Noiraud van de Begijnakker, is known as Tito by his owner Avery. The pair trains with Kersten Levine of Esoteric Farm in Austin, TX.
His sire is Arko III, and his dam is Hermine van de Begijnakker. He is an 8-year-old Belgian Warmblood. You might remember some of Avery’s other horses that we photographed at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, she has a thing for big beautiful bay horses, and Tito is no exception.
For Tito’s birthday last year, she got a bunch of birthday hats and treats. Tito let Avery put a party hat and sash on him, and most of the people at the barn wore hats too. He even jumped around in his party hat and got a bunch of birthday treats. He is extremely playful and sweet and acts like a little kid. He eats anything and loves to cuddle. He also smiles after he gets treats, and he will follow people and other horses around. He has been known to trot after Avery sometimes.
Even though he is young, he has always been so willing to learn and help Avery. The pair have gotten extremely close and he is one of the sweetest horses that Avery has ever owned. She says the more she gets to know him the more she loves him.
This willing horse loves bananas more than anything else, his nickname is also Cheeto because it rhymes with Tito, and he has eaten Cheetos before.
Tito came from Marlac Farm, they were going to lease him for a couple of months, but ended up falling in love with him and buying him. The first time Avery met him, she knew he was the prettiest horse she had ever seen.
Did you know that Bay horses are always bay in color? Although, a few light hairs in the mane and tail are characteristic of some breed lines.
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.
