Buck Davidson started BDJ equestrian many years ago when he went out on his own with only $127 to his name. Several blue ribbons, broken bones, smiles and tears later, Buck created an internationally known name. Buck and Andrea met in 2009 while training for the Bromont CCI****L. In 2014 Buck and Andrea married, and in 2016 they had their first child Aubrey. Their family carries on the Davidson name and tradition of competing and training horses.

Buck Davidson Jr

The Davidson name is legendary in the eventing world. Bruce Davidson, Buck’s dad, competed on the US Olympic team in 1972, 1976, 1984, 1996, and 1988, as well as competing multiple times at the World Games and the Pan American Games. Bucks mother, Carol Davidson, competed in the Badminton CCI*****. Buck grew up working on his parent’s farm in Unionville, PA. He helped daily with the barn chores, learning horsemanship and hard work firsthand and from the best. Buck went on to Lawrenceville Prep where he played ice hockey, but still spent his weekends at home helping run the family business and competing. Upon graduation, Buck went to work at his family’s business full time and started his professional riding career. At just 22 Buck and Pajama Game made their U.S. team debut at the Pan American Games. At 26, Buck branched off from his dad to forge his own path, and with only $127 to his name Buck started BDJ Equestrian.

Bucks accomplishments exceed far beyond his own record. Over the last two decades, Buck has taught and coached numerous riders to the Olympics, four-star level, to CCI****L victories, and has brought many young riders to the top of the leaderboard. Buck has a tangible passion for training and coaching that can be felt in lessons, clinics, or from the sideline at a show. With all of his accomplishments, Buck will still say his biggest achievement is being the father of his little girl Aubrey.

2018

• 3RD Fairhill CCI****L with Archie Rocks

• 1st Plantation Field CCI****S with Archie Rocks

• 17th Burghley CCI***** with Park Trader

• 10th Kentucky CCI***** with Copper Beach

• 20th Kentucky CCI***** with Carlevo

2017

• 4th and 6th Fairhill CCI****L with Jak My Style and Carlevo

• 1st Plantation CCI****S with Copper Beach

• 6th Tatteralls CCI****L with Carlevo

• 1st and 2nd Chattahoochee Hills CCI****S with Copper Beach

2016

• 1st Rebecca Farms CCI****L Copper Beach

• 1st Rebecca Farms CCI***L Halimey

• 20th Kentucky CCI***** Copper Beach

• 9th Kentucky CCI***** Petite Flower

2015

• Winner Silver Metal Nations Cup at Bookelo

• Winner Richland CCI****S with Ballynoe Castle RM

• Winner Jersey Fresh CCI****L with Ballynoe Castle RM

2014

• #5 Ranked Rider in the World

• Ballynoe Castle RM earns USEA highest scoring horse of all time

• Winner Bromont CCI**L with Be Mine

• Winner Jersey Fresh CCI****L with Copper Beach

• 3rd Rolex with Ballynoe Castle RM

2013

• Winner Gallaway with Petite Flower

• Pinnacle Trophy for Highest Placed US Rider at Rolex KY CCI***** with Ballynoe Castle RM

2012

• Alternate for 2012 US Olympic Team

2011

• #1 Ranked Rider in the US

• Pan American Team Member – Absolute Liberty

2010

• World Equestrian Games Team Member with Ballynoe Castle RM

• #2 Ranked Rider in the United States

2009

• #2 Ranked Rider in the United States

• Pinnacle Trophy for Highest Placed US Rider at Rolex KY CCI***** with My Boy Bobby

• Winner The Fork CCI****S Adequan Gold Cup with My Boy Bobby

2008

• Express Eventing Competitor with My Boy Bobby

• Hong Kong Olympic Alternate with Ballynoe Castle RM

• #4 Ranked Rider in the United States

2007

• Winner Red Hills CCI***S and 2nd Jersey Fresh CCI***L with Ballynoe Castle RM

2006

• Winner Bromont CCI***L with Private Heart

• #6 Ranked Rider in the World

• #3 Ranked Rider in the United States

2005

• Winner Jersey Fresh CCI****L with Hyperlite

2004

• Pinnacle Trophy for the Highest Placed US Rider at Rolex KY CCI***** with Mystic Mike

• Short Listed - World Equestrian Games with Class Touch

• Hermes Award for Best Young Rider of all USET Disciplines

• Only Two-Time Young Rider of the Year

2000

• Short Listed - Sydney Olympics with Special Attention

1999

• Pan-American Team Member with Pajama Game

Andrea Davidson

Andrea Davidson’s passion for horses began at pony camp when she was 8 years old. The passion grew and continued through high school and college while maintaining a string of horses to develop and move through the levels. Andrea graduated in 2007 Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina Honors College with a degree in Psychology/Pre-med. In 2011 Andrea won the Jersey Fresh CCI4*L aboard Mensa, a special OTTB she purchased and trained off the track and later sold to the Belgium Olympic Team. Other notable finishes include top placings at Poplar Advanced, Red Hill Advanced, as well as top 10 finishes at Bromont CCI4*L, the fork CCI4*S, Jersey Fresh CCI3*L, Fairhill CCI*L, and Ocala CCI***L. In 2014 Andrea and Buck became parents when they welcomed their little girl, Aubrey Davidson, into the world.

Andrea is focused on developing young horses and coaching riders of all levels, both with consistent top placings. She is available for lessons, clinics, training, and coaching.

WINTER TRAINING FACILITY

BDJ’s winter training facility sits on 600-acres of open, rolling hills in Ocala, FL, the “Horse Capital of the World” with terrain similar to Kentucky Bluegrass. The farm provides plentiful turnout as well as vast areas for trot sets or hacking. BDJ’s winter training facility features a 5/8 gallop track, a show jump field, dressage arena, and an XC schooling course. The farm is located 1.5 hours from Tampa or Orlando.

BDJ Equestrian Training Center - Ocala, FL
1500 NW 150th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482

SUMMER TRAINING FACILITY

Chesterland Farm is a beautiful 78-acre farm with rolling hills overlooking Unionville, PA. Previously the home of a fall three star, Chesterland Farm is now home to Buck and Bruce Davidson. The farm features an indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, an XC schooling course, a hot walker, and beautiful large pastures. Chesterland and the surrounding areas provide wonderful hacking/trotting through the countryside. Only 45 min to Philly.

Chesterland Farm - Unionville, PA
1560 West Doe Run Road, Unionville, PA 19375