The Hawaiian horse
2017
Bergin, Billy | Bergin, Brady
"By exploring all things equine, from prehistoric origins to the present, The Hawaiian Horse illuminates the contributions of the horse to transportation, freight service, and agronomy in industries of ranching, sugar, pineapple, taro, rice, and coffee production in Hawai'i. Comprehensive and deliberate, the book shows the evolution of the equine species--horse, mule, and donkey--as beasts of burden, for recreational pleasure, or as highly regarded competitive mounts. From the colorful introduction of the species, with its conquistador roots, through the influence of the vaquero in Hawaiian cowboy culture, the authors take the reader on a journey through time, encountering along the way Hawaiian royalty, elegant pā'ū riders in flowing gowns, horse racing, polo, rodeo, and military influence on horse quality during both world wars. Novice and experienced equestrians will marvel at the development of the distinctive Hawaiian saddle, described with explicit detail and illustration of its artistry, production, and utility ..."--Publisher information.
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