I dreamed of owning a Waler and helping (in a small way) to ensure the survival of these wonderful horses when I heard about the efforts of some individuals to save Walers from stations in northern Australia, where a government horse erradication scheme was planned. I arranged the purchase of a Waler mare with the help of two horse classifiers and some wonderful horse and Waler enthusiasts. My mare began her long journey south, whilst I anxiously counted the days until I her arrival in South Australia. Finally that day came and she arrived safely at our property. She did not disappoint, and so began my love affair with the Waler horse.

Now, we have three brood mares, youngsters in training, and our latest crop of foals. The mares are all station-bred, ensuring the continuation of those highly desirable Waler characteristics.......... My dream has become reality.

Donna Whish-Wilson

Waler Breeder