Waler
| Waler | |
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Australian riders on Waler horses in November 1914 |
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| Important data | |
| Origin: | Australia |
| Main breeding area: | |
| Distribution: | Australia |
| Stick measure : | 150-170 cm |
| Colors : | all |
| Main application area: | |
The Waler is an Australian breed of horse . The name is derived from its area of origin New South Wales .
history
The whale developed from different original breeds, in particular thoroughbred , Arabs , the Cape horse from South Africa, the Timor pony and maybe some Clydesdale or Percheron . Originally it was viewed as just one type of horse and not systematically bred. However, since the landrace was created under the extreme climatic and harsh working conditions of Australia, a tough horse with great endurance developed that can cope with a lack of food and water. In the 1850s, the whale developed as a pioneer horse. Australian cowboys appreciated the stamina and courage of the waler. They are frugal, robust and insensitive to adverse weather conditions. The cavalry soon recognized the utility of the whale, a warm-blooded breed native to Australia . Over time, ponies began to be crossed to improve maneuverability.
Around 1920 they began to cross horses with higher blood levels with whales and thus obtain travel horses for gentlemen. Good travel horses were raised, but no new breed was established.
In the 1970s, the whale was almost forgotten. Today it is used as a leisure horse and western horse.
description
- Color: all
- Height: 1.52 - 1.70 m
- Suitability: riding horse
- Qualities: balanced, courageous, resilient
Individual evidence
- ^ Bonnie L. Hendricks, Anthony A. Dent: International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds. University of Oklahoma Press, 2007, ISBN 978-0806138848 . P. 433 ( Limited preview at books.google.com )
Web links
- The Waler Horse Society of Australia. (English, accessed October 31, 2010)