Frequently Asked Questions

No, Wellington International is a privately owned facility and the rules below apply.

Private Property Rules:

1. Professional photography and videography are not allowed without approval.
2. No trespassing, soliciting, proselytizing or disruptive behavior
3. No coolers, containers or alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the property.
4. No firearms, weapons, fireworks, balloons or any items that may startle a horse.
5. All pets must be leashed or contained at all times.
6. Violators will be removed and prosecuted.

Notice of Filming and Photography:

1. When you enter Wellington International, you enter an area where photography and videography recording occurs.
2. By entering the Wellington International venue, you consent to photography, videography, audio recording and being interviewed. Wellington International, its representatives, partners and affiliates may use this content for (but not limited to) press releases, publications, exhibitions, news segments, telecasts, advertising, websites and social media. You release Wellington International, its officers, partners, employees and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing or publication of all content.
3. By entering the Wellington International venue, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payments or royalties in connection with any use of these materials, regardless of the purpose and irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any content taken by Wellington International, its officers, partners and employees.

You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability and release before entering this venue.

Wellington International is open Friday through Sunday from 8 AM until the end of the competition day. Check the show schedule here for exact times and locations.

Wellington International’s facility is closed to visitors and competition from mid-June through mid-August. 

We do not allow any outside food or beverages into Wellington International.

Yes. We welcome you to take photos and share your experience. However, flash photography and cameras with long or detachable lenses are strictly prohibited.

Professional photography of any kind is prohibited without appropriate accreditation. To learn more, visit here.

Our visitors can enjoy dozens of food options, like our coffee vendors, the Oasis for breakfast and the Tiki Hut for lunch and select evenings for dinner

Locations are open during horse show competitions.

Wellington International hosts more than 40 weeks of horse shows.

From January through April, 13 weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival run concurrently with 10 weeks of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival.

From April through December, the Annual Series offers hunter/jumper competition.

Wellington International spans more than 200 acres.

Wellington International has more than 18 competition arenas.

Yes, our venue offers multiple hospitality spaces for events. Please email events@wellingtoninternational to start planning!

Wellington International offers dressage, hunter and jumper competitions, and the National Polo Center offers polo competitions. Separate operating companies own each facility.

Horse transport vehicles are allowed on the property from 8:30 AM to 6:25 AM. For safety, no horse transport vehicles are allowed on the property between 6:30 AM and 8:25 AM due to the volume of incoming traffic. 

Yes, turnout is available. Please inquire at the Horse Show Office for more information.

For hunter/jumper competition results, visit here: https://www.wellingtoninternational.com/showgrounds/daily-results

For dressage competition results, visit here: https://equestrian-hub.com/

You can purchase feed and bedding through Gold Coast Feed. You can reach them online at https://www.goldcoastfeed.com/ or by phone at 561-793-4607.

Yes, Dever Golf Cart Rentals offers golf cart rentals at 859-455-9586, option #4.

For large animal veterinary services, please contact Wellington International’s Official Veterinary Partner, Palm Beach Equine Clinic, at https://equineclinic.com/, by phone at 561-793-1599, or visit their onsite location by the Stabling Office.

For small animal veterinary services, please call Paddock Paws at 561-444-8119.

Yes, please visit Ringside Health at their onsite location for primary care, acute care, concierge, wellness medicine and more.

Yes, please visit Josey’s Laundry located by IDA Barn C.

Hunter/jumper competition:

• Please complete your show entries at https://www.wellingtoninternational.com/showgrounds/
• Entries are due by 4 PM the day before the competition
• Please contact Showgrounds Live for support at [email protected] or by calling 413-625-3177

Dressage competition:

• Please complete your show entries at https://equestrian-hub.com/shows

Please contact Showgrounds Live for support at [email protected] or by calling 413-625-3177.

Hunter/jumper competition:

• For the Winter Equestrian Festival and Annual Series, you can purchase show photography through Sportfot. Please visit here for more information: https://www.sportfot.com/

Dressage competition:

• For the Global Dressage Festival, show photography can be purchased through Centre Line Media. Please visit here for more information: https://www.centrelinemedia.com/

Wellington International, formerly the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, was established in 1974.

The Winter Equestrian Festival competition series was established in 1977.

The Global Dressage Festival competition series was established in 2012.

Wellington International was designated a Rolex property in 2012.

• 2022 Total GDP Expenditure: $279 million
• 2023 Total GDP Expenditure: $351.7 million
• 2024 Total GDP Expenditure: $403.6 million
• 2025 Total GDP Expenditure: $536.2 million
• 2026 Total GDP Expenditure: $607.3 million

Please visit here: https://wellington-internationalshop.com/

There are more than 1,500 blue seats in the Wellington International North International Arena.

There are more than 1,500 seats in the Wellington International South International Arena grandstands.

The Wellington International South International Arena measures 250′ x 250′

This arena can hold more than 3,000 spectators.

The Derby Field measures 375′ x 425′.

The Covered Arena, designed by Coastal Steel Structures is 84,000 square feet.