Hampton Classic Horse Show

Held over Labor Day in Bridgehampton, part of the town of Southampton, New York, it is one of the biggest social bashes in the Hamptons scene and signals the grand finale of summer season.

In 1976 it became a five-day rated show held initially at Dune Alpin Farm in East Hampton.

In 1978, its name was formally changed to the Hampton Classic, and in 1982 it moved to its present location on Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.

[1] The jumping contests continue even in the rain and are discontinued only when real hazards are posed to horse and rider.

The Hampton Classic is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with a two-fold mission: to put on a world-class equestrian event and to support other local charities.

Hampton Classic in September 2006
Olympic Medalist Chris Kappler, aboard his mare, VDL Oranta, competing at the $150,000 Prudential Grand Prix at the 2006 Hampton Classic.