On May 22nd, the Wellington city council made a decision that could mean an end to the Equestrian Village and proposed World Dressage Complex.
In a split vote, the newly elected council members turned down the Wellington Equestrian Partners’ request for an extension regarding platting requirements (amendments site’s master plan), effectively reversing the previous council’s approvals on the $80-million project.
The plan for the 96-acre site originally included a large commercial section, including a hotel. It was recently announced, however, that these plans had been altered and Wellington Equestrian Partners, led by Mark Bellissimo, had withdrawn the hotel proposal. The plan also included the change of use – from a tennis and polo facility to a commercial equestrian centre – as well as designated entrances and exits.