Waler

American  

[wey-ler] / ˈweɪ lər /

noun

1. a horse bred in New South Wales, Australia, as a military saddle horse and exported in numbers during the 19th century to British India.

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Waler British  

/ ˈweɪlə /

noun

1. a saddle horse originating in New South Wales

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Etymology

Origin of Waler

1840–50; after New South Wales; see -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Waler

Through her glasses she sought the big black Waler.

From Rosa Mundi and Other Stories by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

The two officers rose, as their syces, or native grooms, came up before the bungalow leading two ponies, a Waler and an Arab.

From The Jungle Girl by Casserly, Gordon

"Black Waler Mare, 15-1, six years off, up to 14 stones, easy paces, regularly ridden by a lady touched in wind."

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-29 by Various

"There goes one of the women we couldn't have done without," commented his companion, wheeling his bicycle beside Saxham, leading the brown Waler.

From The Dop Doctor by Dehan, Richard

I remember one very handsome Waler, which went like a lamb with me until suddenly, when cantering quietly along, he took it into his head to try and buck me off.

From The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. by Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace)