Local Riders and Trainers Are the Focus on Opening Day at 49th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show - 27 East

Local Riders and Trainers Are the Focus on Opening Day at 49th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show

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Samantha Higgins of Southampton. MARIANNE BARNETT

Samantha Higgins of Southampton. MARIANNE BARNETT

Lynn Gaekly-Avallone showing Leslie Lipton's horse, Nashville. MARIANNE BARNETT

Lynn Gaekly-Avallone showing Leslie Lipton's horse, Nashville. MARIANNE BARNETT

Sydney Schulman Desiderio won the $30,000 Open Jumper Challenge. MARIANNE BARNETT

Sydney Schulman Desiderio won the $30,000 Open Jumper Challenge. MARIANNE BARNETT

A young leadline rider assessing the competition. MARIANNE BARNETT

A young leadline rider assessing the competition. MARIANNE BARNETT

Brianne Goutal-Marteau competing in the open Jumper division. MARIANNE BARNETT

Brianne Goutal-Marteau competing in the open Jumper division. MARIANNE BARNETT

The Equus Foundation Horse Adoption group at Opening Day. MARIANNE BARNETT

The Equus Foundation Horse Adoption group at Opening Day. MARIANNE BARNETT

In the warmup ring. CAILIN RILEY

In the warmup ring. CAILIN RILEY

Jacqueline Shilen and Emerald City in the adult equitation. CAILIN RILEY

Jacqueline Shilen and Emerald City in the adult equitation. CAILIN RILEY

Kelly Sleece and Inspired in the adult equitation. CAILIN RILEY

Kelly Sleece and Inspired in the adult equitation. CAILIN RILEY

Multitasking in the lungeing area. CAILIN RILEY

Multitasking in the lungeing area. CAILIN RILEY

Last minute preparations before going in the ring. CAILIN RILEY

Last minute preparations before going in the ring. CAILIN RILEY

A rider shows her horse some love. CAILIN RILEY

A rider shows her horse some love. CAILIN RILEY

The ultimate handbag accessory: a blue ribbon. CAILIN RILEY

The ultimate handbag accessory: a blue ribbon. CAILIN RILEY

Sue Ellen Marder O’Connor and Nancy Marder Banfield at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Sue Ellen Marder O’Connor and Nancy Marder Banfield at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

The Hampton Classic Opening Day was held on Sunday in Bridgehampton.  LORI HAWKINS

The Hampton Classic Opening Day was held on Sunday in Bridgehampton. LORI HAWKINS

Charlotte Whelan-Semkus and Nova Morsch getting ready for their leadline class on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Charlotte Whelan-Semkus and Nova Morsch getting ready for their leadline class on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Ava Tadross with her trainer Jess Santolaya on her mount Jet Puffed, after a great performance in the leadline.   LORI HAWKINS

Ava Tadross with her trainer Jess Santolaya on her mount Jet Puffed, after a great performance in the leadline. LORI HAWKINS

Nova Morsch after a great performance in the leadline class on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Nova Morsch after a great performance in the leadline class on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Nova Morsch after her stellar leadline performance on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Nova Morsch after her stellar leadline performance on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Lexie Tucci with her second place ribbon on her pony Windsor.   LORI HAWKINS

Lexie Tucci with her second place ribbon on her pony Windsor. LORI HAWKINS

Meghan Knapic and Blue Time won the TuffShed Local Professional Hunter Championship in her sections on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Meghan Knapic and Blue Time won the TuffShed Local Professional Hunter Championship in her sections on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Nancy Marder Banfield looks in at one of the rings at The Hampton Classic on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Nancy Marder Banfield looks in at one of the rings at The Hampton Classic on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Michael Zuckerman and his son Zachary Zuckerman at The Hampton Classic on Monday.   LORI HAWKINS

Michael Zuckerman and his son Zachary Zuckerman at The Hampton Classic on Monday. LORI HAWKINS

From left, David Kratz, Heidi Earle, Shanette Barth-Cohen and Dennis Suskind. Earle was presented with the Long Island Sportsmanship Award. MARIANNE BARNETT

From left, David Kratz, Heidi Earle, Shanette Barth-Cohen and Dennis Suskind. Earle was presented with the Long Island Sportsmanship Award. MARIANNE BARNETT

Olympic gold medalist Joe Fargis judging the leadline class. MARIANNE BARNETT

Olympic gold medalist Joe Fargis judging the leadline class. MARIANNE BARNETT

Phoebe Topping rides at the Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Phoebe Topping rides at the Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Ella Falco at the Hampton Classic on Monday.  LORI HAWKINS

Ella Falco at the Hampton Classic on Monday. LORI HAWKINS

Eva Tucci on her mount Cambridge riding in the $200 Local Junior Hunter Class at the Hampton Classic on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Eva Tucci on her mount Cambridge riding in the $200 Local Junior Hunter Class at the Hampton Classic on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Working hard to keep the riding surfaces pristine. CAILIN RILEY

Working hard to keep the riding surfaces pristine. CAILIN RILEY

Scout Spooner with her mom, Nell Blagg, after a great performance in the leadline on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Scout Spooner with her mom, Nell Blagg, after a great performance in the leadline on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Kenzie Smith hanging with friends at the Hampton Classic Opening Day.  LORI HAWKINS

Kenzie Smith hanging with friends at the Hampton Classic Opening Day. LORI HAWKINS

Jenn Bowery of Oceans Edge Farm with Addison Litman's horse, Cloud 9, after Laura Bowery won the the $10,000 Marder's Local Hunter Derby on him on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Jenn Bowery of Oceans Edge Farm with Addison Litman's horse, Cloud 9, after Laura Bowery won the the $10,000 Marder's Local Hunter Derby on him on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Kenzie Smith and Graham B won the Miller & Associates Local Junior Hunter Championship at he Hampton Classic on Opening Day, Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Kenzie Smith and Graham B won the Miller & Associates Local Junior Hunter Championship at he Hampton Classic on Opening Day, Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Laura Bowery rides In Bocca Al Lupo in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Laura Bowery rides In Bocca Al Lupo in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Brianne Goutal-Marteau rides Iladin Du Rouet to third place during the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Brianne Goutal-Marteau rides Iladin Du Rouet to third place during the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Addison Litman rides Mr. Fox  in the Local Juniors 3' on Sunday.   LORI HAWKINS

Addison Litman rides Mr. Fox in the Local Juniors 3' on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Laura Bowery aboard Cloud 9 in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Laura Bowery aboard Cloud 9 in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

authorCailin Riley on Aug 27, 2024
The 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show kicked off on Sunday, with plenty of action in the six riding rings on the expansive horse show grounds. Children as young as... more

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