A PUBLIC RECORD
Walers are a uniquely Australian mix of the horses brought to the Colony to provide transport and facilitate communication, settlement and farming in our harsh environment. Walers were bred to suit local conditions so successfully that they were also exported all over the world up until the mid-twentieth century.
Despite efforts to save the breed, the old blood lines and types are fast disappearing. This public record is intended to help ensure that we do not lose them, providing opportunity for public assistance.
DOES ANYONE KNOW?
In 1986 Reg Wilson purchased 17 foals on Mt Riddock station as all horses were being eradicated including the dams of those foals (one pictured here). We know that most of those foals went to Arnhem Land and some to the Darwin area. Do you have details or photos of any of these foals?
ALL FOR THE WALER
The Waler horse is something most will just read about in history books; or recognise from legendary feats such as the Charge at the Battle of Beersheba. They are however not a relic of history, and several groups have been working since the 1980s to secure their future, with remnant herds likely still existing in remote Australia.
Our database provides a place to record our foundation generation of Waler horses and their offspring, acknowledging their significant contribution to our history. To ensure our Walers are still here for future generations to know, we are collecting this information for owners, breeders and the generally interested.
Trooper Gordon Jowett
Wonderful photo from Donna of her beloved grandfather, her description says it all…
Not So Old-Fashioned
When is a Waler not a Waler? This is not open to conjecture. Our website aims to educate those interested in the Waler breed in order to save the breed from modern malpractice.