EquiRatings Eventing Podcast29 Syys 2025

Morven Park Special with Derek di Grazia

On this special episode, we've teamed up with the US Equestian Open Podcast to bring you an inside look leading up to Morven Park. As one of the most respected course designers in eventing, Derek di Grazia has shaped some of the sport's most memorable tracks from Fair Hill to Burghley, Kentucky, and now Morven Park. With the US Equestrian Open Final just around the corner, Annie and Diarm sit down with Derek to explore his journey from rider to designer and the philosophy behind the courses that challenge and educate horses while inspiring confidence in riders.

Derek reflects on his early days at Pebble Beach, his competition career on both coasts, and the transition into course building that has defined the past two decades of his life. He also shares what makes Morven Park such a special venue, why terrain and footing matter as much as fences, and how he balances risk and reward when setting the questions at the highest level.

Episode Highlights

How Derek's background as a rider influences his approach to design
Stories from Pebble Beach and his first major events
The evolution from competitor to course designer
Why Morven Park is reemerging as a premier venue in the US
What riders can expect at this year's Morven Park four star

Guests

Derek di Grazia - former international event rider and one of the world's leading course designers
Annie Bishop - USEA Podcast Host
Diarm Byrne - co founder of EquiRatings

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