This Year's Dates: August 26 - September 2, 2012

Show Ring to be Re-Named in Her Honor; Celebration of Her Life Planned for May 20.

Bridgehampton, NY—April 3, 2012— The horse show world continues to remember Anne Aspinall, a leading figure at the Topping Riding Club and a founding Board member of the Hampton Classic, who passed away in February after a long battle with cancer.

The Hampton Classic has announced that it is renaming its feature hunter ring as a lasting tribute to her.  Hunter Ring I will now be called the Anne Aspinall Ring.

Long-time Board Member Was One of the Classic’s Founders

 Bridgehampton, NY—February 16, 2012— The Hampton Classic Horse Show mourns the loss of Anne Aspinall, a long-time Board member and one of the Classic’s founders.  Aspinall passed away on Thursday morning, February 16, after a long battle with cancer.

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward Re-writes Record Book With Sixth FTI Grand Prix Victory

 Bridgehampton, NY--September 8, 2011-- The Hampton Classic Horse Show was a tremendous success once again, despite a delayed start due to Hurricane Irene.  Celebrities were on hand for this iconic end-of-summer event along with world-class equestrian competition, renowned shopping opportunities, family entertainment and a record-setting performance by two-time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward.

Bridgehampton, NY—September 6, 2011— Samantha Schaefer, of Westminster, MD, was the  recipient of the 2011 SHALANNO Style of Riding Trophy at the 36th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY.

Bridgehampton, NY—September 5, 2011 — The riders in the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD) had a special treat this year.  Due to a change in the schedule they were featured on the same day as the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier at the 36th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY, on Sunday.

Jeffery Welles Wins the $30,000 Brown Harris Stevens Young Jumper Championship Finals

Bridgehampton, NY—September 4, 2011— Philip Richter of Bedford, NY, won the $25,000 Carolex Show Jumping Derby riding Ray Ray, owned by Coker Farm, Inc., at the 36th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY, on Sunday.     

Frances Land Wins the Sotheby’s International Realty Welcome Stake

Bridgehampton, NY—September 2, 2011— Darragh Kenny of Ireland, won the $15,000 Autism Speaks Speed Derby, sponsored by The Geier Group (1.40m), with his veteran campaigner, Obelix, at the 36th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY, on Friday.