The Hampton Classic Horse Show is gearing up for its 51^st 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 Enterprizes. 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.

EI 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).