A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
This year, Larry and Linda Smith celebrate their 25th anniversary, and the American Cancer Society marks 100 years of service. So the couple chose this year to head up the society’s Diamond Centennial Ball, set for March 16 in Wellington.

WELLINGTON SKIES LIGHT UP FOR EQUESTRIAN SEASON
Photographer Michelle Armstrong has captured the mystical light of the sunset as the day turns to night for this month’s equestrian-themed Wellington Fashion pictorial.

IMPROVED GROUNDS, MORE PRIZE MONEY AT 2013 WEF
The 12 weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival ensure that Wellington is known far and wide as the winter capital of the equestrian world, home to the longest-running event in international horse sports. A special feature section this month details the 2013 series, along with WEF’s history and more.

‘FACES OF WEF’ HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF THE TOP RIDERS
The world’s best riders and the top horses gather here each winter. Truly great horse and rider pairs make it look easy as they flow through the course in graceful unison. This month, we salute these incredible athletes in our Faces of WEF feature section.

WELLINGTON VOLUNTEER: KAREN WOODS OF VINCEREMOS
Karen Woods, who learned about volunteering from her parents, has given her time to the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, Special Olympics and her church. She is this month’s nominee for our Volunteer of the Year award.

HANLEY CENTER’S ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC SET FOR FEB. 10
Helping to fund addiction prevention and education programs, the Hanley Center’s Family Picnic will bring together families young and old for a day of fun, food and fundraising Feb. 10 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

GET READY TO UNBRIDLE YOUR FASHION THIS SEASON
The equestrian season is underway, and along with the beautiful ponies comes the beautiful fashion scene. This month, we had a chance to work with La Martina to bring you the latest in equestrian fashions. The photo shoot at Two Swans Farm also featured hair and makeup from Generations: A Hair Salon.

INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The International Polo Club Palm Beach opens its 10th anniversary season this month. Our special feature section this month tells the history of the club and the sport in Wellington, along with featurettes on brunch, polo fashion, the sport itself and more.

‘FACES OF POLO’ HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF THE TOP PLAYERS
Polo’s many parts come together to create the perfect experience — brunch, tailgating, divot stomping and more. But it’s the athletes who bring the sport to life. Our “Faces of Polo” feature this month highlights some of the sport’s top names.

EUROPEAN TRIPS HELP OLYMPIAN LAURA KRAUT EXCEL
Olympian Laura Kraut has made a name for herself and her protégés in their travels abroad, using the high level of competition to further their growth.