First Edition HM is an 8-year-old Welsh cross that lives in Magnolia, TX. Everyone calls him “Teddy.” Teddy is owned and adored by Darya. They train at TKO Sporthorses.
Teddy is a sweet, grey gelding who is considered a “large pony.” Ponies begin at 12.2 hands or 50 inches, a large pony would be closer to 14 hands but no taller than 14.2 hands or 58 inches. Darya describes Teddy as a sweet pony who loves treats and attention.
Darya began riding when she was 8-years-old and did it for fun, however, it has turned into a passion of hers over the years. One of her favorite things about Teddy is his heart and willingness to give all he’s got for her in the ring. She loves all of their moments together and says he’s her best friend.
Did you know horses are measured in “hands?” This was a way for people to measure them prior to measuring tapes. A “hand” is considered 4 inches so if a horse is 15 hands then they are 60 inches tall (5 feet).
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.
