Additional Schedule Changes for Wednesday
Bridgehampton, NY—August 29, 2006—Junior riders were a bright spot on a rain soaked day at the 31st Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show.
The Junior Jumper 1.30 meter class had a field of 36 who slogged through the course with Carolyn Curcio of West Islip, NY, gaining the win riding her own Croft Temptation, Chelsea Moss of Medford, NJ, finished second on Lauren, owned by Mary Alexis Healy and Gleneayre Farm. Third went to Alexandra Arute of Avon, CT, and Blast owned by Scott Stewart.
The USEF Show Jumping Talent Search was split into two divisions due to the large number of entries. In Section “A”, Heather Dobbs of West Palm Beach, FL, captured the blue ribbon. In Section “B” of the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, Maggie McAlary of Amherst, NH took top honors.
SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR WEDNESDAY
Due to continuing rain, the horse show has adjusted its schedule and there will only be one class held in the Grand Prix ring on Wednesday. Class #206, the Land Rover 1.50 meter Open Jumper Class, is currently scheduled to take place at 1:30 in the afternoon.
Additional changes are as follows:
· Class # 216, Junior Jumper 1.40 meter class, originally scheduled as the first class in the Grand Prix ring for Wednesday, has been moved to the Jumper Ring #2 as the second class of the day in that ring.
· Class # 207 Open Jumper 1.40 meter class, originally scheduled in the Grand Prix ring for Wednesday, has been rescheduled for Thursday.
The Hampton Classic runs through Sunday, September 3. Admission is $10 per person or $20 per carload, with children under 6 admitted free. Seniors are admitted free through Thursday, and children under 12 are free on Cablevision’s Kids Day on Saturday. Reserved grandstand seating for Sunday, September 3 is $15 per person (in addition to regular admission) or $25 per person in the special Premium Seating center sections. Parking is free throughout the week.
Those unable to attend the Hampton Classic have ample opportunity to enjoy the show on television. WVVH-TV, the official Long Island television station of the Hampton Classic, is broadcasting up to five hours of competition and highlights each day during the Classic. These broadcasts can also be seen online at www.wvvh.tv.
Additionally, WCBS-TV/CBS 2 New York, the official New York television station of the Hampton Classic, will broadcast a special one-hour program of Hampton Classic highlights on Saturday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. The special will feature action from the frontlines, behind the scenes, and colorful social events connected with the Classic.
The Classic is also receiving extensive coverage on WLIU 88.3 FM, the official radio station of the Hampton Classic. WLIU will broadcast updates daily throughout the Classic as well as live programs from the Classic on Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3.
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