Major C. M. Enriquez

Major Colin Metcalfe Enriquez was a British author born in India (then part of the British Empire) in 1884. As well as being an army officer and writer he was also something of a naturalist and explorer. He wrote a number of books (mainly non-fiction) based in the continent, two of these forming a short pony-point-of-view horse series. The books are both beautifully illustrated by K. F. Barker.

Khyberie Series:

1) KHYBERIE: THE STORY OF A PONY ON THE INDIAN FRONTIER
(A & C BLACK 1934)
ILLUSTRATED BY K. F. BARKER
SUMMARY: Khyberie is born in the Afghan mountains, but is bought by a horse dealer who drives him through the Kyber Pass to Kabul. There he becomes the mount of a little girl called Alice when he is bought by her father Captain Malcolm.

2) KHYBERIE IN BURMA
(A & C BLACK 1939)
ILLUSTRATED BY K. F. BARKER
SUMMARY: When Captain Malcolm is posted to Burma he has to leave Khyberie the pony behind. But Khyberie has other ideas!

Collector's Info:
Reasonably easy to find in the UK and not usually very expensive. There are also a few copies to be had in the USA and Australia, although they may be a little more pricey.