Chocolate Chip Kisses

Also known as "Choco," this colorful pinto pony and his youth rider/owner, Lauren Demchuk, have earned 22 Pinto World Championship titles together, in both the Western and English show rings! Regardless of Choco's pony size, he competes against regular horses much bigger than himself.

Beyond their successes, this competitive pair has continued to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds! Just a few months before the Pinto World Championship Horse Show, Lauren was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma, a rare cancer. Despite the life-changing news, Lauren and Choco continued to train focusing on Lauren's goal of attending the world show.

In addition to the Pinto World Championships, Choco and Lauren's titles continue with nine PtHA Reserve World Championships, two PtHA World High Point 18 & Under Pony, PtHA World High Point 18 & Under English, PtHA World High Point 18 & Under Western, 4th in the nation for Junior Youth High Point and a multitude of regional and local wins.

In 2014, Lauren earned her Pinto Youth Legion of Merit Award, thanks to Choco, and their trainer, Karen Clark. Karen was named Pinto Horsewoman of the Year and was inducted into the Pinto Hall of Fame. Lauren and Choco remain side by side, now on the road to recovery!

#1739 Chocolate Chip Kisses
This portrait model of Chocolate Chip Kisses can be purchased at the Breyer Store at BreyerFest, online at BreyerHorses.com, or from your favorite Breyer retailer.

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