Fair Hill, MD-November 23, 1998-The Fair Hill has appointed Derek DiGrazia as its new course designer for the 1999 Fair Hill International CCI***. DiGrazia succeeds Michael Tucker of Great Britain who is moving onto new challenges after ten years as CCI course designer at Fair Hill.

DiGrazia, of Pebble Beach, CA, was the 1991 United States Equestrian Team (USET) Three-Day Event Fall Championship winner at the Fair Hill International.

DiGrazia was also a member of the USET squad at the 1986 Three-Day Event World Championships in Gawler, Australia. DiGrazia has been course designer at the Essex Horse Trials CCI**. DiGrazia is married to Bea Perkins DiGrazia, daughter of legendary horseman Read Perkins. Both continue to be active competitors in eventing and horse trials throughout the U.S.

"We are pleased to welcome Derek DiGrazia as the CCI*** course designer," stated Fair Hill International Executive Director William H. Venditta. "The entire Fair Hill International team looks forward to working with him. Derek brings a new perspective and vision for the future to the Fair Hill International."

The Fair Hill International takes place at the scenic Fair Hill Natural Resources Area in Fair Hill, Maryland. The exciting sports of Eventing and Combined Driving combine for an unforgettable weekend of premier equestrian activities. The Fair Hill International hosts the USET Three-Day Event Fall Championship CCI***, the USET Four-in-Hand Driving Championship, the American Horse Shows Association (AHSA) Singles Driving Championship, the Fair Hill Pair Horse Classic, and the final leg of the Jaguar Triple Crown of Combined Driving.

For further information on the Fair Hill International, please call (410)755-6065.