The Australian Brumby Research Unit

BRUMBY COUNTRY Analysis
   
  WILD HORSE (Brumby) COUNTRY

The effect of terrain on the morphology and health of the foot is being studied. Wild horses are being studied in New Zealand, Central and North Queensland and the Northern Territory areas in Australia. Each location has a different terrain ranging from dry sandy desert to wet soft swampland. Location appears to have an effect on the shape and structure of the foot and this effect is being documented. Water holes in this country are typically 50-60km apart and horses travel considerable distances between water and feed.  
 

 
Typical North Queensland - dry rocky Gulf country is displayed in the photographs above.
  • Terrain, soil types and vegetation in habitat anaylsis.
  • Diet and plant selection for nutritional analysis.
 
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