Local Riders Take the Spotlight on Opening Day of the Hampton Classic - 27 East

Local Riders Take the Spotlight on Opening Day of the Hampton Classic

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Ines Marteau was the overall winner in the leadline division on Sunday. Her mother, Brianne Goutal-Marteau, also took home a blue ribbon, winning the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. MARIANNE BARNETT

Ines Marteau was the overall winner in the leadline division on Sunday. Her mother, Brianne Goutal-Marteau, also took home a blue ribbon, winning the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. MARIANNE BARNETT

Getting ready in the lunging area. MARIANNE BARNETT

Getting ready in the lunging area. MARIANNE BARNETT

Lynn Avalone of Firefly Farm in the schooling ring. MARIANNE BARNETT

Lynn Avalone of Firefly Farm in the schooling ring. MARIANNE BARNETT

A mustang demonstration was part of the opening day festivities in the Grand Prix ring. MARIANNE BARNETT

A mustang demonstration was part of the opening day festivities in the Grand Prix ring. MARIANNE BARNETT

Rising Starr Horse Rescue was part of the Opening Day ceremonies. The Hampton Classic Horse Show is dedicated to supporting horse rescue and adoption organizations. MARIANNE BARNETT

Rising Starr Horse Rescue was part of the Opening Day ceremonies. The Hampton Classic Horse Show is dedicated to supporting horse rescue and adoption organizations. MARIANNE BARNETT

Irish rider Christian Coyle and his mount Ma Pomme de Tamerville won the $30,000 Hampton Classic Jumper Challenge, the first open jumper class of the week, in the Grand Prix ring on Sunday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Irish rider Christian Coyle and his mount Ma Pomme de Tamerville won the $30,000 Hampton Classic Jumper Challenge, the first open jumper class of the week, in the Grand Prix ring on Sunday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and her horse, Karla, in the local junior hunter division. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and her horse, Karla, in the local junior hunter division. CAILIN RILEY

East Quogue resident Kelly Sleece and her horse, Inspired, in the adult equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

East Quogue resident Kelly Sleece and her horse, Inspired, in the adult equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Piper Shearer and her horse, Sochi, after winning the hack in the medium children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Piper Shearer and her horse, Sochi, after winning the hack in the medium children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

A quick nap in the schooling ring for horse and rider. CAILIN RILEE

A quick nap in the schooling ring for horse and rider. CAILIN RILEE

Sag Harbor resident Ava Lynch and her horse, Bay Street, in the medium children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Sag Harbor resident Ava Lynch and her horse, Bay Street, in the medium children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Piper Shearer and her horse, Sochi, in the medium children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Piper Shearer and her horse, Sochi, in the medium children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

On the lookout in the schooling ring. CAILIN RILEY

On the lookout in the schooling ring. CAILIN RILEY

Eastport resident Sadie Berkhout and Quality won two classes in the high children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Eastport resident Sadie Berkhout and Quality won two classes in the high children's equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Eastport resident Sadie Berkhout and her trainer, Merry Harding. CAILIN RILEY

Eastport resident Sadie Berkhout and her trainer, Merry Harding. CAILIN RILEY

Eastport resident Sadie Berkhout after winning a class in the high children's equitation division with Quality. CAILIN RILEY

Eastport resident Sadie Berkhout after winning a class in the high children's equitation division with Quality. CAILIN RILEY

Jagger Topping of Swan Creek Farm with Gibson Lane in the local hunter pro division. CAILIN RILEY

Jagger Topping of Swan Creek Farm with Gibson Lane in the local hunter pro division. CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton resident Lainey Posa and her pony, Summerwood's Blue Steel.  CAILIN RILEY

Westhampton resident Lainey Posa and her pony, Summerwood's Blue Steel. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and her mare, Karla, were in the group of 11 riders called back for the handy round in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. The duo took home the 10th place ribbon in a highly competitive class where seasoned professionals, many of whom also ride in the Grand Prix, compete against teen amateur riders. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and her mare, Karla, were in the group of 11 riders called back for the handy round in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. The duo took home the 10th place ribbon in a highly competitive class where seasoned professionals, many of whom also ride in the Grand Prix, compete against teen amateur riders. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and her mare, Karla, were in the group of 11 riders called back for the handy round in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. The duo took home the 10th place ribbon in a highly competitive class where seasoned professionals, many of whom also ride in the Grand Prix, compete against teen amateur riders. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and her mare, Karla, were in the group of 11 riders called back for the handy round in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. The duo took home the 10th place ribbon in a highly competitive class where seasoned professionals, many of whom also ride in the Grand Prix, compete against teen amateur riders. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and Karla finished 10th in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Paige Mattingly and Karla finished 10th in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. CAILIN RILEY

Brianne Goutal-Marteau and Heartland won the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby, with a combined score of 180 after two rounds. CAILIN RILEY

Brianne Goutal-Marteau and Heartland won the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby, with a combined score of 180 after two rounds. CAILIN RILEY

Susan Falkowski and her horse, Chunky Monkey, finished sixth in the adult equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Susan Falkowski and her horse, Chunky Monkey, finished sixth in the adult equitation division. CAILIN RILEY

Cindy Sulzberger and her horse, Coeur de Leon, were champions in the local amateur owner hunter division. CAILIN RILEY

Cindy Sulzberger and her horse, Coeur de Leon, were champions in the local amateur owner hunter division. CAILIN RILEY

Nancy Banfield and Sue Ellen Marder O'Connor pose for a photos during the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby on Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Bridgehampton, New York. LORI HAWKINS

Nancy Banfield and Sue Ellen Marder O'Connor pose for a photos during the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby on Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Bridgehampton, New York. LORI HAWKINS

Opening Day at the Hampton Classic.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Opening Day at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

Ellie Mahoney on Black Magic at the Hampton Classic.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Ellie Mahoney on Black Magic at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

Emily Robertson with Abracadabra, a mustang from Rising Starr was adopted.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Emily Robertson with Abracadabra, a mustang from Rising Starr was adopted. MARIANNE BARNETT

Christian Kissel checks out the Land Rover lion with his dad, Eric at the Hamtpon Classic.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Christian Kissel checks out the Land Rover lion with his dad, Eric at the Hamtpon Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

Leanne Ederi at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

Leanne Ederi at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

A Great Dane chills out at Vogel in the boutique shops at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

A Great Dane chills out at Vogel in the boutique shops at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

Valerie Angeli, Georgina Bloomberg and Jill Rappaport at Adoption Day at the Hampton Classic.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Valerie Angeli, Georgina Bloomberg and Jill Rappaport at Adoption Day at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

Opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show.  LORI HAWKINS

Opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. LORI HAWKINS

Opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show.  LORI HAWKINS

Opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. LORI HAWKINS

Opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show.  LORI HAWKINS

Opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. LORI HAWKINS

Amelia Burnside, an 8th grader at Pierson Middle-High School in Sag Harbor wins the Junior Jumper 1.2 meter on Tuesday morning on Coco Chanel.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Amelia Burnside, an 8th grader at Pierson Middle-High School in Sag Harbor wins the Junior Jumper 1.2 meter on Tuesday morning on Coco Chanel. MARIANNE BARNETT

Amelia Burnside, an 8th grader at Pierson Middle-High School in Sag Harbor wins the Junior Jumper 1.2 meter on Tuesday morning on Coco Chanel.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Amelia Burnside, an 8th grader at Pierson Middle-High School in Sag Harbor wins the Junior Jumper 1.2 meter on Tuesday morning on Coco Chanel. MARIANNE BARNETT

Eva Tucci and Lexie Tucci prepare to show in The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Eva Tucci and Lexie Tucci prepare to show in The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Emma Altuzarra-Weissman, 3 1/2 years old at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Emma Altuzarra-Weissman, 3 1/2 years old at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

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

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

Nancy Banfield and Sue Ellen Marder O'Connor pose for a photos during the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Nancy Banfield and Sue Ellen Marder O'Connor pose for a photos during the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Shari Siadat and Elijah Daunte attend The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Shari Siadat and Elijah Daunte attend The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Fatemah Khalfan concludes the first day of the Hampton Classic winning the Children's Large Pony Medal on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Fatemah Khalfan concludes the first day of the Hampton Classic winning the Children's Large Pony Medal on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Lexie Tucci, 11, wins the Children's Equitation Fences Class on Curious George at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Lexie Tucci, 11, wins the Children's Equitation Fences Class on Curious George at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Eva Tucci rides Rollingwoods Walking Tall during the Children's Equitation Medium Over Fences at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Eva Tucci rides Rollingwoods Walking Tall during the Children's Equitation Medium Over Fences at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Allison Coleman takes the win in The Marshall and Sterling Junior Medal on Gama Conzzo at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Allison Coleman takes the win in The Marshall and Sterling Junior Medal on Gama Conzzo at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Laura Bowery on Positano during the Local Hunter Pro Division at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Laura Bowery on Positano during the Local Hunter Pro Division at The Hampton Classic Opening Day on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

authorCailin Riley on Aug 30, 2023
The Hampton Classic is one of the biggest and most prestigious horse shows in the country, drawing top equestrian talent to the East End of Long Island at the end... more

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