Photos of Musher Cindy Abbott during the 2013 Iditarod.

Rookie Musher Cindy Abbott from Irvine, California, tried out her first Iditarod this year. Unfortunately, Abbott made the decision to abandon the race in Kaltag due to a muscle strain. She had 12 dogs on her team.

Photos of Cindy Abbott during the 2013 Ceremonial race start.