Thowra is the main character of the books. He is a beautiful Isabella Palomino stallion, son of the chestnut stallion Yarraman and creamy mare Bel Bel. Being born in storm, his dam named him the Aboriginal word for 'Wind' not only for the gale outside when he was born, but because she was worried he would have to be as fast as the wind to remain free. The majority of brumbies in the southern areas of Australia being black, bay, grey and chestnut, the appearance of a cream horse causes quite a stir among wild herds and humans alike. Thowra is met with open hostility from other horses, stallions in particular, while the men of the mountains quickly become obsessed with trying to capture him. In order to survive, Thowra is forced to have to become stronger than both horse and man.During this battle to become stronger, he is given much advice from his mother,Bel Bel who is also a creamy coated horse. |
