About the Author

Carolyn Mincham grew up in Ontario, Canada and worked both there and in New Zealand, teaching art history, but she has always had a strong interest in horses. Her doctoral thesis on the social history of the horse in New Zealand forms the basis for this book. Carolyn has presented conference papers on the horse, been interviewed on national radio and participated in symposiums on folklore and the horse, and covering topics as diverse as making the case for a 'national horse' in New Zealand, horse training and breeding issues, and aspects of the urban horse. She attends horse events throughout the country and teaches riding at her local equestrian centre. She lives, with her own horse, Minnie, at Pukekohe, near Auckland.