Raley Downing of the Troy FFA Chapter in Texas has a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) in which she purchases, trains, and resells horses for roping and running barrels. She does everything from exercising and training the horses to cleaning the stalls and maintaining daily nutrition. She increased from three to four horses and invested her rodeo winnings into saddles and other equipment to improve her project. Downing is supported by her parents, Carla and John, and her FFA advisors, Mindy Howard and Justin Smith. Zoetis and Red Brand sponsor this proficiency.
She shares more with Broadcast Desk intern Kailey Foster.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download