs of million-dollar companies all flock to the small village in West Florida like snowbirds to revel in jockeys and riders trotting sleek horses across pristine lawns of grass and pearl white sand. The festival attracts more than 250,000 visitors and more than 2,800 riders from over 40 states and 30 countries.

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