Just Cause is a 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood who resides in Bulverde, TX and goes by “Beau.” He is owned and cared for by Harper. The dynamic duo trains at Twisted Oak Farm with Johnny & Claudia Conn.
Beau is a handsome dark bay gelding with a star on his forehead and a back right sock. He is by Caricello and out of She. He is an incredible partner to Harper and she considers him “perfect.” One of her favorite memories of him is their win at their first horse show in Katy, TX. She was jumping 2’0″ and it was the first time Beau and she would be competing together. She wasn’t sure what to expect but was ecstatic when they walked away with first place!
Harper met Beau in July of 2020. Her trainer, Claudia, found him at a barn in North Texas. It was love at first ride and they have only continued to improve. He is a barn favorite and has a funny personality. Whenever he’s taken out of his stall and into the crossties he lefts his upper lip. His favorite treats are paddock cakes and he won reserve champion for the horse of the year in 2020 for 2’6″.
Harper began taking riding lessons when she was 7. Beau is her first horse and she loves that she’s the only one that rides him and that he belongs to her. He takes good care of her and she looks forward to many more victories in their partnership.
Did you know that horses are actually very good swimmers? Swimming is often used for therapy and muscle strengthening for horses just as it is for people.
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.
