Brumby Collection

Brumbies (Wild horses) introduced by settlers from the late 18th century have a disastrous impact on the environment
JPF-13183 Brumbies (Wild horses) Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area), Northern Territory, Australia Equus caballus introduced by settlers from the late 18th century have a disastrous impact

Konik horses (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), foal, mare and stallion, tarpan or wild horse, backbreeding

Konik horse (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), foal, tarpan or wild horse, backbreeding

Male konik horse (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), stallion, Tarpan back breeding

Brumbies - wild horses digging for water in dried river bed - Hugh River, Northern Territory, Australia AU-1496T
PPC-20131 Brumbies - wild horses digging for water in dried river bed Hugh River, Northern Territory, Australia D. Parer & E. Parer-Cook contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Feral Horses / Brumbies - Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) - Northern Territory, Australia JPF29222
JPF-14269 Feral Horses / Brumbies Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) - Northern Territory, Australia Equus caballus Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Feral horses - brumbies, Tero Creek Station, New South Wales, Australia JPF19416
JPF-13117 Feral horses - brumbies Tero Creek Station, New South Wales, Australia Equus caballus Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Brumbies: The Unwelcome Legacy of Colonial Australia (150 words) Brumbies, or wild horses, were unintentionally introduced to Australia by European settlers from the late 18th century. These Konik horses, also known as tarpan or wild horses, have since had a disastrous impact on the fragile ecosystems of Australia, particularly in protected areas like Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. In this World Heritage Area, herds of brumbies gallop across the stony, red soil terrain, damaging vegetation and disrupting native wildlife habitats. The Konik horses, including foals, mares, and stallions, have been documented digging for water in dried river beds, further exacerbating the environmental consequences. Backbreeding programs have been implemented to preserve the Konik horse breed, but the feral population continues to grow and threaten the delicate balance of Australia's unique ecosystems. The image of a male stallion from Tero Creek Station in New South Wales serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenge posed by these unwelcome colonizers.