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It happens every year the last week of August through Labor Day, and it signifies the “Grand Finale” of the summer on the East End. This year, the Hampton Classic celebrates its 41st year with more than 90 corporate sponsors drawn from every sector of the business world – fashion, finance, luxury brands, publishing, real estate and television. The Classic’s featured event is the $300,000 Grand Prix presented by Longines, which takes place on the final Sunday afternoon.

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Artist Michael Paraskevas, his wife Maria Bruno and family

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Riders of all ages competed

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Hampton Classic President Dennis Suskind, Executive Director Shanette Barth-Cohen, and Classic Communications President Marty Bauman

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Everybody has ribbons and braids

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First year at the Hampton Classic

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Grace Stenbeck, Werner leading her pony

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Grand Prix ring competitor

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Hermes boutique

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It’s all about the braids…

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Its all about the tails..

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Kelly Bensimon with Alexandra Gad

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Kelly Klein

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Maggie Masiak, Zach Chaloner, Emily Haan with Caleb, Justin Haan, Robert Chaloner, and Oscar Mandes

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Mom with blue ribbon winner

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Moms and riders

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Number 1

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Olympic equestrian Joe Fargis competes in the Grand Prix ring

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Ready to go

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Robert Kohr, Lori MacGarva, Daniel Ferrara, and Rich Behmoira

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick at the Hampton Classic Horse Show watching their children on opening day

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Sarah Jessica Parker cheering for her children at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

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Sarah Jessica Parker cheering on her twins Tabitha and Loretta

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Shanette Barth Cohen and Michelle McFaul

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Shannon Lawlor (Poster artist), Valerie Angeli, Senior Director of equine and special projects for the ASPCA

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The Leadline under 7-years-old

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Watching the competition