They're an absolutely incredible breed. Out of the 130 000 Walers that Australia committed to the Great War, only one made it home. Sandy, who belonged to a Major General. In 2012, we only had 700 registered Waler's and part bred Waler's left, so it's lovely to see the breed becoming better known again. A lot of the Austrlian Brumby horses are actually Waler's too!
@renee1741
7 ай бұрын
I was wondering if the Brumby was the same as the Waler - I had heard that Brumbies were used in the wars as well… I am sad for their plight now
@leverage2279
3 ай бұрын
Why was it that only 1 made it home? Were the survivors sold to other countries?
@sparkyfromel
9 ай бұрын
I'm from New South Wale and the Waler are a legend , hard working , very hard working , friendly , intelligent , fast ...!!!
@trishtreagus
Жыл бұрын
My grandfather rode a waler at the charge of Beersheba by the Australian Light Horse in Palenstine in world war 1. Those soldiers loved their horses but had to leave them behind.
@trishtreagus
Жыл бұрын
@@angelatiede2677 Thanks, very interesting site.
@dinoninja47
Жыл бұрын
Amazing history, thank you to your grandfather and his waler ❤
@bernadettecartin
Жыл бұрын
Oh that had to be crushing on top of everything else they dealt with.
@ninakaiser2930
Жыл бұрын
Wow - I didn’t know about the Waler! It’s so exciting to discover the breeds alongside with you! What an honor to ride Clancy as the first person after the long break. I hope he continues to stay well!
@deebee2603
Жыл бұрын
I had never heard of this breed! Clancy is a beautiful horse and such a calm gentleman. You can see how he would be unflappable in almost every situation.
@trishs.4326
Жыл бұрын
Love this breed so much & I am honoured to be able to say I’ve had the chance to ride a waler when I was younger he was just backed the day before and his owner and I went out on a ride the day after & she put my on the stallion he was such a Gorgeous stable natured guy , I felt so safe on him he had me in his care the whole time & after I encouraged him to go into and enjoy a lope & Collected canter my friend admitted to me that that was his first canter in saddle with someone in saddle on his back . He definitely didn’t let it be known at the time as he was like a horse that had been ridden for ten or so years , strong soft in the mouth and dependable & safe to ride . I felt so in awe & honoured that I was the one who got to show him gently how fun it was to be ridden at a lope , collected canter & to go as fast as he wanted to go then come back to collected then into a trot then back into a relaxed walk all without any fuss from him what so ever and all with the lightest of hand control that I ever needed on any horse , that was when I fell deeply in love with this breed and that fella she called him Ozzie ;-D she was American from Madison county & came over here to live & to own & breed the Waler breed she had always had Quarter horses before that and I also had quarter horse x breeds myself .
@czarfore
Жыл бұрын
The Lighthorsemen of course. Clancy looks like a solid, intelligent, and faithful fellow.
@jessiebarnard8399
Жыл бұрын
I had not heard of the Waler. Thank you I enjoy your program learning about all the breeds. Your a very lucky lady to get to experience meeting them all.
@emmonstrex65
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of the Waler- beautiful horses!
@ciaragough1335
Жыл бұрын
Clancy 💞💞💞 thanks for this introduction to a GORGEOUS breed Alyssa. He's a credit to his human - he's magnificent 🙂🙌🏻💖
@janettekoehler599
Жыл бұрын
I have been battling riding anxiety (for no real reason). Your quest rides have inspired me to do my own, and rediscover the love of riding. I challenged myself to 30 rides each with a component out of my comfort zone. So far I’ve done 15, and it is truly thanks to you. Your videos reminded me how enjoyable riding is, they take the focus of of the negative allowing my mind to remember the joy.
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Janette, It's an honor to hear that DiscoverTheHorse has inspired you! I love the time that I get to spend with horses and it's my goal to share that joy. Thank you for sharing your 15 successful rides. I am so proud of you, and I look forward to hearing when you reach your goal of 30!
@aquamarine5180
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to learn of the Waler breed and its history. Clancy is such a handsome boy! I love his coloring. Thank you for taking us to Australia!
@trishs.4326
Жыл бұрын
I love how Clancy is agreeing with all that his owner is saying as she speaks
@SuperMissblueeyes
Жыл бұрын
Clancy is stunning! I didn't know about the Waler. Teresa thank you for inviting Alissa to meet & ride Clancy & teaching us about the history of the Waler. And thank you for sharing your story.
@annwagner5779
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful baby! Yes, I had heard of the Waler Horse. But I just knew they were from Australia, I knew no more detail. Thank you for filling in more!
@doctari604
4 ай бұрын
The first time I ever heard of a True Australian Waler was in the Aus. TV Series "McLeod's Daughters"...It saddened me deeply to hear that their breeding was almost extinct. This video was lovely to watch and Clancy was a gorgeous horse. ❤
@robyn203
Жыл бұрын
I’ve just discovered your channel and I am enjoying meeting all the breeds of horses. I am an Australian and have heard of the Waler breed only because of the movie called War Horse. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel, Robyn! Thanks for joining me on the adventure! :)
@bernadettecartin
Жыл бұрын
I read the book but don't remember Walers being mentioned. Joey was from GB. Wales maybe? Must reread it. There's the painting of him either in a church or the town hall maybe, or that's where it WAS. Hoping it's still there after the movie surely skyrocketed interest in him.
@PrayerWarrior4
Жыл бұрын
Love this series 😍 thank you so much
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear! Thanks for joining me on the adventure!
@SamhainBe
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful horse - Save the Waler!
@oakdeneemporium6014
Жыл бұрын
Walers are a legendary horse here in Australia and other counties wanted them when they went to the front during WW1 as they thought they were the toughest of them all.
@roselynden-bell9875
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I had heard of The Waler, but did not know its origins, or characteristics. Very informative video, thank you.
@bonnieloff7360
Жыл бұрын
I had never heard of the Walker before your KZitem video. They're beautiful! Of course they are! They're horses😉😄 Thank you so much for your videos!❤
@julesmarwell8023
Жыл бұрын
Alyssa, Australia loves you. we have lots of empty land for you to roam. God bless you.
@Clfike
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful horse and a wonderful story. I had never heard of the breed and am truly impressed! Thanks for introducing Clancy to us! ❤
@willpp9999
Жыл бұрын
He looks like a clydales cross thoroughbred , l have a horse that looks like a twin , same bone , colour , 17 hh .. great nature
@Froby2378
Жыл бұрын
Ohhhh Clancy, his horse was my favorite besides Denny of course. ❤
@rockannand
Жыл бұрын
How amazing to come across a breed that is basically unheard of this side of the world. Very interesting and educational. Thanks Alyssa
@falcolf
Жыл бұрын
So cute, I've never heard of these noble sweeties before ❤
@Starspices_Adventures
Жыл бұрын
I love THIS BREED!!! Omg! Can they live in any place? Or just Australia? They are so so beautiful and amazing!
@BethBArtz
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing this horse, and being given some of the history. Thank you very much!
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
@rinnybooo
Жыл бұрын
Aww! such a pretty horse!! I was not familiar with the Waler until I watched this video! cant wait to see you ride more of our amazing horse breeds we have here in Australia
@rhondaengness7214
Жыл бұрын
Incredible history of this breed!
@philippcheyne9987
Жыл бұрын
Lovely to see an Australian horse in your review, he looks like such a gentle soul
@Marymooau
Жыл бұрын
Love walers. My friend has a blue roan. Gorgeous horses.
@ponylovermadden4560
Жыл бұрын
Well if he isn't the gentlest horse I've ever seen!
@birgit4314
Жыл бұрын
Clancy ist ein ganz tolles Pferd! Ich finde deine Reisen so toll. Man lernt einiges über die Pferde Rassen, die Menschen und die Länder. Love your channel 🐎❤💯.
@WILLIAM1690WALES
Жыл бұрын
Apparently it’s called New South Wales because it reminded Captain Cook of the coastline of south Wales bit of trivia I know I just happened to be from North Wales another great footage of a breed of horse I have never heard of before🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸
@kriskay7012
Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of the Waler until now. So many interesting and beautiful breeds to learn about. I rode my little QH for 3 hours today, going to soak in the tub now.
@calysiagamer1237
Жыл бұрын
I have not (heard of the waler) and I'm Australian- This is a huge gap in my education that I'm glad to have filled. I know what my next hyper fixation is... Australian horses is the answer.
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
So glad you found the video, thanks for watching! The next several episodes will feature horse and pony breeds from Australia, so I'll try to help out with your next hyper fixation. 😁
@Faelani38
Жыл бұрын
I have kinda heard of them. Ive been looking at breeds from around the world since I was 12. :) He is very beautiful and gentle.
@duffyhurley7856
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you came to Australia and met the lovely Waler … I messaged you a month or so ago and suggested the Waler and the Brumby .. I hope that is your next stop while you’re in Australia … I really love watching you channel.. thank you so much
@mikegregory5620
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic true story from WW1 about the Waler called Bill the Bastard by Roland Perry, absolutely captivating story.
@tinnedrat
Жыл бұрын
omg i just realized that this means you’re gonna meet a brumby im so excited
@GospelGirl23
Жыл бұрын
They are a fantastic breed. I love mine ❤
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
💜
@payntpot7623
Жыл бұрын
I think there are 4 distinct categories of Walers: Pony, light officers. light infantry. heavier artillery types. Will you do the Aussie Stock Horse, and the Australian Pony as well as the Brumby whilst in Australia? Some brumbies are basically Waler bred also. I see you had fun with the Aussie Draft!!
@eachlovediva
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of this breed but looks to be a great trail horse and furry friend to hangout with.
@daily_dogs9261
Жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel and I love watching your videos! Beautiful horse. ❤️
@bernadettecartin
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know they could be so big. Also thought they were finer boned. Clancy looks a good sturdy fella.
@GospelGirl23
Жыл бұрын
Their structure varies. I’ve got 6 here of which 4 of the mares are similar in build but yet so different, another mare that’s completely different again, a 21 month old colt that’s different again and my stallion is a finer build.
@tinutolat2433
Ай бұрын
Yes
@kathyberger6650
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful horse! ❤️🐴
@patriciavarga4084
Жыл бұрын
He’s so sweet
@laurabadger9113
Жыл бұрын
I have never heard of them until now! Love these gentle giants!
@patriciavarga4084
Жыл бұрын
I had never heard of a Waler.
@DakotaCelt1
Жыл бұрын
I've heard about it. I learned about them many, many years ago in a horse breeds book.
@allysmith2284
Жыл бұрын
Love Walers! I love seeing them at their best..
@courtneywagner7707
Жыл бұрын
You always make it look so easy! Love your joy for adventure and "go get it" attitude. You are a gem!
@wholefoods4480
Жыл бұрын
As a Australian and a waler owner, these horses are unbelievable, there trainable temperament amazing. Size I will have to challenge though my young boy is 18.2 hh at 5. And they come in a very wide range of colours and patterns.
@SimplyGobsmacked
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of the Waler. Loved this episode. Thank you so much for bringing us along on your rides!
@rosepickering1615
Жыл бұрын
Awesome saddle
@angelatiede2677
Жыл бұрын
Learn about Walers here walerdatabase.online/old-fashioned-horse/
@PsychicIsaacs
Жыл бұрын
I have a Waler cross American Curly. She's a beautiful girl!
@joannesmartens9442
Жыл бұрын
I will tell to a friend in LA about this video, because she is from australia, an aussie😘
@zaktheadventuredog4024
Жыл бұрын
I have never heard of the Waler before? that was really good. Will be visting the Brumby horses soon? xx
@karenrobbins2802
Жыл бұрын
Wow no I didn’t know about the waler and I live here in Aus thx so much for introducing us to some of the most iconic breeds that shaped our world 🌎 ❤
@sandiplimbu1685
Жыл бұрын
Superb
@picobello99
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have heard of the Waler before, but not what they looked like. Now I know 😍 I think it's it's interesting to see both the Timor pony and several draft horse breeds in it's origin.
@creatureris
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Welcome to Australia!
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@DebraHuewe10858
Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of the Waler, thank you for sharing !!!!
@janetcameron4743
Жыл бұрын
"The Man From Snowy River" was a wonderful movie! I've never heard of the Waler before. Thank you. Now, is there such a breed as the wild "Brombies" of the Grampian Mountains? In the movie, the Calvary Colonel was buying up large lots of "Brombies." ... Australia's history is interesting, both human, and equine.🤗
@oakdeneemporium6014
Жыл бұрын
Yes we have wild horses known as brumbies
@celestinacowgirl9075
Жыл бұрын
nice
@hollybolly1
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Australia. It’s a harsh land for horses-
@leaflover3497
Жыл бұрын
He certainly was calm. Good horse for a novice rider.
@veronicasmith1147
Жыл бұрын
He is a really beautiful horse 🐴🐎🦄
@RewriteDaScript
Жыл бұрын
Hi from northern Australia so exciting you are here! Are you planning on riding the Australian Stockhorse while you are here?
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Their episode will be coming out very soon! :)
@RewriteDaScript
Жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverTheHorse Awesome can’t wait! Slightly biased to the stock horse as my horse is one 🥰
@christinafragis7224
Жыл бұрын
Welcome downunder Alyssa, I hope you have a chance to ride a Brumby too 😊😊
@rheannonrichards7222
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! You should explore the Percheron next!👀😊 They’re my favourite breed (even though it’s impossible to pick🥲)
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I can't wait to film the Percheron, they are such a fun breed!
@joannesmartens9442
Жыл бұрын
Hope you read a new comment that i made on your video about the friesians. 😘
@VK-qe7if
Жыл бұрын
No I've never heard of the Waler horse. I think they are beautiful well balanced, steadfast horses 🐎
@faithboldi1396
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever ridden a Le Cheval Canadien before? Would love to see you riding one
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
I love them! I owned one when I was younger and tragically lost him to cancer. I haven't seen them in person since then, but I cannot wait to film them for the project!
@mbr7156
Жыл бұрын
interesting hooves -- they look so "short". great horse. i love the height differential within the breed🤣
@thecosynovelist
Жыл бұрын
There's relaxed, and then there's Clancy.
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, exactly!
@AniRSm
Жыл бұрын
Will you ride the (wild) Brumby horses? I heard they were like Mustangs in the US, but in Australia. :)
@DorothyLegg-s5v
10 ай бұрын
I understood that greys or any mount with a grey colouring was not accepted by the army.
@leverage2279
2 ай бұрын
Are Walers the hardiest horses? I've read that in the 1st world war, a waler horse managed to carry all 5 injured soldiers.. and even better than camels because they could travel continuously in the desert for 36 hours straight with very minimal food and very few water..and carrying the weight of a soldier with very heavy equipments and ammunitions
@DoctorXProducer
Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted a Waler from the moment I read about the Battle of Beersheba (1917). I've recently started playing polo here in Tennessee and wonder what the prospects are of purchasing one from Australia and shipping one here. Anyone in the comments section able to help me out? Thanks in advance!
@cassandradelune
Жыл бұрын
Do you know what brand of saddle that was? It looked really nice
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
It is from DP Saddlery LP.
@sandymacdonald4810
Жыл бұрын
Have you ridden the Kaimanawa horse of New Zealand yet?
@DiscoverTheHorse
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I filmed them on this last trip, so they will be one of the upcoming episodes! :)
@sandymacdonald4810
Жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverTheHorse ooh can't wait!
@MELODYMUNRO
Жыл бұрын
The horses that served in the middle east campaigns during WW1 (The charge of the light brigade etc)- none of them returned to Australia, they were all shot/put down - something which greatly upset their soldiers/riders.
@marymacgregor6952
Жыл бұрын
Do you ever ride American or Canadian breeds?
@Jazzy_2.0
Жыл бұрын
I thought u were going to ride a brumby
@madalynbelzowski6884
Жыл бұрын
No, I had never heard of this breed but sure is tall.
@GospelGirl23
Жыл бұрын
They range from 13hh to 17hh. Average height is 14.2 to 15.2hh, they don’t stop growing until well into their teens.
@tomperkins4620
Жыл бұрын
I don't agree that the breed was nearly extinct, they lived on in all the stock horse herds with long ancestry blood lines throughout Australia. Many direct decendent's and close relatives of horses that went to the Desert campaign in WW1 can still be found in the breeding programs of stock horse breeders and their registry. The belief that the only true Walers exist in wild horse herds running in outback stations is also not true, these wild horse herds originate from same original stock horse herds currently being bred on the large holdings of many hundreds of thousands to millions of acres. the real difference being the wild herds are badly inbred while the managed herds of stock horses have been bred using the introduction of outsourced stallions to prevent inbreeding and to constantly improve the bloodlines.
@bronwynberman7401
8 ай бұрын
It would have been nice to see him ridden in a traditional Australian stock saddle and a Barcoo bridle. Clancy is a beautiful horse but he would not have been chosen to go to war because of his white markings. He would be seen in the dark. The less white they had the better.
@fisher898
Жыл бұрын
Anyone with an interest in horse , or history, should read “ Bill The Bastard “. About a Waler horse in the war. Fascinating and most enjoyable read.
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