A high-angle, first-person perspective image captures the upper neck and head of a reddish-brown horse, viewed from the rider's position

A high-angle, first-person perspective image captures the upper neck and head of a reddish-brown horse, viewed from the rider's position. The horse's mane, full and well-groomed, lies on its right side. Both ears are visible, pointed forward. A human hand, with light-colored, possibly glittery, nail polish, rests flat on the horse's neck near its shoulders. The person wears a light-colored, patterned long-sleeved shirt and multiple beaded bracelets on the wrist. A dark brown leather strap, part of the horse's tack, is visible along the horse's left side. The ground surface beneath the horse's head is granular and light-colored, consistent with sand or gravel found in an outdoor equestrian environment. Strong natural light creates a distinct, elongated shadow on the ground to the right of the horse's neck. The specific location within Rancho Murieta, United States, is not discernible from the visual information provided in the image.