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?
38 horses are currently unmatched to an original source station. You can see them listed in our database here. Do you know which station any of these horses are from?


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.


Memorial Statues
A small collection of horse memorial statues from around Australia to remind us of the integral part horses played in our history.
Such beautiful, meaningful works of art.

Farewell Old Friend
What happened to the army horses after WW1? We need your help! If anyone recalls a Light Horseman, Artillery man, Transport driver, Ambulance driver or anyone from WW1 saying they had to shoot their own horse, please let us know.