Karen Chorney "Bold As Brash"
Karen Chorney "Bold As Brash"
Alberta equine artist Karen Chorney has been recognized internationally after horsescotland presented a special award to international show jumper, Scott Brash, along with one of Chorney’s paintings.
Last year, Scottish rider, Scott Brash made history when he became the first ever winner of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, with his mount, Hello Sanctos.
A rider must have 3 consecutive wins at the largest and most prestigious showjumping events in the world to win the Rolex Grand Slam: The CHI Geneva in Switzerland, CHIO Aachen in Germany, and the CSIO Spruce Meadows Masters in Calgary, Alberta.
Scott’s title run began with his win in December 2014 at Geneva and he clinched the title on September 13, 2015 in the International Ring at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB, with their victory in the CP International.
Inspired by Scott’s amazing win, Chorney began working on her painting titled “Bold As Brash” that same evening.
On March 4th 2016, in Cumbernauld, Scotland, horsescotland, the Scottish national equestrian association, presented Scott Brash with a special award and the “Bold As Brash” painting to commemorate his amazing achievement. Unfortunately, Scott was unable to attend the ceremony as he was training and competing in Doha, so horsescotland Board Director John White and Chair of British Showjumping Scottish Branch, Anne Logan accepted the award on his behalf.
“Scott’s win is one for the ages, who knows when we might have another Rolex Grand Slam winner?!” said Chorney, “This is such an honor for me!”
Chorney is a self-taught artist who currently works in graphite, digital and oil mediums. Last year she held her first solo shows at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping in Calgary, AB in partnership with the Calgary and Area Alberta Dressage Association. She has been the feature artist for several equestrian organizations including the Irish Draft Horse Society of North America and the United States National Pony Team. Chorney’s work has also appeared on the cover of “This Week in Tryon Horse Country” where her “American Pharoah” piece was highlighted. In addition, Spruce Meadows selected one of Chorney’s paintings that featured Ian Millar and Big Ben to be on display for their special 40th anniversary celebration held throughout the 2015 tournament season.
Karen currently lives near Millarville, AB with her husband Dean, where she raises & trains Welsh & British Riding Ponies. More info online here.
Report courtesy the artist.