SPECIAL THANKS to my beautiful girls, Annabelle and Ruby, for being so good and patient while Mum’s been locked away working, to Anthony for your endless love and support, and to my mum for looking after my little wildies so I could write.
Thanks to Katherine Waddington of the Australian Brumby Alliance for your encouragement, stories, photos, experiences and knowledge about wild horses; to Kath Massey of the Hunter Valley Brumby Association, and to Christine O’Rourke from Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association for showing me your beautiful Guy Fawkes horses.
Not nearly enough credit is given to editors, designers, marketing teams and publishing pros in the success of a book. It takes so many more people than just a lone author. So, to the entire team at Allen & Unwin, whose skills and talent have made my books come to life, my heartfelt thanks. And another extra-special thanks to my publisher, Sarah Brenan, and my editor, Hilary Reynolds; I learn so much more every time I work with you.