Australia Category

Breeds of horse found in Australia, a continent with no native horses. All horses were imported, mostly for the World Wars, but since then they have developed several breeds. Not to mention the famous wild Brumbys that run feral in parts of the country that can support them.

Kosciuszko Brumby Horse

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The Kosciuszko is a strain of Australian Brumby specifically found in Kosciuszko National Park.
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Brumby Horse of Namadgi National Park

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Like the feral horses of the Americas, Australia has pockets of herds in various parts of the country. While the may have similar lineage, over time they have developed localized characteristics, making their bloodlines unique today.
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Brumby Horse of Guy Fawkes River National Park

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The wild Brumby horses of Australia are known by horse lovers worldwide (especially the ones from Snowy River), but there are pockets of herds throughout the continent. Far enough away from each other that their bloodlines have become unique over the years.
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Barrackr Brumby Horse

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The Brumby horses of Australia are known worldwide and like Mustangs found the Americas, there are pockets of bloodlines which are unique and worth preserving.
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Traditional Australian Pony

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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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Waler Horse

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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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Coffin Bay Pony

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The Coffin Bay Pony is a semi-feral breed that is native to Coffin Bay, on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in Australia. Often confused with the Brumby’s, these ponies do not share their lineage and are protected by fences from breeding with them.
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Australian Warmblood Horse

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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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Australian Teamster Donkey

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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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Australian Stock Horse

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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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