Height
5 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Various locations
The Lowdown
The Big Horse stands as a tribute to the animal that transformed Australian life - from the explorers who crossed the continent to the Light Horsemen of WWI, from the stockmen who worked vast cattle stations to the champions that thunder down racetracks. Horses arrived in Australia with the First Fleet and quickly became essential to the nation's development. The Big Horse celebrates this heritage, honoring the elegant thoroughbreds, the tough stock horses, and the working horses that have served Australians for over 230 years.
Did you know?
"Australia has around 400,000 horses"
History
Horses arrived with the First Fleet in 1788 and became essential to Australian exploration, farming, and transport. The Big Horse celebrates over 230 years of equine contribution to Australian life.
More Fun Facts
- •The Melbourne Cup is Australia's most famous horse race
- •Phar Lap remains Australia's most loved racehorse
- •The Australian Light Horse served with distinction in WWI
- •Stock horses are bred specifically for Australian conditions
- •Australia has around 400,000 horses
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit racecourses during the Spring Racing Carnival
- 💡The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame celebrates horse heritage
- 💡Many farms offer horse riding experiences
- 💡The Man from Snowy River Festival celebrates horsemanship
- 💡Brumby watching in the Victorian Alps
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
More Big Things Nearby
Big Lizzie
Australia's largest traction engine at Red Cliffs, VIC, a working piece of pioneering history.
Big Ned Kelly
A 6-meter tall fibreglass statue of Australia's most famous bushranger, standing guard over the historic township where Ned Kelly made his last stand.
Giant Koala
A 14-meter tall bronze and fibreglass koala weighing 12 tonnes, marking the gateway to the Grampians region on the Western Highway.