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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The first horses arrived in Australia in 1788 and their long boat journey to get there meant that only the strongest animals survived. This coupled with the dry and inhospitable climate into which they were brought makes the Australian Brumby a tough animal, able to survive extreme drought conditions.<\/p>\n
The stock that fed brumby herds were used as war mounts during both of the World Wars. Today these herds face slaughter in increasing numbers because many consider them a scourge that cause environmental damage.<\/p>\n
Average height 12 – 16.2 hands
\nGenerally small animals<\/p>\n
Varies from animal to animal but should be of riding type
\nHead is large and balanced
\nBack is short and strong
\nHooves are solid and sound<\/p>\n
All colors<\/a><\/p>\n Wild animals are always unpredictable<\/p>\n They are wild animals, however they can be broken and make excellent mounts *All links open in a new window<\/small>Temperament<\/h3>\n
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\nRanch horses
\nRiding horses
\nShow horses<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nAustralian Brumby Horse Register<\/a>
\nSave the Brumbies<\/a><\/p>\nMore Images<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Australian](\"\/images\/australian-brumby-5-1.webp\")
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