Mark Bellissimo Purchases Chronicle of the Horse

The Chronicle of the Horse has been purchased by Mark Bellissimo, whose Wellington Equestrian Partners LLC owns and operates the Winter Equestrian Festival as well as the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Founded in 1937, the Chronicle of the Horse has been owned for the past 61 years by the Ohrstrom family of The Plains, Virginia.

The acquisition also includes the website www.chronofhorse.com, the digital publication, The Chronicle Connection, and the Chronicle’s vintage black and white photo library.

“Mark brings a fresh vision and business acumen, along with knowledge of our sports and a respect for the tradition and integrity of these products,” said executive editor Beth Rasin. “I firmly believe that this new partnership will ensure the future of this esteemed publication and resources and will benefit not just the Chronicle but horse sports as well.”

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