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Australian Stock Horse |
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Australian Stock Horse |
This warmblood was developed in New South Wales, stands an average of 16 hands high and is available in all colors. While the confirmation varies throughout the breed, this stock horse is very hardy, hard working and versatile and possesses a strong constitution and reliable temperament. Derived from Arabian, Spanish, and Thoroughbred horses, the Australian Stock Horse has been used for herding and as a cavalry mount. Uniformity of type is being developed as interest in the breed increases through the Australian Stock Horse Society.
Original stock came from the Australian Waler, which was never recognized as a true breed. However, the Waler served valiantly as a cavalry horse during the Boer War as the standard mount. Its service during wars from Waterloo until the 20th century earned it a fine reputation as a cavalry mount and it was exported to many countries, principally to India. The Waler was originally developed to herd stock, as well as for riding and light harness.
Its name, Waler, came from the major center of breeding - New South Wales. The Waler was developed from Dutch, Spanish, Arab and Barb horses imported from South Africa and Chile in 1795. Thoroughbred blood was added to this foundation stock, establishing a tough and agile horse. Walers were crossbred with more Arabs and Thoroughbreds, as well as Percherons and Quarter Horses, during the 20th century, and these crossbreds became known as the Australian Stock Horse.
The Australian Stock Horse is extremely versatile. Primarily used to herd cheep and cattle, as well as perform in rodeos, the Stock Horse is also good for jumping, polo, eventing, enducance riding and even racing. The Stock Horse's build resembles that of a robust Thoroughbred, with a light forehand, strong back and good legs. It has an alert head and a good temperament. There is good depth through the girth.
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NW Breyer Horse Club & Refiner of Gold Creations Equinealities in place since 1997, Section in place 2001, Updated 3/13/2007 |
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