From August 26 to September 2, the ASPCA will once again be presenting activities and events throughout the week at the Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the world's largest and most prestigious equine events.
ASPCA Happenings at the 2012 Hampton Classic Horse Show
Jump for the ASPCA, sponsored by FTI Consulting, will be taking place throughout the week. FTI will donate to the ASPCA to help at-risk horses for every clean jump of the ASPCA jump in the ring.
Sunday, Aug. 26 – Opening Day
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station is open
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station is open
11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
ASPCA Adoption Day! Meet horses, dogs, cats and pigs looking for loving homes!
- Adoptable dogs, cats and pigs from 11:00 - 3:00 in the Kid's/Exhibition Area
- Rescued horses and VIP presentations from 12:00 - 2:00 in the Aspinall Ring.
Speak with local rescue groups and shelters, including the Kaeli Kramer Foundation, Project Sage Horse Rescue, Seraphim12 Foundation, Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, South Hampton Animal Shelter, Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc., Gimme Shelter, Animal Care & Control of NYC, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons and Janice Skura's Potbellied Pig Sanctuary, that are making a difference for animals and meet VIP hosts Jill Rappaport, Animal Welfare Advocate from the Today Show, and Superstar Equestrians and ASPCA Equine Welfare Ambassadors Brianne Goutal, Georgina Bloomberg and Hayley Barnhill!
Book signing with Georgina Bloomberg, author of My Favorite Mistake, which will benefit the ASPCA and at-risk horses with every sale. ASPCA Patio – Time TBD
Meet Jill Rappaport, Animal Welfare Advocate for NBC's Today Show and view her newly designed equine halters and leads to benefit at-risk horses and promote their adoption. ASPCA Patio – Time TBD
Tuesday, Aug. 28
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station open
Wednesday, Aug. 29
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station open
Thursday, Aug. 30
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station is open
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
"ASPCA Champagne for Horses" and Equine Welfare Celebration and Panel Discussion
ASPCA Ringside Chalet, North of Grand Prix
Brought to you by Louis Roederer Champagne, with VIP hosts actress Aida Turturro and ASPCA Equine Welfare Ambassadors Brianne Goutal, Georgina Bloomberg and Hayley Barnhill. For info/to RSVP: Valerie.Angeli@aspca.org or (212) 876-7700, ext. 4656.
Friday, Aug. 31
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station is open
ASPCA officials present the award to winners in the ASPCA Maclay competition – Morning/Time TBD
Equestrian Peter Leone will sign his book, Peter Leone’s Show Jumping Clinic, and his DVD, Ride the Body. Sales benefit the ASPCA and at-risk horses. – Time TBD
Saturday, Sept. 1 – Kid’s Day at the Hampton Classic!
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station is open
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Book signing and sale of RAJA – Story of a Racehorse by Anne Hambleton. This award-winning children’s book is today’s Black Beauty; the story of the struggles and triumph of a rescued racehorse.
Sunday, Sept. 2 – Grand Prix Sunday!
ASPCA Patio and Animal Advocacy Station is open
Jump for the ASPCA in the Grand Prix! Watch the ASPCA wall jump as riders score donations for the ASPCA and at-risk horses, courtesy of FTI Consulting!