[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] Slow afternoon at Cypress Grove Stables

  By Avery Fischer

Cypress Grove Stables late afternoon down a dirt road in Bloomingdale Georgia. Many people of all ages learn to ride different horse all the way from beginner to professional. 

One of the little pastures empty after most of the horse have been put up for the night. They have 12 pastures over 100 acres of land for the horse to be on. 

Ethan Jacob, 20 Son of Owner, prepares Miles, the horse, for the find ride of the afternoon. Most horses only go on one ride a day.

Ethan walking out Miles with a rope. Even though they have 100 acres they still use rope when moving them so they don't get spooked.

Ethan and Miles walking back over to the farm. Even though they can ride in the pasture area they make a point to separate work and play for the horse.

Ethan and Miles walking through the farm to the Ring. The Ring is where the horse and ponies go to practice jumps and other basic skills.

Ethan and Miles entering the ring before the ride. The Ring is designed with softer landing areas to protect the horses feet.

Ethan making she Miles bridal is correctly on him before they start the ride. Bridal is mainly to help control the horses movements and tell them where to turn.

Ethan warming up Miles before his ride. Most horse train for an hour a day. 

Ethan getting Miles slowly walk before doing any running. Most horses train in the morning so the afternoon is for the more relaxing rides.

Ethan and Miles trotting around the ring. Miles usually can jump over 6 feet in competitions, so this ride was different that his normal runs.  

Ethan and Miles picking up speed. In the Summer horse go for being outside for 17 hours to being only outside for 12. 

Miles and Ethan stopping before switching riders. Miles has been to many competition for his skills and still is known as "a big puppy dog".

Caleb Hutchinson,18 Ethan's neighbor came by to learn how to ride bareback. Even though Caleb also lives on a farm, he does not have any horses.

Ethan helping guide Miles to walk forward. Horses usually are tired by early afternoon.

Caleb sitting on the back of Miles before taking his to rinse off. Miles was out of 2-3 hours with different riders.

Caleb and Ethan preparing Miles to be rinse down. Most horsing get watered down to help with heat,

Miles getting brushed out. Miles was ready for bed by this point.

Ethan walking Miles back to his pasture. Miles finally gets to rest after the long day.

Caleb saying goodbye to Miles. Caleb says he plans to ride more in the future.