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The Hampton Classic Horse Show is gearing up for its 51st edition of world-class equestrian competition in Bridgehampton, NY, August 23-30, featuring FEI CSI5* and CSI2* show jumping and USEF Premier hunter competitions with more than $1 million in prize money.
With many familiar highlights taking place throughout its weeklong schedule, the Classic will kick off on Sunday, August 23, with Opening Day activities including various divisions for Long Island competitors in what is commonly referred to as “Local Day.” Highlights include the Long Island Sportsmanship Award presentation, Leadline classes for children ages 2-7, the $30,000 1.40m Jumper Challenge benefitting the Kevin Babington Foundation, and the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby.
On Monday, August 24, the Hampton Classic will again host the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD) Finals presented by Dime Bank. Several animal rescue groups will also be on hand for the Classic’s annual Adoption Day Sponsored by Gotham Enterprises. Dogs, cats and other animals available for adoption will be on display in the Kids Area from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and rescued and adoptable horses will be showcased in the Aspinall Ring from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
FEI competition begins on Thursday, August 27, with the $5,000 Citarella Open Jumper CSI2* and $32,000 BrainJuice CSI5* and continues throughout the weekend with seven 2*/5* classes featuring courses designed by Nick Granat (USA) and Anderson Lima (MEX). FEI competition also includes Friday’s $32,000 Wölffer Estate 2* Grand Prix Qualifier, $116,100 Douglas Elliman 5* Grand Prix Qualifier, Saturday’s $62,500 5* Jumper Class, and culminates with the $70,000 Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prix and $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, August 30. The $30,000 Longines Rider Challenges will also be presented on Grand Prix Sunday as two separate bonuses: $10,000 for the FEI 2* division and $20,000 for the FEI 5* division.
Other competition highlights include the $10,000 Stomp Capital 1.40m Open Jumper (Tuesday), $40,000 1.45m National Grand Prix (Wednesday), $10,000 Hunt & Go Stake presented by The Baran (Thursday), $10,000 Harrods Junior/Amateur Welcome Stake (Friday), $10,000 Hermès Equitation Championship (Saturday), $30,000 Agneta & Brownlee Currey 1.45m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic and $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic (Sunday).
Outside of the show rings, families can enjoy unique shopping in the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden and on Stable Row; hands-on activities, pony rides and petting zoo animals at the Kids Exhibition Tent; and many more fun activities during Kids Day (Saturday, August 29).
Stargazing is always a favorite activity at the Hampton Classic with many celebrities on hand. Among those who have been spotted around the grounds in recent years are Robert Downey, Jr., Jimmy Fallon, Robert De Niro, Mariska Hargitay, Bobby Flay, Sofia Vergara, Donna Karan, Jill Rappaport, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Julianne Moore, Jane Seymour, Billy Joel, Brooke Shields, and Bruce Springsteen.
About the Hampton Classic Horse Show
Each year, approximately 50,000 people – including many A-list celebrities – come to watch the nation’s best equestrian athletes compete at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Rated USEF ‘Premier-6’ for hunters and jumpers with designated FEI 2* and 5* jumping classes, the Hampton Classic features more than 200 competitions in six spectacular show rings, the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, all on its world-class 60-acre show grounds. For more information on the Hampton Classic Horse Show, please call 631.537.3177. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. hamptonclassic.com
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