A rider on a bay horse stands beside a calm body of water under a clear blue sky in Rancho Murieta, United States

A rider on a bay horse stands beside a calm body of water under a clear blue sky in Rancho Murieta, United States. The upper left of the frame shows the torso, arms, and legs of a person wearing a dark riding helmet, dark long-sleeved top, dark breeches, and black riding boots with stirrups. The person holds brown leather reins in both hands, controlling the bay horse. The horse wears an English saddle with a white quilted saddle pad, a brown leather bridle with a snaffle bit, and dark leg wraps on its front legs. Its head is lowered towards the dry, light brown ground, which is sparsely covered with dry leaves and grass. The horse and rider are positioned on a dirt path or bank next to a still body of water, likely a lake or pond, which occupies the middle ground and reflects the clear blue sky and distant treeline. Lush green trees with broad leaves frame the top left and right of the image, with some lighter-colored, drier foliage visible on the tree trunks to the right. The background across the water features a distant line of green trees and hints of buildings or structures under the clear horizon. The scene is illuminated by bright daylight, casting distinct shadows.