Next Stop: The Hampton Classic!

Next Stop: The Hampton Classic, August 24-31

DandyLion has been chosen as a vendor in the Boutique Garden/Court area at one of the horse world’s most beloved Labor Day traditions. The Hampton Classic—a prestigious horse show and week-long social event—celebrates its 50th year of world-class equestrian competition from August 24-31 in Bridgehampton, New York.

We’re Honored to Join the Ranks

We’re thrilled to be selected. The Hampton Classic is also known for luxury shopping in the Hamptons. Few vendors are accepted the first year they apply. So we’re honored to join almost 80 luxury vendors and brands including Longines, Hermes, and Land Rover/Jaguar. Longines returns as the official partner of the Hampton Classic Horse Show.

A Heritage of Charity and Excellence

Although the show is celebrating 50 years of world-class competition, its history actually began as a local show and social event in the early 1900s. With pauses during World Wars I and II and in the early 1960s, it has survived several moves and catastrophic weather events. In 2009, the Hampton Classic became only the second horse show to receive the status of Heritage Competition by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). This recognition is reserved for competitions that have provided outstanding support to institutions in their communities, as well as to the horse community as a whole. 

Elite Competition, Million-Dollar Prizes (and did we mention shopping?)

This year’s show will feature national champion hunter and jumper competitors, Olympic medalists, and scores of children and adult amateurs with their 1,400 horses. More than $1 million in prize money will be awarded across 200 classes held in six immaculate show rings. The excitement culminates with the $70,000 Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prix and $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix.

Look for us in the Boutique Garden/Court

If you’re near Bridgehampton in late August, make it a point to attend. About 50,000 people attend, taking in the horse show, daily kids’ activities, and the annual Animal Adoption Day with rescued dogs, cats, and horses in search of forever homes. You’ll enjoy international food options, curated boutiques, and celebrity sightings in the one-of-a-kind Hamptons atmosphere. Hope to see you there!