Sunday, Aug 25 - Sept1, 2019: The 44th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton.
Sunday, August 25 - September 1, 2019 OPENING DAY of The 44th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton. The Hampton Classic is one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the United States, a premier destination for horse people, and a much-anticipated stop on the summer tour for competitors. Now well into its fourth successful decade, The Hampton Classic Horse Show is in a class all its own, both in the minds of spectators and horse people alike. Top equestrians from around the world compete for more than $800,000 in prize money. National champion hunter competitors, Olympic medalists, and scores of children and adult amateurs make up the field riding approximately 1,500 horses entered each year in 200+ separate competitions.
The Hampton Classic showcases the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition at a world-class venue, offering approximately 200 classes throughout the week for horses and riders of all ages and abilities in six show rings. Opening Day is always exciting at the Hampton Classic and this year's changes will make it even more so when the show kicks off on Sunday, August 25th. Last September, immediately following the 2018 Hampton Classic, the Classic's Board of Directors approved a $1 million renovation of the Classic's famed Grand Prix field.. Work began almost immediately and the project will be complete and ready to welcome back the horse show's top national and international competitors when the 44th annual event returns to its phenomenal 60-acre showgrounds in Bridgehampton!
Besides the hunter, jumper and equitation competition, the show also features more than 70 boutiques, an international food court, pony rides, a petting zoo, special attractions, and much more. The show ends on Sunday, September 1st with the $250,000+ FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifer. $10/person, $20/carload, children under six are admitted free daily. On Saturday (September 2nd), children under 12 are admitted free. Seniors are admitted free Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Reserved Grandstand Seats (numbered bench seating) for Grand Prix Sunday (September 1st) cost is an additional $20/person; Premium Center-section Reserved Seats on Grand Prix Sunday cost $30/person. Opening Ceremonies begin at 12 NOON in the Grand Prix Ring immediately following the Leadline Classes with riders under the age of 8. No charge on Labor Day - Monday, September 2nd (limited competition this day, but boutiques and exhibition tent are open). FREE Parking.
For further details: www.hamptonclassic.com
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