Aiken's 'Head Cases' return! Linzee Whittaker, Gail Flintom and Leo Benjamin are all back in the saddle after a rough season last year. All three hunt with Whiskey Road Foxhounds Photo by Win Magerkurth

Catching up: Wellington resident Les Salzman says his public racing stable will open at Palm Meadows Training Center in Boynton Beach. Les has attracted horses from key owners including Francine Weiner-Govostes, whose Westphalian "Fresco" competed in the 2001 World Cup ND, Mrs. Carlton Cole, who has campaigned major winners throughout Europe and the US; and Wellington farm owner Simon Glazer. The stable will maintain a South Florida base but will ship nation-wide to compete.
Allie Lawaetz says she found her dream horse at the Performance Sales International Auction in Germany on Dec 9th. She bought a mare by Dobel Cento that Jeffrey Welles is riding this season at WEF.

JT Farm and trainer Jimmy Toon are looking forward to a busy and successful winter season. They will be competing at shows in the tri-state, New York area around their South Salem farm as well as taking clients to the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. Jimmy works with hunters, jumpers, and equitation (his horse I-Toon won the WIHS Equitation Finals last year with Maria Schaub), so give him a call if you're looking for a New York/Wellington based trainer. www.jtfarm.com.

Georgina Bloomberg's Rider's Closet will be debuting a brand new website in the near future. We understand that this site will make it very easy for those who wish to donate riding clothes, and even easier for those in need that will be hunting for much needed new apparel. Georgina reports much success with this wonderful endeavor so far.

Lolly Hogan checked in to report that horses, dogs, cat and boy friend Ken Asch are all settled into their new farm in Sharon, New Hampshire and won't be down to Wellie-world till the middle of this month.

Michele Krise, Blake Cooper's mom, took advantage of a recent trip to Vegas by marrying long time boyfriend, Kevin...Viva Las Vegas!

Seems that the hot show Bulletin Board, www.horseshowspy.com, will soon be getting a competitor. We hear that this new website will focus predominantly on "Under The Bus" topics...Stay tuned!

Sarah Ward has been keeping busy right up until the beginning of WEF. Mom Diane and... If you want all the gossip and photos subscribe.

Mutt of the Month

Elton is a great farm dog, who had a very unhappy life tied to a pine tree for two and a half years until Danny and Ron rescued him. His previous owners threw beer bottles at him if he barked, and he was very timid. With kindness, he's come a long way and is a very sweet dog that desperately needs a home. Please give the guys a call and take one of their needy rescues. Your life will be better if you do! For more info on Elton and several other good dogs, e-mail saverstrays@aol.com

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