BRUMBY: "Brumby" means "ferral horse in Australia". There are no horses native to Australia. Brumbys result from escaped, or purposely abandoned, domestic stock; or their Brumby descendants. Anything from 200 years ago to yesterday. Amongst some Brumby herds, in genetically isolated areas (remote, inaccessable regions) may still be found Waler descendants, without "modern breed" influence. These can be identified by research and qualified judgement. All Brumbys aren't Walers, but some Walers may still be found amongst some Brumby herds. FRIENDS: Digitalkreations - bendigo web design specialists http://www.digitalkreations.info SHOWME Bendigo Business Directory http://www.showmebendigo.info LINKS: Australian Rare and Minority Breeds Association http://www.armba.org.au/waler.htm Waler Horse Owners & Breeders Association Australia Inc Waler Horse Owners & Breeders Association Australia Inc   Waler Horse Owners & Breeders - WEB FORUM WHOBAA FORUM We acknowledge the above Organisation as the caretakers of the Traditional waler horse, applying the same principles, preserving the same blood, that produced this Australian Identity. NEWHAVEN HORSES: Newhaven Horses BOOK: They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? The Treatment of Horses in Australia By Jane Duckworth. ........... “There is a public lack of awareness / understanding regarding the nature of horses; the physical and psychological requirements of their welfare and the true situation regarding the extent of cruelty, abuse and neglect to which many are subjected in contemporary Australia. If this [book] were available to the public it would address these issues and hopefully precipitate reactions which would in turn influence others.” Peter Fisher, President, National League for Protection of Horses, Australia. Janeduck@iprimus.com.au “This book is essential for horse enthusiasts, secondary and tertiary level students, people with an interest in animal welfare and anyone who loves animals”. Last Update: Saturday, June 2nd, 2009 4:32 AM