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Millbrook, NY – June 23, 2008 – Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with three of the world’s best equestrians – Olympian Jessica Kuerten, and Olympic Gold Medalists Mark Phillips and Leslie Law at the Gleneagles five-star resort in Auchterader, Scotland.

Daily lessons with the trainer of your choice will help improve your riding as well as your understanding of how to achieve success in dressage, eventing and show jumping. Choose from riding in one or two 90-minute group sessions per day with Kuerten, Law or Phillips. There is a maximum of six riders in each group to ensure that each rider receives ample attention from the clinician.

Captain Mark Phillips

Captain Mark Phillips, currently the coach of the United States Eventing Team, was a member of the Gold Medal winning British Three-Day Event Team at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, and won back-to-back Championships at England’s legendary Badminton Horse Trials in 1971 and 1972.

During the clinic Phillips will coach riders through various exercises designed to increase their skill level and understanding of how to achieve success in the sport of eventing.

Package Includes

Evaluation of rider’s level and goals for the week
Cost, including five nights accommodations, breakfast and dinner each day, horses, tack and access to all Gleneagles activities: $3995 per person (3 riding sessions); $4995 per person (6 riding sessions)
Trail ride with Gleneagles staff
Available November 15-17

Leslie Law

Three-Day Event rider Leslie Law won a Gold Medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Silver at the 2000 Games in Sydney and a Bronze at the 2002 World Equestrian Games.(Leslie and Mystere du Val are pictured at the right jumping into the water at The Fork this spring.)

Leslie will help riders fine-tune their eventing skills while introducing his own methods and training points.

Package Includes

Jessica Kuerten

Show jumping rider Jessica Kuerten is currently ranked second in the FEI World Rankings and represented Ireland in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. In 2007 she won the British Open Show Jumping Championship.

Jessica will be teaching riders the fine points of show jumping while helping to increase their skill and understanding of the sport.

Package Includes

Evaluation of rider’s level and goals for the week
Cost, including five nights accommodations, breakfast and dinner each day, horses, tack and access to all Gleneagles activities: $3995 per person (3 riding sessions); $4995 per person (6 riding sessions: $4650 per person (3 riding sessions); $5650 per person (6 riding sessions)
Available November 3-5

Located at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland, which was voted as the “Best Hotel in Europe” by Condé Nast Magazine, guests will combine top-quality horses under the guidance of one of these experienced trainers with the luxury amenities and numerous outdoor and spa activities offered at Gleneagles.

“Gleneagles is the perfect location for this once-in-a-lifetime training opportunity,” said Karen Lancaster, President of Cross Country International. “The hotel is so beautiful, the horses are of the highest quality and there is so much to do in addition to the daily riding lessons. It’s the ideal place to travel whether you are coming alone or with a companion, because there is such a variety of activities to keep everyone busy!”

The Gleneagles Hotel offers guests the chance to play golf at three world-class golf courses, enjoy outdoor activities such as tennis, off road driving and falconry; all of which are located on the hotel’s premises. After a long day in the saddle, visit the Resort’s luxury spa enjoy a relaxing massage before heading to dinner. Gleneagles is famous for their sumptuous cuisine and gourmet meals.

In Addition All Package Includes:

5 nights Estate Room accommodations
Breakfast and dinner each day
One gala dinner hosted by clinician complete with Scottish bagpiper
One evaluation lesson with Gleneagles staff
3 or 6 90-minute group lessons over the five day stay at Gleneagles
Horse, tack, tax

Don’t miss out on this exciting offer to train with the world’s best riders and enjoy Scotland’s finest hotel. Make your reservations today as riding groups are limited to only 6 riders and will fill up fast.

For more information on this or other exciting vacations, or to book your trip, please call (800) 828-8768, email info@xcintl.com, or visit Cross Country International at www.equestrianvacations.com.