Cheer Up is a 6-year-old Zangersheide who lives in Austin, TX and is owned by Blythe, and goes by the name “Charlie.” The dynamic duo trains at Switch Willo Stables.
Charlie is a grey Zangersheide gelding who was bred by Stadnina Kruszynscy. He is by Bajou du Rouet and out of Cavalo Z. Charlie is a sweet boy who Blythe considers a ‘teddy bear.’ He’s often called “Charlie Angel” because of his sweet personality. He’s a goofy boy who likes to take his leftover hay and spread it all over his shavings to sleep on.
Blythe and Charlie are just beginning their partnership. She’s had him just over a year and they’re learning to work together as a team. Charlie is six which is pretty young for a competitive jumping horse. So he’s still learning the mechanics and environment for competition.
Blythe has been riding since she was 8 years old but only recently found her way back to it after going through medical school and beginning her career. She loves giving Charlie all of his favorite treats and looks forward to what their partnership holds for the future.
Did you know that horses’ bones don’t stop growing until they’re at least 4 years old? Some breeds like Warmbloods and Draft horses can grow for as long as 8 years!
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.
