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Train with Olympic Dressage Rider Debbie McDonald
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from one of the country’s all-time best riders
Millbrook, NY—February 14, 2008—Cross Country International, the world’s leading provider of equestrian vacations, is partnering with Dover Saddlery to offer a new training vacation with Olympic Dressage rider Debbie McDonald. The trip combines the thrill of riding with an Olympic medalist with the luxury accommodations of Scotland’s famous five-start resort, Gleneagles.
“There has never been a better opportunity to train with one of the world’s best riders,” said Karen Lancaster, Cross Country International President. “This vacation gives riders personal instruction from an Olympic medalist to help them improve their overall riding and education.”
Debbie McDonald is an accomplished and well-respected dressage rider. She became the first U.S. rider to hold the title of Dressage World Cup Champion following the 2003 World Cup Dressage Finals in Sweden. Riding her legendary partner, Brentina, she also won an Olympic team Bronze medal in Athens in 2004. McDonald’s record with Brentina stands alone as the most successful of any horse-and-rider combination in U.S. dressage history. McDonald has also been honored with both the USEF Equestrian of the Year and the USOC Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year awards.
While on this unique riding vacation, riders will participate in four days of riding that focus on educating the rider and improving their dressage work. Each rider will receive an individual evaluation from McDonald to asses their current skill level, and work toward improving their riding while on Gleneagles’s quality horses.
Non-riding companions are welcome to come along as Gleneagles is the perfect resort destination for equestrians and non-riders alike. Guests are invited to take part in the many outdoor and sport activities Gleneagles has to offer, including Champion golf courses, tennis and falconry lessons. Later in the day, companions can reunite to enjoy the gourmet cuisine and luxury accommodations of Scotland’s finest hotel.
Package A Includes:
- A day of relaxing at Gleneagles and tour of equine center. Treat yourself to a massage, play golf or participate in one of the many other activities offered
- Evaluation on May 5 by Debbie McDonald. Share your goals with Debbie as you get to know her and the horses
- One 90-minute riding lesson with Debbie daily
- Ability to audit other lessons
- 5 nights accommodation in a luxurious Estate room
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All riding, horse, superb tack, tax
- Ability to take advantage of Gleneagles Resort during free time
- Gala dinner with bagpiper and whisky tasting
- Leisure time with Debbie McDonald
- $4995 per person based on shared Estate room
Package B Includes:
- A day of relaxing at Gleneagles and tour of equine center. Treat yourself to a massage, play golf or participate in one of the many other activities offered
- Evaluation on May 5 by Debbie McDonald. Share you goals with Debbie as you get to know her and the horses
- Two 90-minute riding lessons with Debbie daily
- Ability to audit other lessons
- 5 nights accommodations in a luxurious Estate room
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All riding, horse, superb tack, tax
- Ability to take advantage of Gleneagles Resort during free time
- Gala dinner with bagpiper and whisky tasting
- Leisure time with Debbie McDonald
- $5995 per person based on shared Estate room
Don’t miss out on this exciting offer to train with one of the world’s best riders and enjoy Scotland’s finest hotel. Make your reservations today as this vacation is only available May 4-9.
For more information on this or other exciting vacations, or to book your Train with Debbie McDonald trip, please call (800) 828-8768, email info@xcintl.com, or visit Cross Country International at www.equestrianvacations.com.
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