Sir Rupert Clarke
Sir Rupert was as enterprising as his ancestors, the horses he shipped to Colombo and India were described as the best ever sent from Australia.
Battle of Beersheba
The Charge of Beersheba is celebrated as one of the best in history. Here is the who, why, where, when and how of that day.
An intrinsic part of Australian identity, a tremendous example of courage and the spirit of Australians in what seem insurmountable situations.
John Hull: Gentleman and Waler Supporter
John had a big, truly beautiful farm at Saltwater River, Tasmania; still in the family. Back in 1986 when I formed the Waler Society, John was very supportive. I hadn’t met him before but heard he had a Waler – after a phone call he kindly asked me down to his farm, Blackjack.
Lyndavale Station
Lyndavale, on the Maratjura waterhole, was established in 1929 by William Leslie Pearce, known as Snowy Pearce; he had it throughout the1930’s and early 40’s.
A Romp Through History
Sit down with a cuppa and learn about the progression through history of the primary horse breeds that made up our original Waler horse. The historical context is everything…
A Word About Types
There are four types of Waler, and no height restriction although those under 14 hands would be classed as ponies. One only needs to think of Thoroughbreds to think of breeds where the type varies considerably.
Jinka and Jervois Stations
Jinka station (Ilperle, NT) is approximately 340 km north north-west of Alice Springs. Jervois, the adjoining station, is 380k from Alice. Mining was carried out on both places, then pastoral leases were taken up later.
Newhaven Station
Newhaven Station is on the traditional lands of the Ngalia-Warlpiri/Luritja people where native title was acknowledged in 2010. Newhaven is in the Tanami region north west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory and is now a conservation reserve.
Breeds Used to Create the Waler
An understanding of horse history is key to an appreciation of why our Waler horses are so important and advocated for so that we may still have them in the future.
Mt Weld Station
Mount Weld since 2011 has been a mine site in Western Australia leased by Lynas Rare Earths. It’s still a pastoral property too, this has been its history for over a century.