A few of my shots from the Hamptons Classic Horse Show adoption day below.

A few of my shots from the Hamptons Classic Horse Show adoption day below. Horses for adoption are sponsored by Georgina Bloomberg and presented by the EQUUS Foundation. The dog foundations are multiple. Wagsandwalks.org brought the cute little single puppy below. Hope For Cleo Animal Rescue is picture with multiple dogs for adoption. The people who do this work are tireless and self sacrificing. We love our pets. OX Jamie, Holly, and Little Man all phto

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Congratulations, Amy,and Monty for winning the “Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary” at the New Hope Film Festival!

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We are happy to announce that Annmarie Sairrino's documentary "AMY&MONTE: a Legacy of Love and Creativity" won “Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary” at the New Hope Film Festival! You can see our great review and the trailer on the official NHFF blog!

The New Hope Film Festival

What an incredible time —being surrounded by so many wonderful friends, sharing all the feels as our story came to life on a big screen in a lovely little town. Thank you to our talented director/producer Annmarie Sairrino of AMMO Entertainment and to Doug Whipple and The New Hope Film Festival and the Triumph Brewery for the reception and to all for showing up and making this moment so special. #sunstormfineartmagazine.com,

Hampton Classic Celebrates 50 Years of World-Class Equestrian Tradition!

Hampton Classic Celebrates 50 Years of World-Class Equestrian Tradition

Bridgehampton, NY – June 23, 2025 – Celebrating 50 years of world-class equestrian competition in 2025, the Hampton Classic Horse Showreturns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 24-31, featuring FEI CSI5* and CSI2* show jumping and USEF Premier hunter competitions with more than $1 million in prize money. Each year, approximately 50,000 people – including many A-list celebrities – come to watch the nation’s best equestrian athletes compete at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Rated USEF ‘Premier-6’ for hunters and jumpers with designated FEI 2* and 5* jumping classes, the Hampton Classic features 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 will return with many familiar highlights during its weeklong schedule. Opening Day activities kick off Sunday, August 24, with a full schedule for Long Island competitors in what is commonly referred to as “Local Day.” Familiar highlights include the Long Island Sportsmanship Award presentation, Leadline classes for children ages 2-7, the $30,000 The Wellington Jumper 1.40m Challenge, and the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby.

On Monday, August 25, the Hampton Classic will again host the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD) Finals Presented by Dime Bank. Several animal rescue groups will be on hand that day for the Classic’s annual Adoption Day Sponsored by Gotham Enterprizes in the Kids Areafrom 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The EQUUS Foundation will again showcase rescued and adoptable horses from some of the rescues highlighted in their Guardian program. Horses will include off-track Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, mini horses, and more – in the Grand Prix ring from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FEI competition begins on Thursday, August 28, with the $5,000 Citarella Open Jumper CSI2* and $32,000 CSI5* Two-Phase and continues throughout the weekend with seven 2*/5* classes featuring courses designed by Nick Granat (USA). FEI competition also includes Friday’s $32,000 Wölffer Estate 2* Grand Prix Qualifier, $116,100 Douglas Elliman 5* Grand Prix Qualifier, Saturday’s $62,500 5* Winning Round, and culminates with the $70,000 Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prix and $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, August 31. Other competition highlights include the $10,000 Stomp Capital 1.40m Open Jumper, $40,000 CME Group 1.45m National Grand Prix, $10,000 Hunt & Go Stake presented by The Baran, $10,000 Hermès Equitation Championship, $25,000 Agneta & Brownlee Currey 1.45m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic, and $30,000 Longines Rider Challenges, which are now being offered as two separate bonuses: $10,000 for the FEI 2* division and $20,000 for the FEI 5* division.

Outside of the show rings, families can enjoy unique shopping in the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden and on Stable Row; hands-on activities, pony rides and petting zoo animals at the Kids Exhibition Tent; and many more fun activities during Kids Day (Saturday, August 30). Stargazing is always a favorite activity at the Hampton Classic with many celebrities on hand. Among those who have been spotted around the grounds in recent years are Robert Downey, Jr., Jimmy Fallon, Mariska Hargitay, Bobby Flay, Sofia Vergara, Jill Rappaport, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Julianne Moore, Jane Seymour, Billy Joel, Brooke Shields, and Bruce Springsteen.

For more information on the Hampton Classic Horse Show, please visit the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com or call (631) 537-3177. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.        #hamptonsclassichorseshow #sunstormartsmagazine.com

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