The history of this breed dates back to the early 19th century when the first settlers arrived with horses and ponies to work the land. By the early 20th century, crossbreeding of the imported animals had created many solid pony types.
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Not an officially recognized breed, the Waler Horse is a definite type that has made themselves renowned worldwide for their hardy nature. The name Waler was coined in India in 1846 referring to the horses of New South Wales. The walers were a popular breed for the Australian Light Horse mounted forces.
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A breed in its infant stages, the Australian Warmblood is a sport horse bred to meet the high standards of many of their European counterparts.
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Well-suited for desert climates, Donkeys became an integral part of the transport in Australia up until the 1930’s. In fact, these animals do so well in the Australian climate that their feral numbers have grown to the point of becoming a nuisance.
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Perhaps made most famous by a scene in The Man from Snowy River, during which an Australian Stock Horse and his rider plunge down the side of a mountain. This breed owes some of its quickness, toughness and adaptability to their brumby blood.
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The history of this breed dates back to the early 19th century when the first settlers arrived with horses and ponies to work the land. By the early 20th century, crossbreeding of the imported animals had created many solid pony types.
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The Australian Draught is a combination of many different heavy breeds, taking typical characteristics from each one.
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Since horses were first brought to Australia they have become an integral part of the existence there. There are no horses native to the continent, but today wild Brumbies run feral in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Northwestern Australia.
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