Phelps Media Group-PhelpsSports.com. The Connor Financial Group and the Wellington Chamber Equestrian Committee to sponsor Fifth Annual Wellington Chamber “Kick-Off the Equestrian and Polo Season”
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to once again announce our time honored tradition “Kick-Off to the Equestrian and Polo Season” themed luncheon. This fifth year event will be held on November 16th at the exclusive Wanderer’s Club.
Speaking on their respective venues and events will be Mr. John Wash of the International Polo Club as well as Mark Bellissimo and Michael Stone from Equestrian Sport Productions. In addition Mike O’Dell, Project Director of the Equestrian Master Plan for the City of Wellington will be sharing the newest data on the Equestrian Community in Wellington.
Sponsoring the event is Mason Phelps- Phelps Media Group and PhelpsSports.com. As a rider, trainer, event manager, governance leader and charity organizer, Mason Phelps Jr. has spent four decades helping to shape the equestrian industry. With the founding of Phelps Media Group Inc. in 2004, Phelps carved a niche into the world of public relations – equestrian promotions by people who understand the sport, the industry and the lifestyle
As founder of Phelps Media Group Inc. International, Mason Phelps has been innovative in promoting not only his clients but also the equestrian sport industry in general. PMG Inc. represents clients, including horse shows, farms and athletes throughout the country, and keeps a presence nationwide.
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Victor Connor is the Chairman of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Equestrian Committee and the Vice- President on the Chamber Board of Directors.
The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) is considered the most recognizable equestrian sporting venue in America today. It is a 500-acre “Equestrian Lifestyle Destination” nestled in the heart of an 8,000-acre equestrian paradise in Wellington. During the winter season (December-April) Wellington becomes an equestrian mecca, home to more than 7,000 local and visiting horses of all breeds and sporting disciplines including show jumping, hunter, dressage, western/trail riding, driving and polo.
They will kick off the season with the Holiday and Horses on Thanksgiving weekend and then of course the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival starting on the January 11.
This year PBIEC will host the FEI Nations Cup, a two World Cup Jumping qualifier classes, and some of the richest Grand Prix events in America. If your goal is be at the very top of the sport, or to be an Olympic team member, you’ll be in Wellington this winter. The Nations Cup will be held on Friday March 2nd with strong teams from all over the World and with the US trying to retain their title it will be a great night.
Saturday Night Lights has also proven to be very popular. A great event will be held every Saturday nightin the International Arena that will always be top class and very entertaining. Many of the events are free and all are entertaining. Arrive early and eat at the White Horse Tavern, right on the show grounds.
International Polo Club Palm Beach is located in Wellington, Florida – South Florida’s famed equestrian sports destination. IPC is a private members club, and home to the Palm Beach Polo Season. Fans flock to IPC for the highest goal tournaments played in the United States, including such prestigious competitions as the USPA Piaget Gold Cup, and the U.S. Open Polo Championship TM. IPC is considered one of the most prominent and well equipped polo facility’s in the world, attracting the world’s top players, including Aldolfo Cambiaso and Nacho Figueras, and America’s top rated players led by Julio Arellano, Mike Azzaro, and Nic Roldan. The 2012 Palm Beach Polo Season kicks off on January 8th and is followed by Wellington Day on January 15th, when they will open their doors with complimentary general admission, honoring important city dignitaries, and celebrating being part of such a wonderful city. IPC has 6 major tournaments during the span of the 16 week season. This year’s season culminateson April 22nd with the Nespresso U.S Open Polo Championship Finals. Polo is played throughout the week, and featured matches are played on Piaget Field each Sunday.
The 2012 Palm Beach Polo Season will offer a variety of ticket and hospitality options, including luxe field side Sunday Brunch, in the newly built Nespresso Grande Pavilion, viewing options from private boxes and grand stands, as well as a more casual field side experience in the Wellington Zone and popular tailgating spots. Sunday Polo Tickets start at $15.
This will be an interactive, fun and educational event discussing our upcoming Equestrian and Polo seasons as well as new and exciting events and new data collected by the city! This is an event not to miss if you live, work and play in Wellington! FANTASTIC GIVEAWAYS COURTESY OF THE PALM BEACHINTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER!!
The Wellington Chamber Luncheon will be held on November 16th. The luncheon begins at 12:00 Noon. Cost for Chamber Members with an RSVP is $ 20.00, $ 25.00 for Members with no RSVP and $ 30.00 for Non-Members. VIP tables start at $ 250.00. Please call 561-792-6525 for reservations.