AUGUST 2021 THE RIDER /47 Hampton Classic Horse Show to Present Currey Cup


New Trophy, Anna Klose Coolers and other Awards to be Presented when Classic Returns, August 29-Septem- ber 5 Bridgehampton, NY – Au- gust 5, 2021 – The Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the country’s most presti- gious hunter-jumper horse shows, will present a new award when it returns for its 45th edition, August 29- September 5. The Currey Cup per-


petual trophy, donated and sponsored by Christian Cur- rey in memory of his par- ents, Agneta and Brownlee Currey, will be presented to the winner of the newly named “Agneta and Brown- lee Currey Jumping Derby.” It is among several awards, along with more than $800,000 in prize money, for which the nation’s best horses and riders will com- pete during this year’s Clas- sic. In addition, division champions and winners of major classes, such as the featured $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix Pre- sented by Land Rover on Sunday, September 5, will receive stunning coolers from Anna Klose, designer of


luxurious equestrian


products and the official blanket sponsor of this year’s Hampton Classic. Agneta Currey served


on the Hampton Classic’s Board of Directors for more than 35 years including nearly three decades as Chair. Her husband, Brown- lee, was a longtime Board member of the U.S. Eques- trian Team, USET Founda- tion and Show Jumping Hall


of Fame, and together the couple were long-time spon- sors of the Classic as well as many other equestrian events and organizations. They owned many success- ful horses, most notably being part owners of Touch of Class, who carried Joe Fargis to double Gold Medals at the 1984 Olympic Games. Agneta and Brown- lee both passed away in 2020.


“Agneta and Brownlee


Currey were among the most significant contribu- tors to the Hampton Classic and the sport of show jump- ing over the last four decades,” said Shanette Barth Cohen, the Classic’s Executive Director. “Christ- ian suggested establishing the new award in their mem- ory and we agreed without hesitation. We’re proud to honor them with both the re- naming of our show jump- ing


derby and the


establishment of the Currey Cup perpetual trophy. “We are also thrilled to


welcome Anna Klose as a new sponsor of the Classic,” added Cohen. “Anna Klose is a highly respected de- signer of luxurious products both within and outside the equestrian world. The brand will have a booth in our Boutique Garden featuring a wide range of her beautiful of bags and horse blankets. I know it will be very popu- lar!”


“I started our eques-


trian manufactory to outfit the most elegant horses, rid- ers and shows in the world – with a look and a class that matches their exceptional


This year’s Hampton


Classic will feature five FEI classes in the Classic’s grass Grand Prix ring that will showcase elite riders from around the world, including Olympic veterans, some of whom made their first ap- pearance following this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. The Classic’s 65-acre


venue boasts six show rings, the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden with approximately 80 vendors, international food options as well as the Classic’s high-end VIP areas. There are also kid- friendly activities through- out the week including pony rides, petting farm animals, daily special attractions and more.


performance,” said Anna Klose. “That is exactly what I will be looking forward to at the Hampton Classic.” As part of its presence


at the Classic, Anna Klose is also sponsoring the Adult Amateur Jumper division. Other significant awards being presented during the Classic include the $5,000 Mane ‘n Tail Hunter Rider Challenge, which will award $5,000 to the rider who ac- cumulates the most points at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows and the Hamp- ton Classic Horse Show in designated hunter divisions. Bottles of Château


D’Esclans will be awarded to the top three finishers in the $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI**** presented by Land Rover and a LONGINES time- piece will be awarded to the winning rider of the $73,000


Longines Cup, the $75,000 Grand Prix Qualifier and the Hampton Classic Grand Prix.


The $30,000


LONGINES Rider Chal- lenge awards a $30,000 cash prize and a timepiece to the rider who accumulates the most points in the horse show’s Open Jumper Divi- sion. The Hampton Classic is


proud to have


LONGINES as its official timekeeper. There is also a new


groom’s award for the win- ning groom of the Classic’s $10,000 Equitation Champi- onship presented by Palm Beach International Acad- emy, courtesy of Beval Sad- dlery. The Classic is also presenting a $500 cash prize to the grooms of the win- ning horse of the $10,000 Hunter Classic, courtesy of Aden Brook, and of the Grand Prix. Also, the Show


Jumping Hall of Fame Style of Riding Award is pre- sented to the Junior Jumper rider who throughout the week best exemplifies the American style of equi- tation, as modeled by riders such as Show Jumping Hall of Famers Conrad Homfeld and Joe Fargis. Each year approximately 50,000 people – including many A-list celebrities – come to watch the nation’s best equestrian athletes compete at the Hampton Classic. The world-class event showcases more than 1,500 horses competing in 200 hunter, jumper and eq- uitation classes. There are classes for horses and riders of all ages and abilities rang- ing from leadline all the way up to grand prix show jump- ing. The Hampton Classic also hosts classes for riders with disabilities.


Some of the Classic’s


highlights include the Finals of the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities Presented by Dime Bank and the Clas- sic’s 10th annual Animal Adoption Day, which will feature horse rescues that are part of the EQUUS Foundation’s guardian pro- gram and many dog and cat rescues as well. Both of these activities take place on Monday, August 30. News 12 Long Island’s Kids Day is moving to Thursday from its traditional Saturday date, and will once again feature activities for the entire fam- ily. Children under 12 re- ceive a free pony ride. Daily admission to the


Classic is $20 per carload. Admission is free on Mon- day, and seniors are admit- ted free on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.


Zayna Rizvi Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for July


Lexington, KY – August 5, 2021 — Zayna Rizvi of Greenwich, CT has been se- lected as Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for July. Rizvi competes in the


East Conference, Junior Di- vision of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Clas- sic Series. She had an out- standing month of July, riding her mount, Excellent, to wins at both the Lake Placid Horse Show and the Great Lakes Equestrian Fes- tival to earn the Rider of the Month award while also adding another win at Lake Placid on Quivive S Z. The Show Jumping


Hall of Fame conducts the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. The Series hosts separate divi- sions for junior and amateur riders in two Conferences and follows Grand Prix rules and specifications. Each month the Series hon- ors the one rider who earns the most points on one horse in Series competition that month. The Series provides an opportunity for amateur and junior riders to compete at higher levels and serves


as a proving ground for many who aspire to ride in international competition. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame was organized to pro- mote the sport of show jumping and to immortalize the legends of the men, women and horses who have made great contribu- tions to the sport. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is lo- cated at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ken- tucky. Plaques honoring those who have been hon- ored with induction into the Hall of Fame can be seen at the Horse Park’s Rolex Sta- dium. Mementos and arti- facts from the sport’s history are on display as part of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame collection at the United States Hunter Jumper Asso- ciation (USHJA) Wheeler Museum at the Horse Park. The Show Jumping


Hall of Fame Jumper Clas- sic Series is sponsored by Blenheim EquiSports, The Hampton Classic Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, The National Horse Show Association of Amer- ica and United States Hunter Jumper


Association


The Classic hosts more than 100 classes of competition in six rings for horses and riders of all ages and abili- ties. The Classic also fea- tures a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, a wide selection of dining options and a Farmer’s Mar- ket, all on its 60-acre show grounds. More details are available at www.Hampton- Classic.com. The Kentucky Horse


Park is the leading tourist at- traction for all


things Zayna Rizvi and Excellent (c) KIND Media


(USHJA). Blenheim EquiSports,


an equestrian event manage- ment company based in San Juan Capistrano, CA, pro- duces horse shows in San Juan Capistrano, CA and Las Vegas, NV. These com- petitions include USEF “Premier” rated hunter- jumper shows; a Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™


North American League Qualifier; the Markel Insur- ance 1.45m Jumper Series & Final, Interactive Mort- gage “Ticket to Ride” High Performance Jumper Series & Adult Jumper Series; USHJA International, Na- tional, & Pony Hunter Der- bies & Finals;


the


Whitethorne Equitation Challenge, Medal Finals,


and so much more. For fur- ther information, please visit their website at www.show- park.com. The Hampton Classic


is the prestigious culminat- ing event of the Hamptons’ famed summer season. Top jumper and hunter riders from around the world com- pete for some of the richest prize money in the nation.


“horse” and one of the world’s best equine compe- tition facilities and only park open to the public. The Ken- tucky Horse Park hosts a handful of events each year such as the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, Kentucky Summer Horse Show and BreyerFest. For more information, visit www.kyhorsepark.com. The National Horse


Show is a championship event featuring “AA”-rated hunters, open jumpers, jun- ior/amateur jumpers, and the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. It is held in the All- tech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,


KY. This year’s National Horse Show, October 27- November 7, is offering over $350,000 in prize money and is an FEI CSI4*- W designated event. Further information is available on- line at www.NHS.org. The United States


Hunter Jumper Association, as the official hunter/jumper affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation, is a competition-based sport or- ganization that serves our members through educa- tional programs, awards and recognition, communication and rules. They provide a wide array of programs for all hunter/jumper levels and are mindful of the well- being of our equine partners. Additional information is available at www.ushja.org. For more information


about the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, including the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, please visit the Show Jump- ing Hall of Fame website at www.ShowJumpingHallof- Fame.net.


Grandstand tickets for the $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday, Sep- tember 5, are $45 per person for reserved bucket seating, which will be available for purchase on the Hampton Classic website beginning August 1. The Hampton Classic


is pleased to continue its re- lationship with ShowNet by offering its services FREE to all exhibitors. Services in- clude: Orders of Go; Live Ring Status; Live Results; and Post Round Video. For those who can’t


make it to the show grounds, complimentary live web- casts of all Grand Prix ring competitions air on the Hampton Classic website, produced by ClipMy- HorseTV and courtesy of LONGINES.


ClipMy-


HorseTV is also providing a complimentary live webcast of all Anne Aspinall ring competitions and archive video, all available on the Hampton Classic website. In addition, WVVH-TV, Hamptons


Television,


broadcasts up to five hours of competition and high- lights each day during the Classic. These broadcasts can also be seen online at www.wvvh.tv. Further information on


the Hampton Classic Horse Show is available at the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com or by calling 631-537-3177.


Photo (c) Shawn McMillen


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