THE HAMPTON CLASSIC: AUG 25TH-SEPT 1ST, BRIDGEHAMPTON The Hampton Classic, the leading Grand Prix show jumping horse show, returns to Bridgehampton, NY from August 25th to September 1st. The Hampton …

[Debbie Rodriguez]

THE HAMPTON CLASSIC: AUG 25TH-SEPT 1ST, BRIDGEHAMPTON

The Hampton Classic, the leading Grand Prix show jumping horse show, returns to Bridgehampton, NY from August 25th to September 1st. The Hampton Classic Horse Show is considered one of the largest and most prestigious horse shows in the US. The Hampton Classic, situated on a 65-acre show ground, is always one of the top events of the summer and is known for its world-class equestrian competition, celebrity sightings, upscale shopping boutiques and entertainment for the entire family. The Hampton Classic features 6 show rings, a boutique garden with over 70 vendors, and a variety of dining choices. The Classic will be located in Bridgehampton off Montauk Highway, on Route 27 (at 240 Snake Hollow Road).

The Classic offers over 100 classes of competition for horses and riders. It features the Grand Prix and open jumper classes with Olympic medalists and other Grand Prix veterans. The Classic includes a wide variety jumper, hunter, equitation, short stirrup and leadline classes, including competitions for riders with disabilities. The $250,000 FTI Consulting Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier will take place on Sunday, September 1st and serves as a qualifying competition for the 2014 Longines FEI World Cup Final in France next April.

General Admission: Daily: $10/person (under 6 free) or $20/carload. Seniors free: Tuesday – Thursday; Kids free: Saturday. Reserved Seats for Grand Prix Sunday: $25 per person for bench seats in the Grandstands (in addition to $10/person or $20/carload admission) or $35 per person for premium center-section Grandstand seating. Parking for the show is free.

Media Contact: Marty Bauman, Classic Communications: Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]• E-mail: [e-mail]  [e-mail]. www.hamptonclassic.com.