Photo by Lisa Tamburini
The 46th Annual Hampton Classic
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The 46th Annual Hampton Classic
The 46th Annual Hampton Classic
The 46th Annual Hampton Classic
Notoya Green, a new member of the Parrish Art Museum Board of Trustees, and Museum Executive Director Monica Ramirez-Montagut hosted a lady’s luncheon on opening day. Carletta Higginson, Cari Robinson (standing) Nyssa Lee, Tameka Walter Koney, Aliya LeeKong, Joy Pratcher, Alexandra Stanton, and Aaliyah Thompson. Photo by Lisa Tamburini
The 46th Annual Hampton Classic
Notoya Green, a new member of the Parrish Art Museum Board of Trustees, and Museum Executive Director Monica Ramirez-Montagut hosted a lady’s luncheon on opening day. Aisha Christian, Monica Ramirez-Montagut, Carletta Higginson, Aliya LeeKong, Notoya Green, Joy Pratcher, and Anar Chudgar. Photo by Lisa Tamburini
Each year approximately 50,000 people come to watch the nation’s best equestrian athletes compete at the Hampton Classic in Bridgehampton. Held August 28 to September 4, it’s one of the world’s most prestigious horse shows, offering more than $1 million in prize money during a full schedule featuring competitors at every level from young children in leadline to Olympic, World, and World Cup Champions. The Classic also has competitions for riders with disabilities.
The week featured 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. The Classic was highlighted by the $410,000 Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, September 4.
Of the 30 horse-and-rider combinations representing nine countries in Sunday’s Grand Prix and nine pairs to make the jump-off, only five went double-clear over Alan Wade’s (IRL) 17-effort, 1.60m course. Last to go in both rounds was American Karl Cook, who returned with his Grand Prix Qualifier mount, Kalinka Van’t Zorgvliet, to stop the clock in 36.710 seconds and secure his second victory at the Hampton Classic.
The Hampton Classic is also famous for its celebrity guests. Many of which celebrate during Sunday’s Grand Prix events and throughout the week.
The Hampton Classic continues to support several charitable organizations including Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, the Kevin Babington Foundation, and Sag Harbor Food Pantry. Everyone who visited to the Classic on Tuesday and Wednesday with three or more non-perishable food items for the Sag Harbor Food Pantry received free admission.