What does the term Waler mean when related to horses?

Answer 1

A waler is a horse which was developed over years to achieve a horse which was strong and hardy enough for the Australian climate, have enough stamina to be ridden long distances and the ability to work the fields. They were used for the Australian Light Horse in WW1. They are a combination of several breeds which were introduced to Australia during 1788, those being Thoroughbred, Arabian, Suffolk Punch, Clydesdale, Shire, Cleveland Bay, Welsh Cob, Coaching breeds, Hackney, Percheron, Timor Pony and many of the British native ponies.