Media Contact:
Diane Bartlett
Director of Marketing Communications
Phone: (703) 777-2414
FAX: (703) 777-3282
E-mail: dbartlett@morvenpark.org

LEESBURG, VIRGINIA (March 28, 2003) During the 2003 season, Event riders will have two opportunities to school over several international-caliber cross-country courses at the Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Virginia. The first cross-country schooling day is Wednesday, May 7, 2003 (rain date May 8) and the second is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2003. The courses will be open for schooling from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on both dates, and the price is $50.00 per horse and rider combination, or $30.00 for Pony Club members.

Courses that will be available during the Morven Park Cross-Country Schooling Days are:

• Preliminary and Intermediate courses (excludes fences in Vet Field)
• USEA-approved Training course
• Baby Novice and Pre-Novice courses
• Colonel Wimert Schooling course
• Three water jumps

Large groups or those interested in riding after 2:00 p.m. are asked to schedule an appointment.

Morven Park is a 1,200-acre historic landmark estate of Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis (1918-1922) in Loudoun County, Virginia. The Morven Park Equestrian Center is located just north of Leesburg on Route 15. From Leesburg, take Route 15 North towards Frederick, Maryland. Turn left onto Tutt Lane/Route 740. Follow Tutt Lane approximately one mile to the center's entrance on the left, and then follow the signs to the designated parking areas. For more information or to make a reservation, call (703) 777-2890 or email office@morvenpark.org.