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McLain Ward, the King of the Hampton Classic, Reflects on His Legacy at the Show as It Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2011. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2011. DANA SHAW

McLain winning the Hamptons Classic Grand Prix on Twist du Valon again in 1999. FILE PHOTO

McLain winning the Hamptons Classic Grand Prix on Twist du Valon again in 1999. FILE PHOTO

McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2011. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2011. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2011. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2011. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward after winning the Hampton Classic Grand Prix in 2018. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward after winning the Hampton Classic Grand Prix in 2018. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward winning the 1998 Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Twist du Valon. COURTESY HAMPTON CLASSIC

McLain Ward winning the 1998 Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Twist du Valon. COURTESY HAMPTON CLASSIC

McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2018. DANA SHAW

McLain Ward at the Hampton Classic in 2018. DANA SHAW

authorCailin Riley on Aug 20, 2025
There are generally two kinds of spectators at the Hampton Classic Horse Show — the true “horse people,” who have a familiarity with horses and a deep understanding of what... more

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