Abby Rinker, a 10th-grade FFA student from Virginia, describes her equine SAE project focused on training and showing her horse through daily grooming, riding, and conditioning routines. She discusses the challenges of breaking horses under saddle, the importance of consistency and patience in training, and credits her grandmother, parents, and trainer for supporting her success. Through this project, Abby has developed time management and responsibility skills while working toward her goal of studying equine science in college and potentially becoming a farrier or mounted police officer.
