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Hampton Classic Horse Show - The Atlantic Opening Day

by Marty Bauman | Aug 19, 2015, 10:29 AM

WHAT:                      
Patricia Griffith and Black Label won the $50,000 Hunter Derby on The Atlantic Opening Day to kick off the 2014 Hampton Classic ©ESI
Patricia Griffith and Black Label won the $50,000 Hunter Derby on The Atlantic Opening Day to kick off the 2014 Hampton Classic ©ESI

40th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show
The Atlantic Opening Day

WHEN:                      
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Horse Show runs Sunday, August 23 through Sunday, August 30, 2015
8:00 am - 5:00 pm     

WHERE:                   
240 Snake Hollow Road
Bridgehampton, NY    

FEATURES:            

The highlight of the Classic's The Atlantic Opening Day is the $50,000 iHeartMedia Hunter Derby, presented by Ghurka at 12:00 pm, following the opening ceremonies, which takes place at noon in the Classic's famed Grand Prix Field.

Leadline at the Hampton Classic ©ESI
Leadline at the Hampton Classic ©ESI
The adorable leadline classes, judged by Olympic gold medalist Joe Fargis, feature riders as young as 2 years old.  Leadline classes begin at 9:00 am. In addition are the traditional Local Hunter Divisions open to horses that make their home on Long Island. 

Kids are not left out of the Opening Day fun with many activities taking place in the Kids Tent! Cookie decorating with Citarella is a tasty treat!  There are also live animals including llamas, alpaca, sheep, goats and Pansy & Pigity pigs from Long Island Livestock Co.  There are also horse crafts and activities with Church Street School for Music & Art and Nature Nick's Animal Show has two different show times during the day.

Editor's Note: The Leadline classes and iHeartMedia Hunter Derby, presented by Ghurka will be broadcast live on the USEF Network.