The Hampton Classic is a Grand Prix-level equestrian show-jumping event held annually in Southampton, NY. It has become a highlight of the summer social season and often features high-end sponsorships and a charity benefit. This poster was created the year the event moved to its current home on Snake Hollow Road. As James McMullan lived nearby, he was a natural fit for the job. Rather than focus on a horse and rider midjump, as so many designers had before, McMullan visited a horse show in Pennsylvania for inspiration. He was particularly drawn to the schooling ring, where riders warm up the horses before they compete. This poster is like a tapestry of those moments before the action.