SBC Riding Director Writes for Industry Publication

JENNIFER McMANAMAY
Staff writer

Sweet Briar riding director Shelby French has recently become a regular contributor to the Chronicle of the Horse, writing for its “Between Rounds” department.

French has authored two columns, in April and May, with another going to press this month. Contributors to “Between Rounds” are top professionals from different areas of equestrian sports who are asked to reflect on issues they feel are timely and important.

After submitting two columns, the Chronicle’s editors invited French to become a regular writer for the section, which she is glad to do. The 70-year-old publication covers the entire sport horse industry and is written specifically for accomplished competitors, according to its Web site.

“I feel it is such an honor to be asked to share my thoughts with the riding industry and be a voice for college riding and for the grassroots level of our sport,” French said. “An added bonus is that readers of the column should get a clearer picture of the philosophy that is the basis of the Sweet Briar program.”

Headquartered in Virginia, the Chronicle distributes across the United States and in Canada. The largest percentage of its circulation is made up of households in the South Atlantic states from Delaware to Florida.