All Jazzed Up, is owned by Mari. Jazzy is a 9-year-old Thoroughbred. This gorgeous bay mare is incredibly sweet and loves carrots. She lives at Oakwell Farms in San Antonio, TX.
Mari’s favorite part about Jazzy is that is always looking to Mari to take the lead on things even when Mari is feeling a little hesitant, and the best part is that she always has her back even when Mari makes mistakes. Mari shares, “My favorite memory with my horse was when Jazzy and I won reserve at winter series. We both really connected as a team. Jazzy has amazing foot speed and loves her job. She knows when she does good and started prancing around after the last jump.”
Mari leased her from the barn, and when COVID hit they weren’t able to go look at horses to buy, over time Mari & Jazzy built a bond, and soon enough Mari knew that Jazzy was the perfect little sidekick.
Mari has always loved animals, but her Grandmother always loved horses. Her grandmother would take her to the family ranch to see them all of the time, and eventually, she decided to try riding. That was about 4 years ago, and she completely fell in love with everything about riding. “My favorite part about owning a horse and being a part of this community is that I bring a little bit of diversity into such an amazing world and was able to have amazing opportunities with amazing horses.”
Did you know that horses can’t breathe through their mouths?
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.
