Baby, They Were Born to Jump

One of the biggest and best show jumping competitions in the country, the 32nd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show was held in Bridgehampton, NY, earlier this month. As a proud sponsor of the show, the ASPCA was there all week to share animal welfare expertise. On hand to meet and greet were Supervisory Special Investigator Annemarie Lucas and animal behaviorist Victoria Wells, both of whom are featured regularly on the hit TV series Animal Precinct.

The Hampton Classic regularly draws many of the world’s top horses and riders, including Olympic, World Cup and World Championship veterans.

The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, and his wife, Patti Scialfa, came to our table to sign a paper horse! (We're never going to wash that horse again.)

ASPCA staffers like Melissa Treuman, Grassroots Manager, volunteered at the event. "The Hampton Classic was a great opportunity to bring the ASPCA's mission of fighting animal cruelty to the horse-loving public. At the end of the day, I'm not sure what was more of a thrill: the stunning horses, the adorable puppies or meeting Bruce Springsteen!"

P.S. Read all about a Sopranos star's involvement with the ASPCA at the Hampton Classic!