Cholla, the true equine artist, is gaining international recognition for his natural artistic ability.

"Meet Cholla, a Reno horse with a painting passion...the latest star of the Reno art scene, a half-mustang equine with an eye for form and a craving to create"...Forrest Hartman, Reno Gazette-Journal

"A horse named Cholla (pronounced "Choya," named after the cactus) is an expressionist artist with a flair that crowds and critics adore. The mild-mannered artist is 19 years old and has only been painting for just over a year"...Outlands magazine, May 2005

"Cholla is a highly intelligent animal who thrives on seeing me happy as a result of his efforts. He has a smooth gate and good manners, very brave and hard to spook...He is a great companion and pet. From the beginning, he loved to hold things in his mouth. I was painting the fence one day, my husband said, "Why don't you get that horse to help you!"

"...to make a long story short, Cholla loves to paint with an unadulterated artist brush at his easel! I know it sounds absurd but it is true. He creates beautiful watercolor drawings with delicate and precise strokes..."... Renee Chambers article, in Issue No. 4, Monty Roberts Join-Up Journal®