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Equestrian Engagement Session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia

ByJo Mahaney
Two people stand in a sunlit grassy field with a brown and white horse during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch. One person holds the reins while the other stands nearby holding a hat, with trees and fences in the background.

River’s Bend Ranch is one of those hidden gems in the Virginia mountains; tucked away in Page County with rolling hills, open pastures, and dozens of beautiful horses. It’s not only a working ranch, but also a welcoming place for experiences like guided horse time, trail rides, lessons, and even agritourism events, making it a dream setting for an equestrian engagement session. I mean, what could be better than engagement photos with horses? It’s every girl’s dream!

Choosing an equestrian engagement session experience

For Jessie and Joe, this spot couldn’t have been more fitting. Jessie grew up riding horses, and Joe often hunts on horseback, so incorporating that shared love into their engagement session felt perfectly natural. They wanted their photos to feel personal and meaningful… not just pretty portraits, but an experience that reflected who they are and what they love about life together outdoors.

From the start, their session felt more like a fun date than a photo shoot. They laughed as the horses playfully nibbled at them, brushed each other off between shots, and took in the incredible mountain views surrounding the ranch. Even shooting under the bright midday sun couldn’t take away from the beauty of the moment. Their connection and the setting did all the work!

We ended the day walking up the hill to the barn where River’s Bend Ranch also hosts weddings, pausing to watch the horses grazing below. Then came the grand finale: a “BookTok”-inspired steamy pose that turned into one of my favorite images of the session. It was the perfect ending to a day that felt adventurous, romantic, and so completely them.

Plan your own Virginia engagement Session

If you’re dreaming of an engagement session that feels like you—whether that means exploring the mountains, including your pets, or turning the whole thing into a fun experience together—let’s make it happen. Your engagement photos should be more than just pretty pictures; they should tell your story. Reach out here to start planning your own unforgettable session or check out our guide to places to have your engagement photos in Virginia.

Highlights from Jessie and Joe’s Equestrian Engagement Photos

  • A scenic rural landscape in Page County, Virginia, with green fields, a wooden fence, groups of trees, and horses grazing in the distance under a clear blue sky—perfect for an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch.
  • Two people in cowboy hats and blue shirts gently hold a brown horse on the grass at River’s Bend Ranch, smiling and enjoying the moment together during their Equestrian Engagement Session in sunny Page County, Virginia.
  • A man and woman in cowboy hats and jeans stand on grass at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, smiling and holding a brown horse between them during their equestrian engagement session on a sunny day. The horse has its head raised and ears perked up.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat and patterned shirt gently pets the head of a brown horse with a white blaze at River’s Bend Ranch, as they stand outdoors on grass. A man stands partially visible in the background.
  • A woman and a man in cowboy hats and blue shirts stand beside a brown horse at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, gently petting its face. The woman smiles during their equestrian engagement session, while the man stands with his back to the camera.
  • A smiling man and woman in cowboy hats and blue shirts stand on grass at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, holding hands with a brown horse between them on a sunny day during their equestrian engagement session.
  • A woman and a man in cowboy hats and blue shirts stand beside a saddled horse under a wooden shelter at River’s Bend Ranch, smiling and gently touching the horse. A green pasture and wooden fence complete this charming Equestrian engagement session.
  • A man and woman wearing cowboy hats walk hand in hand beside a horse in an open field, with trees and mountains in the background. This black and white image captures an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • A man and woman wearing cowboy hats walk hand in hand through a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, leading a brown and white horse by the reins during their equestrian engagement session on a sunny day.
  • A smiling couple in cowboy hats and patterned shirts stands close together beside a brown and white horse during their equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in sunny Page County, Virginia, with trees and a building in the background.
  • A woman and man wearing cowboy hats and jeans stand close together, smiling at each other beside a brown and white horse during their equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, on a sunny day.
  • A smiling couple in cowboy hats and patterned shirts stand close together outdoors at River's Bend Ranch, sharing a sweet moment with a brown and white horse during their equestrian engagement session in Page County, Virginia.
  • A couple in western attire stand close together, touching foreheads and smiling, each holding a cowboy hat behind their back during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in scenic Page County, Virginia. A horse stands beside them under a bright sky.
  • A couple wearing jeans and patterned shirts kisses while standing next to a brown and white horse in a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch. Both hold cowboy hats, soaking in the sun during their equestrian engagement session in Page County, Virginia.
  • Two people in cowboy hats and blue shirts are outdoors at River’s Bend Ranch with a brown and white horse; one is sitting on the horse and smiling, while the other stands beside and gently pats the horse’s neck.
  • A woman wearing a patterned shirt and jeans smiles while riding a horse at River’s Bend Ranch. The black and white image shows her torso and hand resting on the saddle, and part of the horse’s spotted back.
  • A woman on horseback leans down to kiss a man standing beside her during an Equestrian Engagement Session. Both wear cowboy hats and blue shirts. The horse has a brown and white coat, set outdoors on a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat sits on a brown and white horse, petting its neck, while a man in a cowboy hat stands beside them at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia—an idyllic scene from their equestrian engagement session.
  • At River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, a man in a blue patterned shirt and cowboy hat climbs onto a brown-and-white horse, while a woman in a floral shirt and cowboy hat supports him during their equestrian engagement in the grassy outdoors.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat stands petting a brown and white horse while a man in a blue shirt sits on the horse at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, during an equestrian engagement session on a sunny day.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat gently pets a horse’s face in a sunlit grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch. This black-and-white image captures the serene beauty of an equestrian engagement session in Page County, Virginia.
  • A man in a cowboy hat sits on a brown and white horse, smiling down at a woman in jeans who stands beside him, holding his hand in a grassy field during their Equestrian Engagement Session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • A man in a cowboy hat sits on a brown and white horse, while a woman in a cowboy hat stands beside them, smiling and reaching up to touch the horse’s ear during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • A man and a woman in cowboy hats and patterned shirts smile at each other while linking pinkies in front of a brown and white horse on a grassy field during an Equestrian Engagement Session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • Two people stand in a sunlit grassy field with a brown and white horse during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch. One person holds the reins while the other stands nearby holding a hat, with trees and fences in the background.
  • A couple stands close together in a sunlit field at River’s Bend Ranch, gently touching foreheads beside a saddled horse. A large tree and distant fences are visible in the peaceful Page County, Virginia countryside.
  • Two people in cowboy hats embrace and smile at each other beside a saddled brown and white horse during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch, standing in a sunlit grassy field with trees and hills in the Page County, Virginia countryside.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats and casual western outfits smiles at each other while embracing in a sunny, grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia—an ideal spot for an equestrian engagement session.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats and casual jeans embraces outdoors in a sunny, grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch. The man smiles at the woman, her long hair flowing, both in patterned shirts—capturing an unforgettable Equestrian Engagement Session.
  • A man and woman wearing cowboy hats, blue shirts, and jeans stand facing each other holding hands in a sunny, grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, surrounded by trees—perfect for an equestrian engagement session.
  • A man and woman wearing cowboy hats, jeans, and patterned shirts stand closely together in a sunlit grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, smiling at each other during their equestrian engagement session. A tree is in the background.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats, blue shirts, and jeans walk hand in hand through a sunlit grassy field under a large tree at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, smiling at each other during their equestrian engagement session.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats, blue patterned shirts, and jeans holds hands and smiles at each other while walking in a sunny, grassy field during an Equestrian Engagement Session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats and jeans kisses in a sunlit, grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia. Surrounded by trees and fences, this peaceful equestrian engagement session captures the charm of rural life.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats, blue patterned shirts, and jeans stand outside in a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, holding hands and sharing a kiss under the shade of a tree.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat and blue shirt rides a brown and white horse through a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, with trees and sunny skies creating a perfect scene for an equestrian engagement session.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat, blue patterned shirt, and jeans rides a brown-and-white horse in a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch, with mountains and a house in the background under bright sunlight.
  • A woman wearing a cowboy hat rides a horse across an open grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, with fences, trees, and distant buildings visible in the background. The image is in black and white.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat and blue patterned shirt stands outdoors at River’s Bend Ranch, smiling as she feeds a brown and white horse in a red halter. Sunlit green fields create a perfect setting for an equestrian engagement session in Page County, Virginia.
  • At River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, a man in a blue patterned shirt and white cowboy hat feeds a brown horse with a white stripe, showcasing a charming equestrian engagement in an outdoor setting.
  • A brown horse with a white blaze stands in a sunny, fenced paddock at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, peeking curiously from behind a wooden post. The horse is saddled, and a green rope hangs from the post.
  • A man and a woman in cowboy hats and blue shirts stand next to a brown and white horse at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia. The man is petting the horse while the woman smiles behind him during their equestrian engagement session.
  • Two people in cowboy hats, blue shirts, and jeans walk hand in hand across a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, with trees, a fence, and a white building in the background on a sunny day.
  • A white cowboy hat with a brown band rests on a prickly pear cactus pad at River’s Bend Ranch. A diamond engagement ring sits on top, with green grass and blurred yellow flowers in the background—perfect for an equestrian engagement session.
  • A couple dressed in jeans, Western shirts, and cowboy hats shares a kiss beside a wooden fence at River’s Bend Ranch in sunlit Page County, Virginia during their equestrian engagement session. The man uses his hat to cover their faces as the woman holds hers by her side.
  • A woman and a man wearing cowboy hats and casual clothes stand close together by a wooden fence, smiling and gazing at each other affectionately during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • Two people wearing cowboy hats and blue shirts lean on a wooden fence at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, gazing over a peaceful pasture with grazing horses—a perfect equestrian engagement scene amid tranquil rural beauty.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats and casual western outfits stand holding hands by a wooden fence in a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch, looking in different directions, with trees and hills of Page County, Virginia in the background.
  • A couple in jeans and cowboy hats stands close together, smiling and embracing against the white exterior wall of a barn at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, surrounded by green grass and an open field—a perfect equestrian engagement moment.
  • A couple embraces closely by a white building at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia. Both wear blue patterned shirts and jeans; the man dons a cowboy hat, and the woman displays her engagement ring. They appear happy and affectionate.
  • A woman and a man wearing cowboy hats and jeans stand in a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch, gently petting a brown horse. The Equestrian Engagement Session features a fence, trees, and distant hills under a clear sky in Page County, Virginia.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat riding a horse during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • A couple in cowboy hats and blue shirts stands close together, gently petting a brown and white horse during their equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in scenic Page County, Virginia, under a clear blue sky.
  • A wide, sunny pasture at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia, with green grass, scattered cows and horses grazing—an idyllic setting for an equestrian engagement session beneath a pale blue sky and distant hills.
  • A man and woman wearing cowboy hats hold hands and smile at each other while walking alongside a saddled horse in a grassy field during their Equestrian Engagement Session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia. The scene is captured in black and white.
  • A couple in cowboy hats and western shirts stand arm in arm in a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch, smiling at each other during their equestrian engagement session in Page County, Virginia. A saddled brown and white horse grazes nearby.
  • A close-up of a person’s hand with a diamond engagement ring, resting on someone’s arm. Both wear patterned blue shirts at River’s Bend Ranch, with blurred greenery in the background during their equestrian engagement session.
  • A couple in cowboy hats and jeans stand close together, smiling at each other in a grassy field at River’s Bend Ranch, Page County Virginia, with a brown and white horse grazing behind them under a bright sky—perfect for an equestrian engagement session.
  • A couple wearing cowboy hats embrace and smile at each other in a grassy field, with a horse standing behind them. This black and white photo captures a timeless moment from an Equestrian Engagement Session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.
  • A couple in cowboy hats and jeans smile at each other and embrace in a sunny field during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch, Page County Virginia, with a brown and white horse standing nearby.
  • A smiling couple in cowboy attire embraces outdoors next to a brown-and-white horse at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia. The woman shows her engagement ring, capturing a charming equestrian engagement session.
  • A man and woman wearing cowboy hats and blue patterned shirts stand next to a brown and white horse in a green field at River’s Bend Ranch. The man gently rests his face on the horse’s head while the woman holds the reins.
  • A man in a blue shirt and cowboy hat rides a brown and white horse while a woman in a cowboy hat pets the horse’s head during an equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in scenic Page County, Virginia.
  • A woman in a cowboy hat helps a small child, also wearing a hat, sit on a horse in a sunlit field at River’s Bend Ranch. The woman looks up at the child as the horse stands calmly in the grass, capturing a sweet moment in Page County, Virginia.
  • A man in a cowboy hat sits on a horse, smiling down at a woman beside him during their Equestrian Engagement Session. Both in patterned shirts and hats, they share a moment at River’s Bend Ranch. The image is in black and white.
  • A man sitting on a brown and white horse leans down to kiss a woman in a grassy field during their Equestrian Engagement Session at River’s Bend Ranch. The woman holds two cowboy hats, with trees and a fence in the Page County, Virginia background.
  • A man in a blue shirt and cowboy hat sits on a brown-and-white horse, while a woman in a matching outfit stands beside, gently touching the horse’s face during their equestrian engagement session at River’s Bend Ranch in Page County, Virginia.

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