The Australian Stock Horse (or Stockhorse), has been especially bred for Australian climatic conditions. Horses were introduced to Australia for the first time with the arrival of the First Fleet in Botany Bay in January, 1788.
The ancestry of the Stock Horse includes the Arabian horse, Barb horse , American Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred.
The Australian Stock Horse is intelligent, with courage, toughness and stamina, and has a good temperament. The Stock Horse is used for rodeos, harness work, Polo playing and Equestrian competitions, as well as for general riding and stock work on rural properties. ('stock' refers to horses and cattle etc.)
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Australian Stock Horse or Waler - History and origin of the breed, breed characteristics, foundation sires, and pictures.
Breeds of Livestock: Australian Stock Horse - Breed history and charateristics information, from the Oklahoma State University.
The Australian Stock Horse Society Ltd. - About the society, news and upcoming events.
Meta Description: [ Australia's largest Equine Recreational and Pleasure Association ]
Waler Horse Society of Australia - The WHSA aims to preserve the heritage and breed lines of the original Waler Horse, a Warmblood breed originally used on the huge stations in Australia.
Meta Description: [ The Official Web Site of the Waler Horse Society of Australia. ]
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