Legato is a 19-year-old Holsteiner owned and loved immensely by Danielle. Legato lives in Pinehurst, TX over at Marlac Farms where riding is a family affair. Mom, Danielle, Daughter, Tilly, and Dad, Martien, not only ride together but share the love of this incredible sport with one another. Danielle and Tilly – who you will meet later on in the book, both train with Martien Van Der Hoeven.
Legato is a handsome bay gelding with Dalamation spots on his feet. He is by Lavaletto and out of Uttai. Danielle’s husband, Martien, surprised Danielle with him after a show in Kentucky. Shane of Sweet Oak Farm thought he would be a perfect fit for them and he was right.
Danielle grew up in Australia riding Australian Stock Horses chasing cows, so jumping was a whole new world to her. However, Legato has been an incredible confidence builder and has been the one to teach her how to jump. Even taking her to Champion in their first-ever show.
If Danielle had to describe Legato in one word it would be “precious.” He always takes care of whoever is riding him and is a sweet boy who she trusts 100%. They lovingly refer to him as a “polar bear” for his slow, lumbering gait as he’s led around the farm. His favorite treat? Cupcakes with frosting! Danielle considers Legato her “once in a lifetime” horse and is so grateful Martien surprised her with him.
Did you know when horses have their height measured that they’re measured from the ground to their withers? Their withers are kind of like their shoulders.
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.
