The 37th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show (Bridgehampton)

WHAT:    The 37th AnnualHampton Classic Horse Show

WHERE:  Off Route 27, at 240 Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton

WHEN:  August 26 – September 2, 2012

COST:  $10/person, $20/carload, children under six are admitted free daily.  On Saturday (September 1), children under 12 are admitted free.  Seniors are admitted free Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Reserved Grandstand Seats (numbered bench seating) for Grand Prix Sunday (September 2) cost an additional $25/person; Premium Center-section Reserved Seats on Grand Prix Sunday cost $35/person. 

No charge on Monday, August 27 (limited competition this day, but boutiques and exhibition tent are open).  FREE Parking.

WHO:  Local equestrians, up-and-coming riders, Olympic veterans and world-class competitors.

CONTACT: Hampton Classic Horse Show Office, (631) 537-3177, Fax: (631) 537-5443, info@hamptonclassic.com.

Media Chief: Marty Bauman, Classic Communications (508) 698-6810, info@classic-communications.com.

FOR TICKETS:  At the gate or online at www.hamptonclassic.com.

GENERAL LISTING (DAILY): The Hampton Classic's equestrian competition begins on Sunday, August 26 and continues through Sunday, September 2, with hunter, jumper and equitation competition daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   The show also features more than 70 boutiques, an international food court, pony rides, petting zoo animals, special attractions, and much more. The show ends on Sunday, September 2, with the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier.

Bring the whole family; it's only $20 per carload. Children under six are admitted free. The action takes place on Snake Hollow Road, off Rte 27 in Bridgehampton. Visit www.hamptonclassic.com for more information.

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Opening Day, Sunday, August 26:

• $20,000 Nicolock Time Challenge
• Opening Day Ceremonies in the Grand Prix Ring
• $50,000 USHJA Hunter Derby presented by MeadowView Farms
• Local hunter classes

Monday, August 27:

• ASPCA Adoption Day
• Finals of theLong IslandHorse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities 

Tuesday, August 28:

• $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Hunter Classic
• Triple Crown High Performance Hunter Classes
• Newsday Open Jumper

Wednesday, August 29:

• Wolffer Open Jumper
• Short Stirrup Classes
• Triple Crown High Performance Hunter Classes

Thursday, August 30:

• $10,000 Sam Edelman Equitation Championship
• Prudential Douglas Elliman Open Jumper
• $5,000 Junior Jumper Classic
• $5,000 Strongs Marine Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic
• $2,500 Marshall &SterlingAdult Amateur Hunter Classic 

Friday, August 31:

• $50,000SpyCoastFarm/Young Horse Show Series Grand Prix Qualifier
• $15,000 SpeedDerby
• $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Welcome Stake
• Manhattan Mortgage Amateur-Owner Hunter classes

Saturday, September 1:

• Optimum® Kids Day
• $30,000PilatusCup
• $15,000 North Star Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic
• $30,000SplitRock Farm 6-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship Finals
• $20,000SHFEnterprises 5-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship Finals
• $2,500Marshall&SterlingJumper Classics

Sunday, September 2:

• $250,000 FTI Grand Prix &FEIWorld Cup™ Qualifier
• $25,000 David Yurman Show JumpingDerby
• $30,000 7 & 8 Year-Old Young Jumper Championship Finals
• $10,000 Hermès Hunter Classic
• Leadline classes