The winter season in Wellington is here, and we are excited to share a full calendar of incredible HorseGrooms MeetUps. This year, the line-up is stronger than ever, with exceptional clinicians and generous hosts. Our MeetUps bring grooms and other equestrians together to learn, connect, and grow through practical education and shared horsemanship.
Free And Open To Every Equestrian
All MeetUps are free and open to everyone, grooms and other equestrians alike. If you are not a groom and are in a position to contribute, a small voluntary donation is appreciated so we can continue offering these educational events for the grooming community.
Sponsors and Venues
We are very grateful to our sponsors Stübben and Lucky Braids Hair & Skin Care for supporting these sessions, to Eye Candy, Corro, Bluman Equestrian, and Diamante Farms for generously opening their barns and venues, and to every clinician who is donating their time and expertise. Their support makes it possible to offer high-quality learning opportunities during the Wellington season.
Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 PM
Most MeetUps take place on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 PM. Only the Bit Fitting MeetUp on March 17 will start earlier, because we need daylight to see the difference a bit makes in the way a horse goes.
Most dates and locations are confirmed, while others are still being finalized. Below you find the (almost) full calendar with both confirmed and in-progress sessions. We will update the calendar as more details become available, so bookmark this page for your benefit.
We kindly ask you to RSVP inside the HorseGrooms Community if you’d like to join the MeetUps. We strongly encourage you to join the community, since this is where all updates, resources, and event information are posted first. For those who prefer not to join, we will add a Google Form closer to each event date so you can RSVP there as well.
A Season of Learning and Community
Our goal with the HorseGrooms MeetUps is to strengthen knowledge, community, and horsemanship within the equestrian world. Every session is designed to help grooms gain practical skills, deepen their understanding of horses, and feel supported during the busy Wellington season.
We look forward to welcoming you at the MeetUps and learning together throughout the winter.
MeetUp Calendar Wellington Winter 2025/2026
Confirmed MeetUps
Tuesday, December 16
Topic: Saddle Fit Fundamentals, What Every Groom Should Know
Clinician: Brett Ehrmann, Saddle Fit Specialist and COO of Stübben North America
Location: Diamante Farms, 11223 Acme Rd, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Sponsor: Stübben North America
Refreshments: Food and drinks generously provided by Stübben NA
Tuesday, December 23
Topic: U.S. Visa options explained
Speaker: Susan Papagikos, Attorney at Law at Papagikos Law
Location: Equine Elixir’s Taco Tuesday, 4333 120th Ave South, Wellington, FL
Time: 5:30 to 7 PM (5:30 – 6 PM: Tacos & Quesadillas, 6 – 7 PM: U.S. Visas Explained)
Refreshments: Tacos, quesadillas, and drinks generously provided by Equine Elixirs
Tuesday, January 13
Topic: Skin, Mane, and Tail Care with Lucky Braids
Clinician: Ruthann Smith, founder of Lucky Braids
Location: Corro Store, 11586 Pierson Rd #L1, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Sponsor: Lucky Braids Hair & Skin Care
Refreshments: Drinks and snacks generously provided by Corro
RSVP: In the HorseGrooms Community or via this Google Form
Tuesday, January 20
Topic: First Aid for Horses
Clinicians: Vet technician Laura Elser and farrier Jacqueline Karlsen
Location: Eye Candy, 5420 Las Palmas Ave, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Refreshments: Food and drinks generously provided by Dandy Products and Eye Candy
Tuesday, January 27
Topic: Bitting – Fit, Function & Feel
Clinician: Xander Boere & Daniel Bluman
Location: Bluman Equestrian, 15393 Ocean Breeze Ln, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Sponsor: Stübben North America and Stübben STEELtec
Refreshments: Food and drinks generously provided by Stübben NA and Stübben STEELtec
RSVP: In the HorseGrooms Community of via this Google Form.
Tuesday, February 3
Topic: Media Training for Grooms
Clinician: Sarah Eakin, Paper Horse Media
Location: Corro Store, 11586 Pierson Rd #L1, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Refreshments sponsored by Corro
RSVP: In the HorseGrooms Community of via this Google Form.
Tuesday, February 10
Topic: CPR and First Aid for People
Clinician: Equestrian Health & Safety Foundation
Location: Eye Candy, 5420 Las Palmas Ave, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 17
Topic: The Connection Between Saddle Fit, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
Clinician: Amanda Anderson, Saddle Fit U.S.
Location: To Be Determined
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Sponsor: Stübben North America
Refreshments: Food and drinks generously provided by Stübben NA
Tuesday, February 24
Topic: Plaidcast In Person at Wellington International, with a segment about grooms
Clinician: Piper Klemm, Editor of The Plaid Horse Magazine
Location: Wellington International, 13500 South Shore Blvd, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 3
Topic: Business and Networking Event for Grooms and Other Equestrians
Collaboration: EqBW, Eye Candy, HorseGrooms
Location: Eye Candy, 5420 Las Palmas Ave, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Open for vendors. Contact Dinette @ dinette@horsegrooms.com if interested.
Tuesday, March 10
Topic: How to Deal with Mental Pressure
Clinician: Neuropsychologist Myrelis Aponte
Location: Eye Candy, 5420 Las Palmas Ave, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Refreshments: Food and drinks generously provided by Eye Candy
Tuesday, March 17
Topic: Bit Fitting and Biomechanics, with live demos
Clinician: Kailyn Pupa, Bullseye Equine
Location: Eye Candy, 5420 Las Palmas Ave, Wellington, FL
Time: 5:30 to 7 PM
Refreshments: Food and drinks generously provided by Eye Candy
Tuesday, March 24
Topic: Stable Management Discussion
Clinician: Nanci Snyder
Location: Corro Store, 11586 Pierson Rd #L1, Wellington, FL
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
Refreshments: Food and drinks generously provided by Corro
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