This section will update on Community issues, events, people and anything we think is important for horse folks to know about.

 

Update: 

Equestrian Preserve Committee Meeting –

November, 14 2012 6:15 pm Village – agenda available on line.

http://www.ci.wellington.fl.us/government/agendas/equestrian-preserve-committee.html.

The EPC will be reviewing the draft data for the Equestrian Plan and needs feedback and comments.

Draft documents can be reviewed by going to the bottom of the Village of Wellington EPC page and downloading the documents http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/departments/strategic-planning/equestrian-community.html

Wellington has a diverse and active equine community with a number of new equestrian -related organizations and a number of on-line resources available. Here are some:

Wellington Equestrian Classifieds – on-line resource to list rentals and horse related items or announcements.

Wellington-WEF– – on -line resource -keeps you updated on the horse shows and related topics.

Wellington Horse Forum – on-line resource for horse topics – open board topics

NEW GROUPS

The Equestrian Forum of Wellington – new organization for equestrians – monthly social gatherings and involvement in equestrian interests.

Wellington Equestrian Business Group – new organizations with member benefits engaging businesses.

 

 

 

 

BMPs for manure Management -The Equestrian Preservation Committee voted to “table” the revised BMPS for manure management until the County of Palm Beach comes out with their new guidelines.

The Village is making an effort to bring more ecological awareness to the equestrian community in the management of their manure. Although, phosphorus does not appear to be a problem in horse manure, the large number of medications, feed additives, hormones, and other feed contaminants are good reason to compost and prevent manure runoff from entering the soil or water.

Wellington has always taken a lead in establishing manure management standards to protect our water quality. The burden lies not on the Village to regulate, but on the farm owner to mange water and soil.

For more information contact the Village EPC at http://www.ci.wellington.fl.us/government/agendas/equestrian-preserve-committee.html.

Equestrian Master Plan

The Village of Wellington is engaging in the long range planning of the equestrian community. If you would like to be involved in the process please contact the Village and let the EPC folks know your interests and concerns as well. You can also meet with any of the Village Council members by calling and scheduling a visit.  Get involved – this is your community.