A riding coat fit for the longest ruling woman in the history of Russia. All rumors aside, Catherine looked great on horseback.
Napoleon, Emperor of France
"Napoleon Crossing the Alps" - The equestrian portrait to end all equestrian portraits, what all aspiring conquerors are aiming for. The billowing cloak, the rearing horse, the raw swagger - 10 out of 10.
Victoria, Queen of England
Queen Victoria teaches a masterclass in how to grow more regal with age, with an equine assist.
Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia
The legendary Emperor of Ethiopia oozes confidence, both on the horse and in that hat.
Emiliano Zapata, Mexican Revolutionary Leader
The legendary Mexican revolutionary once said "It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." Why do either when you can ride on a horse? Though perhaps not a global leader on the scale of others on this list, Zapata's iconic look is horseback canon.
Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States
President Lyndon B. Johnson, wrangling cattle and cultivating his Texan brand identity.
Ronald Reagan, President of the United States.
He rides! He points! He won't tax capital gains! The Gipper did it all. I don't know what he's looking at here, but it sure seems fun.
Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France
Sarkozy doesn't look as comfortable on horseback as some of the others on this list, but he can hide the fact behind this horse's magnificent bangs.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
The horseback photoshoot that shook the world. Everyone knows that when he's not hacking elections, the President of Russia loves spending time outdoors. No one knows why he took his shirt off for this camera shoot.
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