Elly grew up on her family’s farm on the outskirts of Glenreagh. In 2017, while undertaking her HSC studies, Elly began working for EVDS as an assistant vet nurse. Elly was the 2018 Grafton Showgirl, and is now completing her formal qualifications to become an Equine Vet Nurse.

Elly works at EVDS full-time and enjoys spending her spare time attending Campdrafts and Team Penning. She has a herd of horses she competes regularly, and is adored by her trusty sidekick, Milly the Jack Russell.