Horses and Riders
A Collection

Horses and horse racing have been staple themes in classic Australian fiction, and feature prominently in the works of iconic authors like Henry Lawson and “Banjo” Paterson. In this collection of six stories, Rolf Boldrewood provides vivid pictures of the days when horses and horse-drawn transport were intimately involved in daily life in both city and country.“An Australian Roughriding Contest”“Five Men’s Lives for One Horse”“The Horse You Don’t See Now”“Old Time Thoroughbreds”“The First Port Fairy Hunt”“Old Stock Riders”