OLYMPIAN COURTNEY KING-DYE NOW A SAFETY ACTIVIST
After representing the United States at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, dressage rider Courtney King-Dye found herself battling for her life. Overcoming adversity, she is now a helmet safety activist changing the sport she loves.

WELLINGTON VOLUNTEERS: MARY AND TONY ALFALLA
Since 2006, Mary and Tony Alfalla have been involved with the Wellington Seniors Club, providing recreational, cultural and civic opportunities to older residents. They are this month’s nominees for our Volunteer of the Year award.

DRESSAGE LOVER AIMS TO BUILD INTEREST IN THE SPORT
With passions for dressage, philanthropy and Spanish horses, Kimberly Van Kampen Boyer has made a splash in dressage competition, sending a horse to the 2012 London Olympics and building a world-class covered arena in Wellington.

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.