Some Waler History

Janet Lane on August 29, 2022

The name Waler is derived from New South Waler – meaning a horse bred in NSW, as the colony was first referred to – where horses were shipped from on the eastern seaboard, NSW then including Qld. It was coined as a term for horses sent overseas for remounts for the British armies in China and India, and for Indian regiments. Rajahs as well as the English in India bought Waler ponies for polo. We were sending horses away by the 1840’s – it quickly became a major trade for Australia.

Todd River Downs Background

Janet Lane on August 29, 2022

Todd River Downs (TRD) is approximately 155km east of Alice Springs, a remote station at the edge of the Simpson Desert, Central Arrente country (the traditional owners are the Johnson family).

The Garden Station

Janet Lane on August 29, 2022

The Garden Station is east of Alice Springs, snugged into the MacDonnell Ranges. It got its name as market gardens there once supplied the nearby mining community of Arltunga of some 300 people. It is now a cattle station.

Waler History Articles

Janet Lane on August 28, 2022

Fascinating horse trading history by Janet Lane.
Immerse yourself in the riches of our horse trade to Japan, the Dutch East Indies, Siam, Abyssinia. Read about our early Horse Traders, and be ready to settle in for a fabulous insight into our early history.

Suffolk Punches to NT

Janet Lane on August 28, 2022

Suffolk blood went to the NT with the first horses taken there, the bloodlines were Ned Bagot’s stallions, being the preferred draught for crossing with lighter mares.

Roadsters

Janet Lane on August 28, 2022

The Roadster was an active, robust horse with excellent action – and good looking. They are an important ancestor of the Waler.

Early Arab Horses NT

Janet Lane on August 28, 2022

A chronological record compiled from the archives, including some photos, bringing to life to our substantial horse history and the day-to-day antics.

Vale Reg Wilson

Janet Lane on August 27, 2022

Reg was born in outback South Australia, his young years spent on Newcastle Waters – good water made it a welcome stopover for drovers. Legendary horses.

Ros Sexton

Janet Lane on August 26, 2022

Recently Ros Sexton passed away. A true friend to many of us, Ros was passionate about Walers and made them her life’s work.