Shelley Groom Trevor grew up in Charleston, SC and from a young age horses were her passion. In the late 1960s to early 1990s, she showed Arabian horses throughout the U.S. and Canada for her grandfather's ranch. After the ranch was sold, Shelley became more involved in open competitions. She was taught by Olympic medalists as well as Western and Dressage masters. Shelley no longer competes, but her fascination with classical riding has not ended. Under the name Chaille, Shelley is also a professional artist showing in Wilde Meyer Galleries in Scottsdale and Tucson, AZ. Magical Riding is her fourth publication.