Last June, the Lyman Museum was treated to a sneak preview of “The Hawaiian Horse,” the latest in the remarkable series of Bergin volumes detailing an era in Hawaii’s history.
Last June, the Lyman Museum was treated to a sneak preview of “The Hawaiian Horse,” the latest in the remarkable series of Bergin volumes detailing an era in Hawaii’s history.
Authors and veterinarians Drs. Billy Bergin and his son, Brady Bergin, return to the Hilo museum at 3 p.m. Saturday with a more detailed account of their just-published book.
It’s a definitive history of the role of the horse in Hawaii, from its arrival in 1803 through the social, agricultural, military and sports fields throughout a span of two centuries. Celebrated are the men and women who contributed to the horse’s importance in the era of royalty, sugar and pineapple times, two world wars and the arenas of pa‘u, polo, racing, rodeo, dressage and pleasure riding.
Current issues such as overpopulation, humane care and equine health are handled in sensitive but realistic terms as they apply to Big Island and national venues.
Join the Lyman Museum as these knowledgeable veterinarians and compelling storytellers describe the horse’s place in Hawaii’s future in prophetic, practical and cautiously optimistic terms.
Copies of the book will be available in the museum shop, and the Bergins will be happy to inscribe them.
Admission to the program is free to museum members and $3 for nonmembers. The presentation is part of the museum’s Saigo Series.
Seating is limited; first come, first seated. The Lyman Museum is located at 276 Haili St. in Hilo.