As the summer equestrian season concludes in the Northeast, premier events like the Hampton Classic Horse Show, Greenwich Polo Club, and Hamptons Polo are transitioning their operations to Florida to kick off the winter circuit. These venues, which attract elite riders, horses, and spectators from around the world, significantly impact local economies. In New York alone, the horse industry generates $7 billion annually and supports over 52,000 jobs, while nationally it contributes approximately $177 billion and 2.2 million jobs. The Hampton Classic itself drives more than $95 million in local economic activity during its event week.

This seasonal migration creates a cyclical economic pattern: service industries in Long Island and Connecticut experience a slowdown as the circuit winds down, while Florida’s equestrian centers ramp up for the influx of participants and tourists. Since 1977, the Hampton Classic has also contributed over $2 million to local charities, highlighting its role beyond sport as a community economic driver. The seamless transition between the Northeast summer and Florida winter circuits sustains a multibillion-dollar industry that depends on this interregional flow of people, horses, and commerce.