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Ella Riley

Ellicott City,MD

Summary

Confident student passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Brings outstanding communication skills. Highly-motivated student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Talented horseback rider with proven expertise in USEA/USDF/FEI/USPC rules, regulations and competitive strategies. Focused teammate, athlete and professional possessing dedication, drive and sound judgment required for great athletes. Desire to join new team committed to developing personal skill and achieving competitive wins both in and out of the saddle. Competition-ready athlete with advanced abilities in eventing/dressage/show jumping/hunter jumper equitation. Offering 11+ years of experience, Ella is willing to listen to coaches, teammates and trainers to maximize stamina, skill and performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Student

Glenelg High School
Glenelg, MD
08.2022 - Current
  • GPA 4.1
  • Member of Mock Trial Team
  • Member of Spanish National Honor Society
  • GT Theater student, with second year of theater at GHS in progress
  • Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
  • Devoted time outside of class to do homework, labs or class preparation
  • Used student resources and asked teachers, guidance counselors, and other peers for support.
  • Built positive relationships with teachers
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.

Farm Assistant

Merry Acres Farm
Glenelg, MD
01.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in managing of animals' feed, water, and turnout schedule
  • Assisted veterinarians and other equine healthcare professionals with their maintenance of horses
  • Conducted regular inspections of barns, stables and other outbuildings.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations while working on the farm
  • Provided animal care services including feeding, cleaning stalls, trimming hooves, administering medications
  • Organized storage areas for feed supplies such as hay bales or sacks of grain
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations while working on the farm
  • Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease
  • Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions
  • Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment
  • Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, and parasite control

Member

United States Pony Clubs
, Maryland
05.2017 - Current
  • C-2 member in United States Pony club (highest possible regional rating)
  • HB rating planned for spring/fall 2025 (national certification)
  • 2x winner of C tack and grooming (2021 and 2023)
  • 2022 winner of C all around
  • 2019 winner of D most improved rider
  • Greeted members and parents and answered questions regarding pony club/horse management.
  • Assisted riders onto ponies and provided instruction on proper riding techniques
  • Ensured safety of riders by monitoring the ride area closely
  • Monitored rider behavior to ensure compliance with rules and regulations
  • Administered first aid if necessary in case of accidents or injuries
  • Inspected saddles, reins, stirrups etc., prior to use for each ride
  • Adhered to all safety protocols while leading ponies around the rings
  • Organized various activities like games and competitions related to pony club
  • Trained new members on procedures related to providing safe experiences
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area at all times
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each activity or lesson
  • Demonstrated proper care techniques to campers when handling horses
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding their children's progress and any concerns that may arise
  • Educated younger members about equine nutrition and general horse health care practices
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities by setting a positive example for other clubbers
  • Participated team building exercises among teamates to foster a sense of community
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
  • Observed animal behavior to detect potential health issues or emotional distress

Education

High School Diploma -

Glenelg High School
Glenelg, MD
05-2026

Skills

  • Extensive equine healthcare and management acumen
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with adults and children
  • Proficient in video making/editing along with skills in power-points/presentations
  • Driven and passionate about proper horse care and treatments
  • Education in both equine focused and largely advanced high school classes
  • Brainstorming and developing strategies to overcome difficult problems
  • Out-of-the-box thinking
  • Winning

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

  • Dr Amy O. Burk, Associate Professor & Extension Horse Specialist, Dept. of Animal & Avian Sciences at University of Maryland, amyburk@umd.edu, 301-405-8337

Timeline

High School Student

Glenelg High School
08.2022 - Current

Farm Assistant

Merry Acres Farm
01.2019 - Current

Member

United States Pony Clubs
05.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Glenelg High School

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