United States Eventing Association

Eventing in the Bluegrass: Transylvania University

The Transylvania University Eventing Team was established in 2013 and competes across the country at USEA sanctioned events. As a Varsity sport, the team is engaged with the growing USEA Intercollegiate Program participating in high-profile events such as the Virginia Horse Trials, Poplar Place Farm Horse Trials, FENCE, Chatt Hills Horse Trials, River Glen and competitions at the Kentucky Horse Park. Located in the heart of Lexington, KY we have access to many eventing competitions. At Transylvania, the mission of our Eventing Team is to create an environment where student athletes have the opportunity to develop as riders and as individuals.

Charlotte Pruett at the Poplar Place Intercollegiate Challenge. Photo via Transylvania Eventing's Facebook page.

Our training facility is located in nearby Midway, KY at Three Day Farm. The Farm is well equipped with a large indoor arena, outdoor show jumping ring and cross country schooling fences. Benefiting from its location in central Kentucky, the farm also features several hundred acres over which our horses and riders condition, large grass turn out fields, and two barns with full amenities. The team’s coach since its inception is Tanya Davis. Coach Davis has been training event riders for over 25 years and has herself ridden through the 2**Level. Having grown up in the United States Pony Club (USPC), Davis trained with Jane and Christopher Bartle at the Yorkshire Riding Centre in Great Britain and is a certified British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor (BHSII).

Team decorations at the Poplar Place Intercollegiate Challenge. Photo via Transylvania Eventing's Facebook page.

The Transylvania University Eventing Team is heading in an exciting direction. Developing your riding skills, working within a team, and excelling academically are complimentary goals. Come visit us at Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event in the trade fare, Booth #220 to learn more about our program and school. For more information about the program, visit their Facebook Page or contact Coach Davis at [email protected].