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?
Stories about the horses are a powerful way to engage with them. Do you have any stories about any of the horses in the database, in particular from the foundation generation?
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.
Remember Our Working Horses
We aim to facilitate a personal connection with our horse history: to remember the contribution horses made to our nation and remind us of how much we will lose if we let the old-fashioned horse just disappear.
GoGo Adventures (part7)
Have you enjoyed the story of capturing the GoGo Station Walers? It highlights the active commitment required to save a rare breed and the importance of publicly recording knowledge.