About Tiny White
Lived 1924 – 2020 (aged 95). Tiny White was a New Zealand equestrian.
Helen Patricia "Tiny" White (née Groome; 18 April 1924 – 10 January 2020) was a New Zealand horsewoman, best known as a dressage rider, and the first New Zealander to qualify as a FEI three-day event judge.
Early life and family Born Helen Patricia Groome in Hastings on 18 April 1924, White was the daughter of Ernest Groome. She was educated at Woodford House from 1936 to 1942, and worked as a land girl on the family farm during World War II. In 1951, she married Eric White, and the couple went on to have three children, including equestrian Tinks Pottinger.
Death White died in Havelock North on 10 January 2020.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tiny White?
New Zealand horsewoman
When was Tiny White born?
Tiny White was born on 18 April 1924 in Hastings.
When did Tiny White die?
Tiny White died on 10 January 2020 in Havelock North.
What was Tiny White's occupation?
Tiny White was an equestrian.
What nationality was Tiny White?
Tiny White was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tiny White (equestrian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tiny White. https://biography.guide/tiny-white/
MLA: "Tiny White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tiny-white/.
Chicago: "Tiny White." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tiny-white/.
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