Justin Eddy glances at his father, Joe Eddy, while riding his horse

November 6, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CST

Justin Eddy, 9, glances at his father, Joe Eddy, while riding his horse at his home Thursday in Rocheport. Justin has been riding since he was 4 years old. "He grew up with horses, and he's always just kind of liked it," said Kelly Eddy, his mother.

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