One of the guiding lights of the Hampton Classic Horse Show, Agneta Currey, died Oct. 20.
A resident of Franklin, Tenn., Wellington, Fla., and Southampton, N.Y., she was a native of Sweden who met Brownlee O. Currey Jr., an investment banker at Equitable Securities, when she went to work in New York City in 1960. They married in May 1961.
Agneta Currey
Mrs Currey was instrumental and the leader in creating the partnership of 1984 Los Angeles Olympic double gold medalist Joe Fargis and the thoroughbred mare Touch Of Class.
Involved at the Hampton Classic Horse Show since 1977, Mrs. Currey’s efforts included chairing the board of directors and co-founding an advisory committee of professional riders and exhibitors to continuously improve the show. As head of the flower committee, she brought color and beauty to the showgrounds.
A rider since her childhood, Mrs. Currey and her three children trained at Topping Riding Club, one of the oldest riding clubs on Long Island, and she became a talented amateur hunter rider. Mrs Currey was instrumental and the leader in creating the partnership of 1984 Los Angeles Olympic double gold medalist Joe Fargis and his thoroughbred mare Touch Of Class.
Survivors include her children, Christian (Kathryn) Currey, Frances Briggs, and Stephanie (John) Ingram and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband.
The family will have a private memorial. Those wishing to honor her memory can make contributions to Currey Ingram Academy; 6544 Murray Lane; Brentwood, TN 37027 or the Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc.; P.O. Box 3013; Bridgehampton, NY 11932.