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Hampton Classic Celebrates 50 Years of
World-Class
Equestrian Tradition |
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Celebrating 50 years of world-class equestrian competition
in 2025, the Hampton
Classic Horse Show returns
to Bridgehampton, NY, August 24-31, featuring FEI CSI5* and
CSI2* show jumping and USEF Premier hunter competitions with
more than $1 million in prize money.
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.
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The Classic will return with many familiar
highlights during its weeklong schedule. Opening
Day activities
kick off Sunday, August 24, with a full schedule for Long
Island competitors in what is commonly referred to as “Local
Day.” Familiar highlights include the Long Island
Sportsmanship Award presentation, Leadline classes for
children ages 2-7, the $30,000
The Wellington Jumper 1.40m Challenge,
and the $10,000
Marders Local Hunter Derby.
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On Monday, August 25, 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 be on hand that day for
the Classic’s annual Adoption
Day Sponsored by Gotham Enterprizes in
the Kids Area from
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The
EQUUS Foundation will
again showcase rescued and adoptable horses from some of the
rescues highlighted in their Guardian program. Horses will
include off-track Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, mini horses,
and more – in the Grand Prix ring from 1:30 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
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FEI competition begins on Thursday, August
28, with the $5,000
Citarella Open Jumper CSI2* and $32,000
CSI5* Two-Phase and
continues throughout the weekend with seven 2*/5* classes featuring
courses designed by Nick Granat (USA). 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* Winning Round,
and culminates with the $70,000
Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prix and $400,000
Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on
Sunday, August 31.
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Other competition highlights include the $10,000
Stomp Capital 1.40m Open Jumper, $40,000 CME Group 1.45m
National Grand Prix, $10,000 Hunt & Go Stake presented by
The Baran, $10,000 Hermès Equitation Championship, $25,000
Agneta & Brownlee Currey 1.45m Junior/Amateur Jumper
Classic, and $30,000
Longines Rider Challenges, which
are now being offered as two separate bonuses: $10,000 for
the FEI 2* division and $20,000 for the FEI 5* division.
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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 30).
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, Mariska Hargitay,
Bobby Flay, Sofia Vergara, Jill Rappaport, Ashley and
Mary-Kate Olsen, Julianne Moore, Jane Seymour, Billy Joel,
Brooke Shields, and Bruce Springsteen.
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For more information on the Hampton Classic
Horse Show, please visit the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com or
call (631) 537-3177. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a
501(c)(3) charitable corporation. |
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