Horses | NZ History | NZ Non-Fiction

The book weaves together a selection of anecdotes from the life of Nick van der Sande and his family and their career managing the famous DB Clydesdale horses. From retellings of events to animal and human character studies, these stories are guaranteed to stimulate feelings of awe, sadness, humour and great happiness. Illustrated with a host of scenic photography, this book is a 'must-read' for anyone that admired the DB Clydesdales, or has love for equines, photography or New Zealand history in general.

The never before told story of a true New Zealand icon and the family behind it. The DB Clydesdales forged their fame as ambassadors for one of New Zealand's largest breweries but their popularity and appeal ultimately spread far beyond beer marketing and into the hearts of every New Zealander.