Synopsis: Tonka the Red

This is a simply written story of Tonka, an ordinary New Zealand horse, and how he went from a farm-hack-cum-pig-hunting horse to an amazing journey, halfway around the world, to compete as part of a team at the World Championship Endurance Race. The story tells us about his life and that of his rider, who at the age of sixtyone, thought his chances of representing his country in any sport had long gone.

The author is a retired farmer and first-time book author and has been married to Joy for sixty years. He has three grown children, with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He still rides horses occasionally when the opportunity arises for pig hunting and sheepdog trials. Alan is still actively involved in sheepdog trials, competing and assisting at events. He lives in Katikati, New Zealand, and is still active and enjoying life.

Tonka the Red by Alan McCaughan is published by Austin Macauley Publishers and is available on Austinmacauley.com and Amazon and all good booksellers.