In the Middle Are the Horsemen

Tik Maynard began riding with the Vancouver Pony Club, in Southlands, British Columbia. After achieving his 'A' rating, he began competing in Modern Pentathlon, where he represented Canada at three World Championships, and the 2007 Pan–merican Games. In 2008, Maynard began a journey to improve his riding. From Germany to Florida, from Alberta to Texas, and from Florida to New Jersey, Maynard was willing to go wherever he had to, to learn from the best. Along the way he discovered something more important: horsemanship. It is that idea that continues to motivate him. Today, Maynard searches out knowledge from many sources, but his most important mentors are his parents and his wife. He is married to US Eventing Team Member Sinead Halpin. Together they run Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida. Maynard has always been a passionate book lover. He has written a children's story, published by REAL magazine, has won the Malahat Review Open Season Award, and has twice been shortlisted for the CBC Literary Awards for his non–iction works.

As a 26-year-old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike other young adults, and decided to spend the next year as a 'working student'. Here Maynard chronicles his experiences -good and bad - as one year becomes three, what began as a casual adventure gradually transforms, and a life's purpose comes sharply into focus.