Photo Challenge: 12 Epic Backdrops

The best way to improve an epic photo? Add a horse.

Imagine one of those landscape calendars with mountain views, ocean sunrises, endless fields of green… now be honest, we know you’ve thought about riding in those scenes. These lucky riders got to do just that: this week, we’re spotlighting reader-submitted photos of themselves riding in truly epic scenery!

Heidi Davis: My husband and I riding in Valley of Fire, NV. This outcrop is called Elephant Rock. Photo by Mary Sue Kunz.

Nicole Andres Hillary: Photo credit Equathon Horse Riding (Noosa, Australia). Awesome trail ride, and I’d highly recommend them for anyone visiting that area!

Nothing beats a great trail ride! Photo by Mindy Favreau

Merrilyn Elise: Cross country schooling with my cinnamon prince! Photo by Laurie McDowell

Kelly Leigh Moody: Sunset in Florida. Photo cred Michael Moody

Rachel Severinsen: On the beach in Oregon… PC Elise Holmes

Bonnie Parr: Ft Custer Recreational Area, photo by my friend and riding partner Judy Bragg StJean

??? It’s easy to get distracted when you ride next to views like this! QUESTION: Do you usually ride indoors or outdoors? . . . . #horse #horses #pony #ponies #horseriding #horsebackriding #riding #ride #dressage #view #countryside #equestrian #equine #instahorse #fun #happy #cute #goriding #horsesofinstagram

A post shared by PonyCam (@pony_cam) on Jun 5, 2018 at 7:11am PDT

I always try to make time for a little sagebrush hack after working in the arena. H would rather go straight to dinner. ? . . . . #blmmustang #demandthebrand #saveahorserideamustang #horsenation #goriding

A post shared by Jess (@reluctantcowgirl) on Jun 5, 2018 at 6:51pm PDT

Nice View Sporthorses . . . Bo's looking great thanks to @sporthorseessentials and @smartpak ?

A post shared by Janisse Ruis (@horsesj9) on Jun 6, 2018 at 2:12pm PDT

Just before a pretty spectacular sunset #calypsofarm #ottb #sunset #horsenation #goriding

A post shared by Megan Burke (@megemilia) on Jun 5, 2018 at 7:49pm PDT

Throwback to that time we hauled our horses to Wyoming for the weekend. #goriding

A post shared by Sophia McKee (@ruffianrunner) on Jun 4, 2018 at 7:24pm PDT

Keep an eye out for next week’s 24-hour photo challenge! We announce challenge subjects on Monday afternoon on both Instagram and Facebook.

Go riding!