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Smithtown Hunt members with their dogs. LORI HAWKINS
Maria Moore, Supervisor of the Town of Southampton, Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara and Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer presented a proclamation honoring the Hampton Classic’s 50 years to Executive Director Shanette Barth Cohen and past and present board members. LORI HAWKINS
Sue Ellen Marder O'Connor, Tinka Topping, and Nancy Marder Banfield attend the 2025 Hampton Classic Horse Show Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Emmy Graham tries on hats at the Marder's tent. LORI HAWKINS
Nova Morsch with her trainer, Jennifer Santacroce-Wheeler. LORI HAWKINS
Nova Morsch prepares to head into the ring with the help of her uncle, Jari Willock. LORI HAWKINS
Nova Morsch with her friend, Marilyn Yedid, preparing to compete at the Hampton Classic. LORI HAWKINS
First Blue LLC’s Lady In Blue came out on top with Meghan Knapic of Smithtown in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
First Blue LLC’s Lady In Blue came out on top with Meghan Knapic of Smithtown in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
First Blue LLC’s Lady In Blue came out on top with Meghan Knapic of Smithtown in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
Laura Bowery of Bridgehampton piloted Fancy Pants Equestrian LLC’s Cloud 9 to second-place honors in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
Laura Bowery of Bridgehampton piloted Fancy Pants Equestrian LLC’s Cloud 9 to second-place honors in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
Laura Bowery of Bridgehampton piloted Fancy Pants Equestrian LLC’s Cloud 9 to second-place honors in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
Sue Ellen Marder O'Connor attends the 2025 Hampton Classic Horse Show Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Joanna Wolffer at the Hampton Classic on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Gabby Karan De Felice, Stefania De Felice, Donna Karan and Kelly Klein attend the 2025 Hampton Classic Horse Show Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Seamus Doyle presented a donation from Connect One Bank to the EQUUS Foundation. LORI HAWKINS
Durell Godfrey at the Hampton Classic on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Nova Morsch with her mother Temidra Willock after Nova successfully completed her class on Locals Day at the Hampton Classic. LORI HAWKINS
Jeffrey Atkinson enjoys the Hampton Classic on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Nell Blagg with her daughter Scout Spooner, and Allison O'Malley, left, and Anita Madeira at the Hampton Classic on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Anne Byers of Locust Valley with her mount Rocklyn after the pair won the Adult Amateur Owner Division and also overall grand champion of Locals Day. LORI HAWKINS
Anne Byers of Locust Valley, left, with her trainer Laura Bowery/Sea Aire of Southampton. Byers was champion in the Adult Amateur Owner Division, and also Overall Grand Champion of Locals Day with her mount Rocklyn at the Hampton Classic on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS
Brianne Goutal-Marteau (USA) and S&L Marlon VD Heffinck won the $30,000 The Wellington Jumper Challenge. LORI HAWKINS
Merry Harding. LORI HAWKINS
First Blue LLC’s Lady In Blue came out on top with Meghan Knapic of Smithtown in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
Brianne Goutal-Marteau (USA) and S&L Marlon VD Heffinck won the $30,000 The Wellington Jumper Challenge. LORI HAWKINS
First Blue LLC’s Lady In Blue came out on top with Meghan Knapic of Smithtown in the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. LORI HAWKINS
Seamus Doyle, far right, presented a donation from Connect One Bank to the EQUUS Foundation at opening day ceremonies at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. DANA SHAW
Sunday marked the opening day of the 50th Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW
Sunday marked the opening day of the 50th Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW
Watching from the sidelines on opening day of the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. DANA SHAW
Sunday marked the opening day of the 50th Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW
Comfy shoes after a ride. DANA SHAW
Marty Bauman at the Classic on Sunday. DANA SHAW
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Brianne Goutal-Marteau (USA) and S&L Marlon VD Heffinck won the $30,000 The Wellington Jumper Challenge. DANA SHAW
Brianne Goutal-Marteau (USA) and S&L Marlon VD Heffinck won the $30,000 The Wellington Jumper Challenge. DANA SHAW
Sag Harbor local Caroline Holl getting a ribbon on Fidelio. MARIANNE BARNETT
Smithtown Hunt members with their dogs. MARIANNE BARNETT
Alexa Elle Lignelli, a 2025 Pierson High School graduate, on XO Onermie. She finished 11th, but led the field most of the event. MARIANNE BARNETT
Alison Skapof, another leadline division fixture each year. MARIANNE BARNETT
Cheering on the leadline 2-4 division on Sunday. MARIANNE BARNETT
The EQUUS foundation helps kick off Sunday's Opening Day at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT
EQUUS foundation riding in for Sunday's Opening Ceremony at the Hampton Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT
Daisy Laub on Magic Carousel with trainer Alison Skapof. MARIANNE BARNETT
Of course the Hampton Classic couldn't be done without the important grooms. MARIANNE BARNETT
Family taking photos in the leadline division. MARIANNE BARNETT
An EQUUS horse for adoption. MARIANNE BARNETT
Peyton Fishlinger and Carousel’s First Steps won their section of the leadline 2-4 division. MARIANNE BARNETT
Joe Fargis judging his final four for the 40th year running. MARIANNE BARNETT
The history of Grand Prix winners. MARIANNE BARNETT
The section D winner with their heels down in the last section. MARIANNE BARNETT
A 2 to 4-year-old leadline class competitor. MARIANNE BARNETT
The last section winner of the 2 to 4-year-old leadline class. MARIANNE BARNETT
Joe Fargis has been judging the leadline class at the Hampton Classic for 40 years now. MARIANNE BARNETT
Leadline prizes. MARIANNE BARNETT
A leadline pony winner. MARIANNE BARNETT
Leadline bows. MARIANNE BARNETT
Local Junior Hunter grand champ Samantha Teller on Edgewood's Wonder with Heidi Eearle Santos LaMarca and Isiah Robinson. MARIANNE BARNETT
Lined up for judges in the adult 3-foot Hunters flat class. MARIANNE BARNETT
Pamela Suskind, always a leadline fixture. MARIANNE BARNETT
Lunging prep. MARIANNE BARNETT
Ella Falco getting prepped by mother Laura Bowery. MARIANNE BARNETT
A proud father wearing a child's second place ribbon. Opening Day can be a long one for families waiting for their special ones to ride. MARIANNE BARNETT
Enjoying the petting zoo. MARIANNE BARNETT
At Stardust Equestrian booth with Foobie the chicken and shoppers. MARIANNE BARNETT
A 2 to 4-yeas-old section winner. MARIANNE BARNETT
Who let the dogs out? MARIANNE BARNETT
Thinking of the answer to Joe Fargis's question. MARIANNE BARNETT
Teddie Fischer of Sag Harbor waving to the crowd in 2 to 4-year-old leadline class. MARIANNE BARNETT
There was a very competitive leadline 2-4 class on Sunday. MARIANNE BARNETT
Parents and family watching leadline classes. MARIANNE BARNETT
Alexa Elle Lignelli, a 2025 Pierson High School graduate, on XO Onermie. She finished 11th, but led the field most of the event. MARIANNE BARNETT
The 50th Hampton Classic began on August 24 and continues through August 31 at the showgrounds in Bridgehampton.
Staff Writer on Aug 27, 2025