Dawn saddle room muddy paddock Gabon

Steel saddles rest on wooden racks beside coiled rubber hoses against a muddy paddock fence. Deep shadows cloak the interior of the saddle room while a thin rim of dawn light outlines the metal edges. Cold breath hangs visible in the air around the iron rails and wooden gates, marking the chill of the rainy season. Mud coats the ground and splashes up the lower fence posts. The wood shows water stains and grain textures. Steel surfaces reflect the pale gray sky. Hoses lie in tight spirals on the wet floor. One strap hangs loosely from a hook.