Flecky 58, is owned by Rachel and goes by several nicknames one of which is Flecky and he is a 9-year-old Hanoverian. The pair train at Heineking Show Stables with Christian Heineking in Hudson Oaks, TX.
Flick Fack, Fleckmaster, and Flack the Snack are all nicknames Rachel calls Flecky. He was bred in Germany and his sire (father) is Quite Rubin and his dam (mother) is Grandina. Rachel thinks he resembles a panda with his black coat, bald face, white stockings, and white walleye.
Rachel’s trainer imported him from Germany and Rachel ended up falling in love with him pretty quickly. Her previous horse had to be retired due to an injury and she connected with the Fleckmaster immediately. He actually jumped her out of the tack the first time she jumped him but she loved his grit and speed.
Rachel’s favorite memories of their partnership are competing in the USHJA National Championships in Vegas and going clear in the High Adult Classic in Omaha, Nebraska. That was the first show they clicked and trusted each other. Rachel’s trainer gave her a high five as they exited the arena and she was truly on cloud nine!
Flecky has quite the personality and appetite apparently. He is more goat than a horse when it comes to his stomach. He has eaten three heavy blankets, a puffy jacket, and even a bowl of tortilla soup! However, his favorite treats are paddock cakes with a mint in the middle.
Rachel has been riding since she was 8 years old. Her first pony’s name was Star Go Far and she competed in eventing from ages 8-18. She began competing in the jumpers when she came back from college and has been doing it ever since. She loves the bond you share between horse and rider and the team you become as your bond strengthens.
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.
