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McLain Ward, the King of the Hampton Classic, Reflects on His Legacy at the Show as It Celebrates 50th Anniversary

  • Cailin Riley
  • Dec 6
  • 1 min read

The King of the Ring: McLain Ward is a six-time Olympian and five-time medalist and has won the Hampton Classic Grand Prix a record seven times.
The King of the Ring: McLain Ward is a six-time Olympian and five-time medalist and has won the Hampton Classic Grand Prix a record seven times.

There are generally two kinds of spectators at the Hampton Classic Horse Show — the true “horse people,” who have a familiarity with horses and a deep understanding of what equestrian competition is all about, and everyone else.

The two don’t have a whole lot in common, but on Grand Prix Sunday, there’s always one rider who brings them together the moment he enters the ring: McLain Ward.

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