Carol Heuchan (pronounced 'Hugh Can') lives in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Up until about five years ago, Carol taught riding, competed intensively with her show horses, served on many panels and committees and judged throughout Australia and internationally.
Her first book 'Horseplay' led her to the world of Bush Poetry and success followed success.
Carol appeared on TV (ABC Channel 2) in the first episode of a six part series called "Bush
Slam" hosted by H.G. Nelson.
The ABC has a book of the series.
Carol’s latest book “Hold yer Horses” is out now.
In 2004, Carol won the richest prize in poetry history - a Case JX55 Tractor valued at $34,000.00! Four top selling books to date, three award winning CD's and five Australian Bush Laureate awards are to her credit, including 'Performer of the Year'. At the Australian Bush Poetry Championships in March 2007, she won in all categories.
Carol travels extensively to a variety of functions and is acknowledged as one of the foremost writers and performers in Australia.