The 37th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show kicks off Sunday in Bridgehampton, bringing eight days of world-class equestrian competition and capping off the Hamptons social season.
The Hampton Classic attracts hunter and jumper competitors from near and far, as well as VIP spectators like New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, whose daughter Georgina is an equestrian, and Sonja Morgan of "The Real Housewives of New York," who were both under the VIP tent in 2011.
In addition to competitions and celeb-spotting, the Classic also offers pony rides, petting zoos, boutique shopping and several special events, such as the ASPCA Adoption Day on Monday.
On Saturday, the day before the Classic gets started, , celebrating local wine and flavors, will take place at the showgrounds at 240 Snake Hollow Road at 6 p.m. The evening's net proceeds will benefit East End Hospice, , and the . Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at the door.
Here is a rundown of the daily competitions and events:
Opening Day, Sunday, Aug. 26:
- $20,000 Nicolock Time Challenge
- $50,000 USHJA Hunter Derby presented by MeadowView Farms
- Local hunter classes
Monday, Aug. 27:
- ASPCA Adoption Day
- Finals of the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities
Tuesday, Aug. 28:
- $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Hunter Classic
- Triple Crown High Performance Hunter Classes
- Newsday Open Jumper
Wednesday, Aug. 29:
- Wolffer Open Jumper
- Short Stirrup Classes
- Triple Crown High Performance Hunter Classes
Thursday, August 30:
- $10,000 Sam Edelman Equitation Championship
- Prudential Douglas Elliman Open Jumper
- $5,000 Junior Jumper Classic
- $5,000 Strongs Marine Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic
- $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Amateur Hunter Classic
Friday, Aug. 31:
- $50,000 Spy Coast Farm/Young Horse Show Series Grand Prix Qualifier
- $15,000 Speed Derby
- $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Welcome Stake
- Manhattan Mortgage Amateur-Owner Hunter classes
Saturday, Sept. 1:
- Optimum Kids Day
- $30,000 Pilatus Cup
- $15,000 North Star Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic
- $30,000 Split Rock Farm 6-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship Finals
- $20,000 SHF Enterprises 5-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship Finals
- $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Jumper Classics
Sunday, Sept. 2:
- $250,000 FTI Grand Prix & FEI World Cup Qualifier
- $25,000 David Yurman Show Jumping Derby
- $30,000 7- & 8-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship Finals
- $10,000 Hermès Hunter Classic
- Leadline classes
The opening day ceremonies in the Grand Prix Ring begins at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission each day is $10 per person (free for children younger than 6) or $20 per carload.
The Classic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit hamptonclassic.com for more information.
