Life Before Death

Matt Frend has lived in the cities of Adelaide and Darwin, and assorted country towns in Australia. In addition to extended periods conducting social research while unemployed, he has worked in a variety of areas including racing stables, factories, construction sites and farms, before most recently attending university and becoming a computer programmer. He regards himself not as a horse lover, but a horse lifer. He has an affinity for thoroughbreds, and has been involved with dressage and eventing at the grass roots level. Other interests have included surfing, camping, mountain biking, and he is an avid music fan.