And it’s easy to see why. The horse is a creature of grace, power and beauty that has been prized throughout history for its intelligence, speed and strength. From their velvety muzzles to the tips of their flowing tails, horses have been loyal companions in peace and in war.

Horses first came to Australia in the pioneer days and have been used for business and pleasure ever since. Some broke loose and became brumbies, the legendary tough wild horses that have formed part of Australian legends such as the Man From Snowy River from Banjo Paterson’s thrilling epic poem. Horses carried settlers throughout Australia as they founded the important towns, rounded up cattle on Outback stations and thrilled millions in great races like the Melbourne Cup.

And today, you’ll find many horses still used as working horses throughout Australia, whether as a glamorous thoroughbred racehorse or as a jackaroo’s trusty mount. And plenty are loved as companion animals and pleasure horses, too.

Love horses? At Horses Australia, we do too. Bay, chestnut, black, grey, dun or palomino; Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Arabian or Shetland Pony – we love them all!