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Wellington International CEO details safety, facilities upgrades and pledges horse-first vision
Summary
Murray Kessler, new CEO of Wellington International, told the Equestrian & Preserve Committee that he has prioritized horse welfare and made several immediate investments to improve safety, spectator experience and grounds maintenance while outlining a multi‑year expansion plan.
Murray Kessler, the new chief executive of Wellington International, told the Village of Wellington’s Equestrian & Preserve Committee on Jan. 8 that he has made immediate investments to improve horse and rider safety and to restore the horse show’s on‑site operations after recent uncertainty in ownership.
Kessler, who said he became CEO about five weeks before the meeting, said his early priorities included new LED stadium lighting, a new jumbotron, improved maintenance and cleaning schedules, new rings on the south grounds and stepped‑up stable and pathway maintenance. "I care about the horses first," he said, adding that rider safety and horse welfare are the foundation for the property’s future.
Kessler said the new LED lighting in the jumper stadium now provides near‑daylight conditions at night and allows for instant on/off and dimming. He also said contractors completed a new jumbotron by Dec. 31 and that organizers have increased prize money for…
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