Sweet Briar Riding

Sweet Briar Riding Sweet Briar College Riding Program

Sweet Briar, a nationally acclaimed liberal arts and sciences college for women, has been a leader in the development of modern riding in the United States and has an international reputation for outstanding instruction and exceptional facilities.

Riders interested in trying out for the equestrian team - please note the meeting time has been moved to 7:30PM.
08/26/2026

Riders interested in trying out for the equestrian team - please note the meeting time has been moved to 7:30PM.

Welcome Back Students! We are kicking off our fall semester this week!
08/24/2026

Welcome Back Students! We are kicking off our fall semester this week!

We are very proud to have our Director Emeritus included in the ODAC Hall of Fame. So well deserved!
08/19/2026

We are very proud to have our Director Emeritus included in the ODAC Hall of Fame. So well deserved!

FOREST, Va. – The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its second Hall of Fame class today, with two Vixens earning the honor.

We are gearing up for a great semester! Classes begin on Monday and there is an Equestrian Team Informational Meeting on...
08/19/2026

We are gearing up for a great semester! Classes begin on Monday and there is an Equestrian Team Informational Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th. For more information about classes or the equestrian team please reach out to your riding instructor!

Looking forward to a new season!
08/13/2026

Looking forward to a new season!

We are so excited to welcome Coach Matthew!
07/21/2026

We are so excited to welcome Coach Matthew!

SWEET BRIAR, Va. – Sweet Briar College is proud to announce the selection of Matthew Davidson as the College's full-time head strength and conditioning coach.

Earlier this week we unexpectedly had to say goodbye to one of our sweet horses Stiles. Stiles did many things during hi...
07/08/2026

Earlier this week we unexpectedly had to say goodbye to one of our sweet horses Stiles. Stiles did many things during his time at SBC. He taught lessons, did horse shows on and off campus, as well as participate in the ANRC, IHSA, and NCEA team formats. Although he enjoyed his campus life, one of his favorite jobs was going to summer camp where he would spend his summers getting pampered by children. He was a valuable team member, a great teacher, and a friend to many who will be missed greatly.

Some exciting new opportunities for our coaches. We are looking forward to our upcoming season.
06/18/2026

Some exciting new opportunities for our coaches. We are looking forward to our upcoming season.

SWEET BRIAR, Va. – The Sweet Briar College Riding Program has announced a realignment of the coaching staff for the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA), Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), and show teams.

Congratulations to our Director Merrilee "Mimi" Wroten '93 on being named the Paul D. Cronin Chair of Riding.
06/17/2026

Congratulations to our Director Merrilee "Mimi" Wroten '93 on being named the Paul D. Cronin Chair of Riding.

🎉 Sweet Briar College recently honored IHSA Hall of Fame inductee Paul Cronin by naming their Director of Riding the Paul D. Cronin Chair of Riding.

The inaugural Paul D. Cronin Chair of Riding is Merrilee “Mimi” Davies Wroten ’93.

Cronin was inducted posthumously into the IHSA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at the National Championship in May after an accomplished tenure at Sweet Briar College.

He coached at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia, from 1967 until 2001, then served as Director of Riding Emeritus from 2001 until his death in 2024. Paul Cronin earned a reputation not just as a capable trainer of horses and riders, but also as a teacher of teachers.

🔗 Read more about this influential IHSA Hall of Famer https://brnw.ch/PaulCroninIHSA

📸: Photos courtesy of Sweet Briar College.

Senior Ride 2026 is in the books! Two beautiful mornings spent riding on campus with our wonderful mule and ponies! 🫏🐎🩷💚
05/14/2026

Senior Ride 2026 is in the books! Two beautiful mornings spent riding on campus with our wonderful mule and ponies! 🫏🐎🩷💚

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