Class De Light is an 11-year-old Oldenburg who resides in Austin, TX, and goes by CDL. He is owned and cared for by Isa. The dynamic duo trains at Madrone Ranch Stables with Rachel Lindsey.
CDL is a dark bay gelding with a white star and a snip on his nose. He is by Calato and out of Sheila. Isa met CDL on her birthday at her trainer’s request. He was with MTM Farm and she ended up trying him out at a horse show in November of 2020. By December he was hers.
Although they haven’t been training together long one of Isa’s favorite memories is their win at their first show, Frost Fire, in December 2020. The pair stepped straight into the high children’s jumpers and won two out of three classes that weekend. It was such an amazing show and really gave her confidence in her riding because they ended up being champions in their division at their first-ever show!
CDL has a laser focus in the ring. He and Isa are incredibly competitive and love jump-offs. However, outside of the ring, he can be a bit jumpy. From eyeing everything around the barn or showgrounds to being nervous about treat wrappers – he’s a bit goofy.
Isa got into horses because one of her really good family friends rode horses and her mom owned a barn. One day she went out to visit at the barn with her friend after a sleepover. She had never been in love with horses growing up but after visiting the barn and watching the girls jump she wanted to take lessons. She started taking lessons consistently when she was about 9 or 10 and has now been riding for about six years. Her favorite thing about owning horses is the connection that she can build with them. It is a true bond and unique from other sports!
Did you know horses can sleep laying down and standing up? If a horse lays down then you know they feel safe in that environment.
Karinda K. is a Houston, TX based equine photographer that travels around the United States photographing equestrians and their horses. Karinda specializes in Outdoor Horse & Rider Portrait sessions that bring to life the magical relationship equestrians share with their horses, Senior Portraits, and Fine Art Black & White Background Portraits for those that want a piece of art featuring their very own animals. Karinda accepts a limited number of private clients each year, if you are interested in having her photograph you and your horse or an equestrian in your life, you can reach the studio by sending an email to equine@karinda(.)com or calling (832)598-8715.
Portraits for Charity was an idea Karinda dreamt up to help give back to families impacted by Childhood Cancer in memory of her husband’s sister Jessica. During the 2021 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Karinda photographed around 140 Horses, Dogs, and even Goats, and was able to donate $10,000 to Candlelighter’s Houston. These are the stories of the Horses, Dogs, and Goats that were photographed at the show, these stories complement a photographic book that Karinda is printing and donating to Texas Children’s Hospital featuring Portraits of each and every animal she photographed.
The Waiting List for Pin Oak 2022 is now open, click here to join: https://equine.karindak.com/pin-oak-2022-wait-list
If you are interested in having Karinda attend your event and host a Portraits for Charity day, send an email to equine@karindak(.)com.
