News 12 Long Island Kids’ Day Returns to the Hampton Classic Horse Show with Many Family-Friendly Delig

News 12 Long Island Kids’ Day Returns to the Hampton Classic Horse Show with Many Family-Friendly Delights

Bridgehampton, NY – September 3, 2022 – News 12 Long Island Kids’ Day returned to the Hampton Classic on Saturday with its usual delights and activities to entertain and educate kids of all ages. The morning’s beautiful weather allowed Kids’ Day to continue to be one of the show’s most popular days for families as competition in the rings ramped up toward the afternoon’s featured classes, the $74,000 Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prix and the $74,000 LONGINES Cup.  The Hampton Classic, August 28-September 4, is 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.  Children under 12 from Long Island and the New York metropolitan area enjoyed free admission, complimentary pony rides, and other activities including games, music, magic and crafts. News 12 Long Island also gave away colored pencils and Miller & Associates coloring books to everyone in attendance.

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The Kids’ Area featured several family attractions throughout the week, such as pony rides courtesy of Steppin’ Out Ponies. Children could also visit the sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits and a mini cow in Steppin’ Out’s new petting zoo and get their faces painted with returning artists The Amazing Rubini and Kathy’s Fancy Faces.  On Saturday, kids of all ages enjoyed performances by Mr. Marc Music, the DJ and MC of this year’s hip hop dance party, as well as magic by the Amazing Zola, who has entertained audiences at the Hampton Classic for more than three decades. Jugglers, stilt walkers, hula hoopers and clowns also returned to the Classic with the Bellini Family Circus.

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Scott’s Protein Balls provided samples of their delicious all-natural protein balls, and Macrae Skye was on hand with ping pong, cornhole and basketball games. Children could also learn about the Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons’ resident tortoise, Sullivan, with their coloring activities and help with the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program integrative art project, learning about the local shellfish habitat and their role in keeping Long Island waters clean.  “Kids’ Day is such a staple for the Hampton Classic,” said Shanette Barth Cohen, the show’s Executive Director. “It’s amazing to have each year’s activities include new and returning faces. We never get tired of seeing the kids and their families smiling and having fun.”

For live show results, visit ShowNet.biz.  Each year approximately 50,000 people come to watch the nation’s best equestrian athletes compete at the Hampton Classic. The Classic is rated USEF ‘Premier-6’ for both hunters and jumpers with FEI 2* and 5* classes. Ireland’s Alan Wade serves as Grand Prix Ring course designer. 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. Offering more than $1 million in prize money, the Classic is highlighted by the $410,000 Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, September 4. The Hampton Classic’s FEI competition began Thursday, September 1, with the $10,000 Citarella Open Jumper CSI2* and $37,000 Hampton Classic 5* Speed Stake and continues throughout the weekend with seven 2* and 5* classes. FEI competition also includes Friday’s $37,000 Wölffer Estate 2* Jumper Classic and $74,000 Douglas Elliman 5* Grand Prix Qualifier, Saturday’s $74,000 Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prixand $74,000 5* LONGINES Cup and the culminating $410,000 Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, September 4. 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 comes to the Classic on Tuesday and Wednesday with three or more non-perishable food items for the Sag Harbor Food Pantry will have their entire car admitted free.  Daily admission to the Classic is $20 per carload (cash at the gate only). Grandstand tickets for the $410,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday, September 4, are $55 per person for reserved bucket seating. Grandstand tickets are electronic only; E-Tickets are provided thanks to support from Green is the New Blue. The Hampton Classic is pleased to continue its relationship with ShowNet by offering its services FREE to all exhibitors. Services include: Orders of Go; Live Ring Status; and Live Results.  For those who can’t make it to the show grounds, complimentary live webcasts of all Grand Prix ring competitions air on the Hampton Classic website, produced by ClipMyHorseTV and courtesy of LONGINES. ClipMyHorseTV is also producing a live webcast of all Anne Aspinall ring competitions, available for free on the Hampton Classic website, thanks to Pacaso. In addition, WVVH-TV, Hamptons Television, broadcasts up to five hours of competition and highlights each day during the Classic. These broadcasts can also be seen online at www.wvvh.tv.  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.

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46th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show Opening Day – Sunday, August 28

THE HAMPTON CLASSIC

Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. • PO Box 3013 • Bridgehampton, NY 11932-3013 631-537-3177 • 631-537-5443 (FAX) • info@hamptonclassic.com • hamptonclassic.com

Photo, Jamie Forbes© Past competition Jumper WHAT:                     46th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show Opening Day – Sunday, August 28   WHEN:                     The Hampton Classic runs Sunday, August 28 – Sunday, September 4 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Except Monday, August 29 starts at 10:00 a.m.)             WHERE:                   240 Snake Hollow Road Bridgehampton, NY 11932 FEATURES:              The Hampton Classic is one of the world’s most prestigious horse shows and features 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 Hampton Classic features more than 200 classes in six 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 Hampton Classic is famous not only for its world-class equestrian competition, but also for its celebrity sightings throughout the week. Among those who have attended in recent years are many A-listers including Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, Mariska Hargitay, Bobby Flay, Brooke Shields, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Sofia Vergara, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Julianne Moore and Michael Bloomberg. Opening Day – Sunday, August 28, features Leadline classes with children aged 2-7 dressed like Grand Prix riders and mounted on horses or ponies. The leadline classes, judged by three-time Olympic medalist Joe Fargis, are followed by Opening Day Ceremonies, the $30,000 Jumper Challenge and $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. Local hunter classes, including the Miller & Associates Local Junior hunter division, Guaranteed Rate Local Hunter Non-Professional division and Health Rover Local Amateur-Owner division take place as well as Children’s (including the Knox School High Children’s Equitation) and Adult Equitation classes.

Further details are available on the show’s website at www.hamptonclassic.com.    Photo, Jamie Forbes©, Past Competition Jumper

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The Hampton Classic Horse Show, returning to Bridgehampton, NY, August 25 - September 1, host the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD) Championships.

Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities Returns to the Hampton Classic Horse Show   The Hampton Classic Horse Show, returning to Bridgehampton, NY, August 25 - September 1, is proud to once again host the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD) Championships.              The Hampton Classic Horse Show features more than 100 classes of competition for horses and riders of all ages. In addition to competitions for riders with disabilities, the Hampton Classic features  Grand Prix and open jumper classes featuring Olympic medalists and other Grand Prix veterans,  a wide range of jumper, hunter, equitation, short stirrup and leadline classes. The highlight is the $250,000 FTI Consulting Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier on Sunday, September 1 which serves as a qualifying competition for the 2014 Longines FEI World Cup Final in Lyon, France next April. The LIHSSRD Championships, celebrating the 8th anniversary being held at the Hampton Classic, are held on Monday, August 26,  and include three divisions-one for riders requiring the assistance of a leader, one for riders requiring a spotter at the beginner independent level, and one for more advanced independent riders.             LIHSSRD classes are held at rated competitions throughout Long Island and are open to all riders with a documented disability. Riders compete for points at each show helping them to qualify for the Series Finals at the Hampton Classic.              "We are proud to highlight these Championships as part of the Hampton Classic schedule," said Shanette Cohen, Executive Director of the Hampton Classic Horse Show.  "The Championships are the culmination of the LIHSSRD's eight show series and what better place to host the grand finale than here at the Classic which features the leading horses and riders from across the nation."             The series, founded by Katie McGowan of HorseAbility, Inc., was created to provide riders with disabilities the same competitive experience that other equestrians enjoy. Riders are judged on equitation, and demonstration and knowledge of riding skills. Therapeutic riding students are able to experience physical, emotional, and mental rewards through HorseAbility's motto, "Riding is for Everyone."              HorseAbility's mission is to offer a wide range of horse-related programs to children, adults, and families with special needs to promote the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual well being of its participants. Consultation with participants, their families, and staff takes place on a regular basis to ensure that the appropriate services and programs are being utilized to optimize the impact of their programs. HorseAbility is proud to be the only North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Premier Accredited Center on Long Island. This prestigious title is awarded to centers that demonstrate excellence in providing quality, professional equine assisted activities.              There is no admission charge to come to the Hampton Classic and watch the LIHSSRD Finals on Monday, August 26.              For more information about the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities, please visit www.horseability.org or call (516) 333-6151. 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.  #fineartmagazine

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