Kathleen Mackenzie’s pony books are not generally as dripping with ponies as most books in the genre.   She was more interested in families and their relationships than with ponies, but the pony content of her books is still just about enough to keep the enthusiast interested.  

She is also notable for having some of the best and worst dustjackets in the pony book world:  Jumping Jan reached the final in a poll on my forum for the best; Nigel Rides Away and the reprint of Prize Pony both did well in the worst dustjacket category.

Most of her books are reasonably easy to find.  Jumping Jan, Red Conker and Minda are becoming more expensive, particuarly with their dustjackets.

Red Conker
Evans,London. 1952, illus Violet Morgan

Reprinted 1955, 1958

Many thanks to Hannah Fleetwood for the picture.

Minda
Evans, London, 1953, illus Maurice Tulloch

Evans, 1959

Many thanks to Susan Bourgeau for the picture.