Stanislaus, is owned by Kathy and Tilly and goes by Ky. Ky is a 19-year-old Warmblood. The pair train with her dad, Martien van der Hoeven at Marlac Farm.
Ky is a wise and dandy bay with a faint start and right hind sock. He is by Stakkato and out of Chantal. Tilly’s favorite memory with Ky is when they competed in a costume contest. She went as Cinderella and he was a mouse. She got to live her princess dreams that day! He was such a prince and even put up with the mouse ears she strapped on.
Tilly loves the lessons Ky has taught her over the years. She’s been riding him since 2020 and he teaches her something new on the regular. He’s helped make her a better rider and she looks forward to the rest of his lessons. Ky loves Fritos and hugs. Whenever they finish a class she always goes and hugs his head while feeding him Fritos. Plus! he has the kindest eyes ever.
Tilly met Ky through her uncle. The first time they rode together he actually bucked! But she knew they were going to be best friends and has worked hard to continue to build their partnership.
Tilly has been riding horses since she was 2 years old. She got into horses because of her stepdad. She’s had horses all her life and her favorite thing about owning them is that they don’t judge you and you can be yourself!
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.
