MARLEY ELBERT
Select Show Horses
Noblesville,Indiana
2027
years of professional experience
Ambitious Purdue University Animal Sciences freshman with hands-on experience in equine training and competitive saddle seat riding. Served as Junior Trainer and assisted with riding lessons since 2021. Contributed to the United States Saddle Seat Association World Cup Team, earning a Gold Medal in international competition. Achieved World Champion and Reserve World Champion titles at the World's Championship Horse Show in Louisville.
Work History
Junior Trainer
- Collaborated with professional trainers to enhance preparation of horses and riders for competition.
- Work directly with horses to develop responsiveness, consistency, conditioning, and performance skills.
- Contributed to training and development of show horses for competition readiness.
- Facilitated lessons to help riders improve riding and horsemanship skills.
- Develop hands-on experience in the management and training of performance horses.
- Assist with daily horse care, grooming, preparation, and conditioning.
Riding Lesson Assistant
5 Years 8 Months- Support riders in developing riding skills, confidence, horsemanship, and show preparation.
- Provide guidance and encouragement while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Help prepare horses and riders before and after lessons.
- Cultivated communication, teaching, leadership, and mentoring skills while actively engaging with riders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
- Expected Graduation: 2030
- Freshman | 2026
Academic Honors Diploma - Biomedical Sciences
- Graduated with Academic Honors
- Completed a Biomedical Sciences program
- White Coat Recognition/Ceremony for Biomedical Sciences
- Member, Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Peer Mentor
- Participant, Riley Dance Marathon
Skills
Equine: Horse Training
Saddle Seat Equitation
Horsemanship
Riding Instruction
Horse Care & Grooming
Conditioning
Teamwork
Communication
Mentoring
Time Management
Sportsmanship
International Competition
Accomplishments
- United States Saddle Seat Association — World Cup Program
- 2024–2026
- Three-year participant in the United States Saddle Seat Association World Cup Invitational Team.
- Selected as a member of the 2026 United States World Cup Team.
- Represented the United States in international competition against Canada and South Africa.
- 2026 World Cup Gold Medalist — United States Team.
- Demonstrated exceptional horsemanship, teamwork, discipline, adaptability, and sportsmanship in international competition.
- World's Championship Horse Show — Louisville, Kentucky
- 2026
- World Champion
- Reserve World Champion
- Competed at a premier national event in the American saddle seat industry.
- Demonstrated advanced riding ability, preparation, horsemanship, and competitive performance.
- 2026 World Cup Gold Medalist — United States Team
- 2026 World Champion — World's Championship Horse Show
- 2026 Reserve World Champion — World's Championship Horse Show
- United States Saddle Seat Association World Cup Invitational Team — 3-Year Participant
- Biomedical Sciences White Coat Recognition
- Westfield High School Academic Honors Diploma — 2026
Personal Information
Title: Purdue University | Animal Sciences
Timeline
Riding Lesson Assistant
Select Show Horses
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Westfield High School
Academic Honors Diploma from Biomedical Sciences
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Junior Trainer
Select Show Horses
2024 - CurrentRead More
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science from Animal Sciences
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