Intro
Perhaps made most famous by one scene in The Man from Snowy River in which an Australian Stock Horse and his rider plunge down the side of a mountain. These horses are quick, tough and strong and owe some of that to their brumby blood.
Origins
Developed over time from the original Australian horse breed the Whaler, the Australian stock horse’s original bloodlines came from the South African Cape and arrived on the Australian continent in 1788.
Heavy Thoroughbred influence with traces of Percheron and Quarter Horse blood give this stock horse versatility and strength.
Features
Average height 15-6.2 hands
Hardy and true
Hardy and true
Physique
Alert head
Deep girth
Strong back
Deep girth
Strong back
Traditional Colors
Solid colors
Temperament
Reliable
Versatile
Hardworking
Versatile
Hardworking
Use
Hearding
Cavalry
Showing
Cavalry
Showing
Helpful Links
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Australian Stock Horse Society
Australian Stock Horse U.S.A.
Australian Stock Saddle Co.
Australian Stock Horse Society
Australian Stock Horse U.S.A.
Australian Stock Saddle Co.
Where to Buy
Australian Stock Horse Studs
Video
Australian Pony
Intro
History dates back to the early 19th century when the first settlers arrived and brought horses and ponies with them to work the land. By the early 20th century the crossbreeding of the imported horses had created many solid pony types.
Origins
Main initial contributors to the Australian Pony are English Thoroughbred, Hackneys, Welsh Mountain and Cob type, Arabian, Timor, Hungarian and Exmoor ponies.
In 1931 the Australian Pony Stud Book Society was formed to establish and document a standard of type. The stud book contains the records of many different pony breeds and the Australian pony section encompassed the British mountain and Moorland pony breeds along with stock bred in Australia.
Features
Average height 11 – 14 hands
Action is smooth and free
Action is smooth and free
Physique
Head should be alert with a flat forehead
Neck is slightly crested, long and fine
Back is strong with a deep girth
Tail is well-set and carried high
Legs are strong and fine with well-shaped joints
Hooves are strong and neat
Neck is slightly crested, long and fine
Back is strong with a deep girth
Tail is well-set and carried high
Legs are strong and fine with well-shaped joints
Hooves are strong and neat
Traditional Colors
Any color is allowed (except pinto patterns) although grey is preferred
Temperament
Alert and sensible
Even tempered and often used as a children’s horse
Even tempered and often used as a children’s horse
Use
Riding pony
Show pony
Eventing pony
Driving pony
Mounted games
Show pony
Eventing pony
Driving pony
Mounted games
Helpful Links
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Australian Pony Stud Book Society
Pony Club Australia
Australian Pony Stud Book Society
Pony Club Australia
Video
Australian Draught
Intro
Developed over the years through crossbreeding of Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire and Suffolk Punch which were all brought to Australia in the colonial days. Belgian draftblood was also introduced later.
Origins
The Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Society was founded in 1979 to protect and document the breeds bloodlines.
There is very little information about this breed.
Features
Average height
Traditional Colors
All solid colors
Use
Work horse
Riding horse
Agriculture work
Show horse
Riding horse
Agriculture work
Show horse
Video
Australian Brumby
Intro
Since horses were brought to Australia they have become an integral part of the existence there. Wild Brumbies run freely in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Northwestern Australia.
Origins
The first horses arrived in Australia in 1788, having to come by long boat journey meant that only the strongest animals made the journey. That coupled with the dry and inhospitable climate in which they live makes the Australian Brumby a tough animal able to survive in drought conditions.
The stock that feeds the 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.
Features
Average height 12 – 16.2 hands
Generally small animals
Generally small animals
Physique
Varies from animal to animal but should be of riding type
Head is large and balanced
Short, strong back
Solid and sound feet
Head is large and balanced
Short, strong back
Solid and sound feet
Traditional Colors
All colors
Temperament
Wild animals are always unpredictable
Use
They are wild animals, however they can be broken and make excellent mounts
Ranch horses
Riding horses
Show horses
Ranch horses
Riding horses
Show horses
Helpful Links
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Australian Brumby Horse Register
Brumby Watch Australia
Wild Horse Research
Save the Brumbies
Australian Brumby Horse Register
Brumby Watch Australia
Wild Horse Research
Save the Brumbies
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