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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. |
| Origin: New South Wales, Australia. |
| Colour: All colours. |
| Height: between 15.0 and 16hh. |
| Conformation: Thoroughbred-type with alert
head, deep girth, strong back and hindquarters. |
| Character: willing, versatile, hardy. |
| Uses: stock and harness work,
endurance, competitions - from dressage to showjumping. |
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