Bridgehampton, NY—February 5, 2004—The Travel Channel will air its "Destination Long Island" episode that features footage from the 2003 Hampton Classic on February 6 and 7. Their website promo states, “Take a high definition tour of Long Island's 125 miles of breathtaking coastline and vineyards. From the Hampton Classic Horse Show to dinner at Oheka Castle to the Sunken Forest of Fire Island, find the hidden beauty of Long Island.”

Here is a direct link to the Travel Channel's show promo: http://travel.discovery.com/schedule/episode.jsp?episode=0&cpi=106246&gid=9217&channel=TRV.

Note, that their website has a feature where you can enter your email address and get a reminder to watch the show sent to your email or pdf. Take advantage of the email reminder to tune in this Friday (8:00PM, 11:00PM, Eastern) or Saturday (11:00AM Eastern).

The 2004 Hampton Classic’s equestrian competition begins on Sunday, August 29 with Manhattan Mortgage Company’s Long Island Day presented by Distinction Magazine and continues on Tuesday, August 31, through Sunday, September 5, with hunter, jumper and equitation competition daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The show ends on Sunday, September 5, with the $150,000 Prudential Financial Grand Prix. Watch up-and-coming equestrians, Olympic veterans and world-class riders test their skills.

The World of the Horse™ Exhibition Tent and Show Yard will showcase llamas, alpacas, guide dogs and dog agility, Millstone Farms miniature horses, and the Double-Bar-D Petting Farm. Come with the whole family for only $5 per person or $15 per carload. Children under six are free. The action takes place on Snake Hollow Road, off Rte 27 in Bridgehampton. Call (631) 537-3177 for more information.

Stay tuned to the Hampton Classic website http://www.hamptonclassic.com in the coming months for an updated schedule of competition and other important news.

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