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About Waler HorsesAbout Waler Horses





Waler horses were given their name by the area in which they came from, New South Wales in Australia. They are a result of being taken over by the hands of eager settlers aiming to get a new life for themselves and become more prosperous. Thoroughbreds, Clydesdales, Shires, Arabs, and English Native Breeds were all introduced into this breed over time. The Indonesian style horse, the Timor Pony became the most positive source for the Waler horse to evolve. It was this cross breeding that helped aid in keeping the horse breed strong and making it more agile. They began to become the ideal horse breed for military use; they have an excellent stride, fast pace, and an immense amount of energy. Even though they were thought of as great animals, they almost became extinct as time went on due to mechanization. 

Waler horses are around sixteen hands tall. They have a broad forehead with a straight head. Well sloped shoulders and strong quarters, they additionally have a deep chest and powerful legs.