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Stockman on Horseback Mustering Brahman Cattle in the Kimberley A lone stockman rides atop a chestnut horse, surveying a vast herd of rust-red Brahman cattle grazing across the golden grasslands of Western Australia's rugged Kimberley region. Dressed in a vivid blue workshirt and pale denim jeans, the rider wears a crisp white safety helmet, signaling the modern approach to traditional cattle station work. The herd, predominantly Brahman cattle with their distinctive humped shoulders and loose skin, spreads across the dry seasonal landscape dotted with scattered eucalyptus trees and sparse ground vegetation. The wide-open terrain stretches beneath a pale blue sky, capturing the expansive nature of Australian pastoral agriculture. This scene epitomizes the timeless connection between stockmen, horses, and cattle that has defined Australia's agricultural heritage, blending centuries-old mustering techniques with contemporary safety practices. The image speaks to the resilience and skill required to manage livestock across the challenging and beautiful landscapes of Western Australia's northern cattle country.