If you find yourself asking, “I wonder if they are related to (insert famous last name here),” then the answer is most likely yes. With 1,600 horses, 50,000 spectators, and about $800,000 in prize money, it is easy to see why the Hampton Classic attracts the best of the best competition – especially celebrity competition.
Check out how these famous faces are faring so far at the 2016 Hampton Classic:
- Georgina Bloomberg: Daughter of New York’s former mayor, Mike Bloomberg, has already won the $10,000 Royalton Farms Open Jumper Class. Celebrity or not, this makes her a serious competitor for the $30,000 Longines Rider Challenge.
- Mary-Kate Olsen: Competing in multiple events, this Olsen twin has four horses entered in this year’s competition. Mary-Kate has been showing off her equestrian style and competing at the Hampton Classic since 2013.
- Jessica Springsteen: Bruce’s daughter will be competing in the open jumper division throughout the 2016 Hampton Classic.
- Eve Jobs: So far, the daughter of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs has won the Junior Jumper competition.
- Romy Lauer: On Sunday, Matt Lauer’s daughter took home first place in the children’s over fences class.
- Tabitha Broderick: The youngest celebrity to show off their equestrian style, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s daughter kicked off the 2016 Hampton Classic in the leadline class.
- McLain Ward: Winning the $30,000 Boar’s Head Open Jumper Challenge, this 2016 U.S. Show Jumping team member started opening day at the Hampton Classic off on the right foot.
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