Grassbrook Equine

Some of you may already know, but it is Beersheba Day today : in memory of the charge of the Australian Lighthorse into occupied Beersheba, Beersheba Day commemorates that Charge at Beersheba, on Oct 31st, 1917, for  the gaining of the wells for the allied forces was a pivotal point of WW1;  the subsequent end to Turkish occupation of Israel, and the surrounding areas, named Palestine, by the British.   

Next month, on the 11/11/2011, is Remembrance Da...

http://www.walerhorse.com/whsa/statement.htm

WHSA statment on foundation selection, breed evolution, and breed continuance.

There are many WW1 photos, available to look at on the War Museum's online archive. I have been sifting through the photos, and have found some beautiful examples of mounted cavalry horses. I encourage anyone with an interest in either horses or Australian history to have a look.

http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/C04795

http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/PS0671

http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/DAOD0028

follow the links to get you there easily!

http://ten.com.au/watch-tv-episodes-online.htm?movideo_p=41457&movideo_m=122514

This link is for a Australian kids show, and the segment they did on the Waler horse. Check it out and see some lovely specimans in action  (Including their owner!).