West Gippsland ASH Branch West Gippsland ASH Branch West Gippsland ASH Branch West Gippsland ASH Branch The Australian Stock Horse The Breed for Every Need The Australian Stock Horse The Breed for Every Need The Australian Stock Horse The Breed for Every Need The Australian Stock Horse The Breed for Every Need Our History
The Australian Stockhorse, possibly the world’s most versatile horse, evolved through selective breeding in response to the demands of the environment. Hardened over years of mustering and droving in trying climatic conditions saw the basis and foundation of Australians first breed Australian horses had been selectively bred for strength and stamina, reliability and versatility. The use of Thoroughbred stallions over condition hardened local mares produced the beautiful strain of tough but stylish animal e
By the late 1960’s and early 1970’s a small group of horsemen and horsewoman deemed it important to establish a Society, so that these great Australian horses would not be lost genetically and future generations could be recognised and officially recorded. In June 1971 the Australian horse was given the recognition it deserved with the formation of the Australian Stockhorse Society.