Major is an 11-year-old Selle France Cross mare. She is owned and cared for by Halyna. The dynamic duo trains at Elmstead Farm with Britt McCormick in Parker, TX.
Major is a beautiful dark bay with just a whisper of a white stripe down her face. Part of her pedigree actually traces back to the famed Secretariat! Major is a mare with a ton of personality and an eager-to-please attitude with her rider.
Halyna was introduced to Major when she was being trialed by someone else. She decided to try her out for herself and immediately fell in love. One of Halyna’s favorite memories of Major was how she reacted when she was brought back home after being on trial with someone else. Major wasn’t in great shape upon her return and when Halyna got her out of the trailer she hand grazed her and Major laid down right there and rolled with a sigh of relief to be home.
Halyna has loved horses for as long as she can remember. She always begged her mom for a horse and in 2015 on Christmas, she and her sister were surprised with their first horse, Remi. Since then Halyna has owned and ridden horses. She even became a working student so she could learn as much about horses and showing as possible. There isn’t a single aspect of having horses that Halyna doesn’t enjoy.
Did you know Secretariat holds the record for the fastest Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont races? The three races are considered the “Triple Crown” in racing. Winning all three is an incredible feat and one that Secretariat did spectacularly.
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.
