Shelby is the daughter of Steve and Alerica Martin. Her passion for horses started when she was 3 and competed in the lead line class at the fair. Since that day, her passion has only grown and expanded in other areas of the rodeo arena. Having been in 4-H since the age of 8, Shelby has won many awards and recognitions and continues to be recognized by her community as an outstanding and ambitious young woman.
 Shelby’s talents outside of the arena vary significantly. One of her talents was marching in the Wyoming High School All-State Marching Band, where she marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade as well as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.