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Stockyard Muster: Hereford Cattle and Working Horse Russet-coated Hereford cattle crowd the metal rail yards under the harsh Queensland sun, their white faces creating a striking contrast against the rich brown herd. A chestnut stock horse stands saddled and patient, its muscular flank gleaming with a subtle sheen of sweat, while two cattlemen in classic working attire - straw hats, white shirts, and crisp blue jeans - confer quietly nearby. The dusty paddock speaks of long days and traditional agricultural practice, with rocky ground and distant scrub woodland framing this quintessential Australian cattle station scene. Every element communicates a sense of practiced efficiency: the horse's precise stance, the orderly cattle pens, the deliberate positioning of the workers suggest generations of accumulated knowledge about livestock management. The watermarked image captures the timeless rhythm of rural Queensland, where beef production is both a livelihood and a cultural legacy, embodying the resilience and quiet expertise of Australia's agricultural heartland.