Shedding light on 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
Early equine import and export defied sheer practicality when repeatedly confronted with issues of fundamental humane care. Pioneers of this effort were determined to succeed. And succeed they did, establishing the horse as a symbol of status. As the horse gained favor with Hawaiians, horse numbers grew to the point of overpopulation with mounts seeking homes in mountain ranges and valleys, becoming wild and establishing “mustang” status similar to wild horse overpopulation in the Americas. Given its insular state, containment and control was a hallmark of animal management.
Beginning with colorful introduction of the species with its conquistador roots, through the influence of the vaquero in Hawaiian cowboy culture, readers will be mesmerized as they are caught up in this colorful period of history. Novice and experienced equestrians will marvel at the detailed evolution of the distinctive Hawaiian saddle that provides explicit detail and illustration of its artistry, production and utility.
Comprehensive and deliberate, the authors touch upon all aspects of the evolution of the equine species—horse, mule and donkey—as beasts of burden, for recreational pleasure, or as highly regarded competitive mounts. The authors take the reader on a journey through time with Hawaiian royalty, elegant pa?u riders in flowing gowns, horse racing, polo, rodeo and military influence on horse quality during both World Wars. Hawai?i's sugar industry, credited with progressive enrichment of horse quality through importation of genetic excellence, serves as model for major ranches such as Parker, Baldwin, Rice, Greenwell, and Dillingham, as they too, imported quality sires and mares. Two men stand out in this endeavor—AW Carter of Parker Ranch and Dr. JC FitzGerald of Maui. Two horsewomen rise to the top for their fine work and contributions—Amy Rich, Hawai?i's quintessential horsemanship instructor, and horsewoman and humanitarian, Haku Baldwin.
One of a kind, the authors' depth of knowledge makes this a fitting tribute to the Hawaiian horse and men and women elevating it to the stature it rightfully deserves in Hawaiian history.
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