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Find your new furry family member(s)!

Animal Adoption Day!

Sponsored by Gotham Enterprizes

Monday, August 24th, 2026
Free Parking & Admission

Meet equine welfare and wellness groups, rescue groups, equine sanctuaries, equine therapeutic organizations that give horses second chances and more!

Taking place in the Aspinall Ring from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.

Meet adoptable rescue horses and adoption success stories!  Take selfies with adoptable and rescued horses to help horses find homes!

#KissAHorsetoHelpaHorse mini horse kissing booth with Bubbles, adopted from Rising Starr Horse Rescue at Hampton Classic Adoption Day. Photos/selfies with Bubbles to help other horses find homes!

Learn basic horse care!

Take action to help America’s domestic and wild horses and learn how YOU can help!

Learn about careers with horses and meet equine veterinarians and veterinary students from Long Island University’s Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine - talk to them about medical careers helping animals.

All are welcome to celebrate the animals we love to this special day at the Hampton Classic. BrainJuice beverages and refreshments will be available courtesy of BrainJuice. 

Participating Groups & Activities --

  1.  Rising Starr Horse Rescue, NY

  2.  StandFast Equine, NY

  3.   Superhero Rescue Horses, NY

  4.   The Rider’s Closet, NY

  5.   Serenity Project, NY

  6.   Changing Tides Equine Retirement & Agriculture Learning Center, NY

  7.   Global Strays, Texas

  8.  Warrior Ranch Foundation, NY

  9.  Long Island University Equestrian Team

  10. Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, NY

  11. HEART Horse Ambulance

Dogs & Cats!!

Starting at 11:30 am until 2:30 pm at the Kids' Tent there will be multiple animal rescues from the Long Island area with adorable dogs and cats looking for their furever homes! Stop over to pet, play and maybe adopt a new furry family member!

Partner Rescues include ARF Hamptons, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation,  Hope For Cleo Animal Rescue, Lucky Dog Refuge,  Tyler's Rescue, Wags & Walks, Remember Me Rescue NY and Last Chance Animal Rescue.

The HEART Horse Ambulance

During the adoptable horse showcase in the Aspinall Ring, starting at 2:30 pm, you can take a tour and learn more about the HEART Equine Ambulance compliments of Connect One Bank!