The Australian Stock
Horse Society
Website:
www.ashs.com.au
The Waler Horse
Society of Australia
20 Glengarrie Road Bargo NSW 2574
Tel: (02) 4684 1512
Email:
natamar@bigpond.com
Website:
www.walerhorse.com
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As
Australia developed rapidly
with the exploration
following the 1830's,
knowledgeable horse breeders
imported a steady stream of
Thoroughbreds to improve the
local horse strains. The use
of Thoroughbred stallions
over the condition-hardened
local mares produced the
beautiful strain of tough
but stylish animal
exemplified by today's
Australian Stock Horse.
The name Waler is derived
from the term 'New South
Waler', a horse bred in
Australia's first colony in
New South Wales. The Waler
was originally bred as a
working horse and is
extremely versatile with
speed, stamina, a kind
temperament and loyal
nature.
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Origin:
New
South Wales,
Australia.
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Colour:
All
colours.
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Height:
between 15.0 and
16hh.
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Conformation:
Thoroughbred-type
with alert head,
deep girth, strong
back and
hindquarters.
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Character:
willing, versatile,
hardy.
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Uses:
stock
and harness work,
endurance,
competitions - from
dressage to
showjumping. |
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