Wrapping up summer 2011 is of course the prestigious Hampton Classic. Irene tried to ruin it for us this year, but the equestrian community is fearless, and kept their cool for a few days until both the tents
for the horses and vendors, and the power were back up and running. More»

Returning today to the Hamptons for the 36th year is The Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the most anticipated and prestigious events of the season. This high profile event has become an absolute must not only for the crazy, horse obsessed equestrians like myself, but also for celebrities and socialites. Still drawing in some of the world’s top riders and horses in the heart of Bridgehampton, the Hampton Classic has become on of the biggest social events on everyone’s calendar over Labor Day weekend. More»

[Laura King, Kirsten Coe, David Yurman, Evan Yurman. Photos by Nick Hunt and Patrick McMullan/ PatrickMcMullan.com]

Another Hamptons staple ended last weekend, as the Hampton Classic finished with Grand Prix Sunday. Sybil and David Yurman, long-time sponsors, hosted luncheon, as Kirsten Coe, pictured above, placed third in the main event that day.  Guests included Richard Johnson and Sessa von Richthoven, Hayley and Jason Binn, Ivana Trump, Beth Ostrosky, Judith and Rudy Giuliani, Silvano and Marisa Acocella Marchetto, Peggy Siegal, Kelly Ripa, Debbie Bancroft, Bettina Zilkha, and Richard Evans.

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