Source:  News Release/Classic Communications

Hampton Classic Hosts Biggest ASPCA Day Ever

Day of education highlights horses, dogs and cats available for adoption.

Bridgehampton, N.Y. - Joined by almost a dozen animal-adoption and animal-rescue groups, the annual ASPCA Adoption and Animal-Welfare Day at the 40th annual Hampton Classic offered more animals for adoption than ever before.
 
         Valerie Angeli, ASPCA senior director of equine and special projects, and Jill Rappaport, TV host and animal-welfare advocate, welcomed three area horse rescues, which brought seven horses to the presentation in the Anne Aspinall Ring: Our Farm Equine Rescue of Connecticut brought two large ponies; The Kaeli Kramer Foundation of New York brought two Mustangs; and the Squirrelwood Equine Rescue of New York brought three former Thoroughbred racehorses.
 
         In addition, seven local rescue organizations are staffing booths at the Hampton Classic with numerous dogs and cats available for adoption. They are: Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue, Ruff House Rescue, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, Tails of Courage, Last Chance Animal Rescue, and Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. 
         
        "To me, this is what it's all about-to save the life of what I like to call 'steeds in need.' They all need our help, our help to give them a second chance," said Rappaport. "And thank you to the Hampton Classic for giving us this opportunity every year."
 
         Joining Rappaport were five riders who have been named by ASPCA officials as Equine-Welfare Ambassadors: Georgina Bloomberg, Hayley Barnhill, Brianne Goutal, Jennifer Gates and Stacia Madden.
 
         Barnhill demonstrated the capabilities of one of the Our Farm ponies, named Mickey, by riding him for about 10 minutes.
 
         All these horses may be adopted by contacting the rescue organizations that brought them to the Hampton Classic.
 
         Shanette Barth Cohen, executive director of the Hampton Classic, told the crowd, "I hope that you connect with one of these rescues, either by adopting a horse or a dog or a cat or by simply supporting one of these groups."
More About the Classic
        The Hampton Classic, the prestigious culminating event of the Hamptons' famed summer season, runs August 23-30 in Bridgehampton, NY, hosting its 40th year of world-class equestrian competition. Many of the world's top jumper and hunter riders come from across the country and beyond to compete for their share of some of the richest prize money in the nation.
        The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options and a Farmer's Market, all on its 60-acre show grounds. With its top competition and pristine setting, The Hampton Classic is not just a place to see, it's also a place to be seen. Just in the last two years, A-list celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Matt Lauer, Kelly Ripa, Julianne Moore, Sofia Vergara and Mary-Kate Olsen have been in attendance.
        The Hampton Classic hosts more than 100 classes of competition for horses and riders of all ages and abilities. A wide range of hunter, jumper and equitation classes are offered from leadline classes all the way up to the grand prix level. The Classic also has classes for riders with disabilities. The Classic culminates on Sunday, August 30, "Grand Prix Sunday," with an impressive schedule of classes including three finals - the $30,000 7-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship Finals, the $25,000 Campbell Stables Show Jumping Derby, and the $250,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix Presented by LONGINES - in the Grand Prix Ring, as well as the $10,000 Hermès Hunter Classic in the Anne Aspinall Ring.
        For those who can't make it to the show grounds, complimentary live webcasts of all Grand Prix ring classes are shown on the Hampton Classic website, produced by ShowNet and courtesy of LONGINES, the official timekeeper of the Hampton Classic. They are also shown on the USEF Network. In addition, WVVH-TV, the official Long Island television station of the Hampton Classic, broadcasts up to five hours of competition and highlights each day during the Classic. These broadcasts can also be seen on line at www.wvvh.tv.  Most of the Classic's other classes are also available on ShowNet.biz. 
        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. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.
 
  
ASPCA Senior Director Valerie Angeli (third from right) poses with ASPCA Equine-Welfare Ambassadors (from left) Hayley Barnhill, Georgina Bloomberg, Jennifer Gates, Stacia Madden and Brianne Goutal during the ASPCA Adoption and Animal-Welfare Day at the Hampton Classic.
(Geoff Tischman photo) 

  

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