My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? — Dr. Seuss
Labor Day is upon us. My favorite summer event, The Hampton Classic Horse Show, has come and gone. Color, sport, competition, friendships, hard work, spreading the news, beautiful horses, all melded into one week. I have the honor of working with Classic Communications PR team (so much gratitude, thank you!) as they spearhead all of the public relations swirling around this prestigious equestrian event, now in its 40th year. The photographs below are random, I pulled out my camera as I buzzed about working. I hope you enjoy seeing a bit of this show through my eyes. I wrote about The Classic in 2014 and photographed some of the celebrities, several of the same faces were there. Take a peek.
The first year I attended the Hampton Classic Horse Show (and volunteered!) was in 1982 so I’ve had a love affair with horses for a very long time.
Nancy Moon, 1982-3. Hampton Classic Horse Show
Show jumping at its finest
Southampton Press
Getting ready to ride
Taking a break
Wild flowers on the grounds
Rider and her dog
Three fans
Table decoration with carrots and sunflowers
Very mod
The brilliant and talented artist for the Hampton Classic handbag, poster, mugs etc, Johnathan Hallgrey
A groom, horse and bike
Setting up for the Grand Prix, great vantage point
Color
Number 134
The Hampton Classic
Taking a break to watch the big riders
All blue and white
Table setting for the Grand Prix
Home away from home
My feet with the apples at the in-gate, before the horses compete
Different ways to braid your horse’s mane (I am so impressed)
Grand Prix table
Hermes in orange
The final press conference
Karen Polle, winner of the $250,000 Grand Prix, with Marty Bauman/Classic Communications
All photographs are taken by me, unless I have noted otherwise in the caption. I use my iPhone 6+ and Canon 5D III.
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