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Merino ewes crowd the rural roadway, their woolly backs a uniform beige against the verdant pasture and tree-lined path. A skilled horsewoman guides the flock, seated atop a dark bay horse, her black jacket and protective riding helmet silhouetted against the soft eucalyptus woodland of rural New South Wales. The horse moves with practiced precision, maintaining a steady pace as the sheep flow around and behind, a living river of fleece moving purposefully through the pastoral landscape. Early morning light filters through the gum trees, casting a soft, diffused glow across the scene of traditional livestock mustering. The rider's posture speaks of quiet concentration and years of inherited agricultural expertise, guiding the flock with subtle movements and deep understanding of livestock behavior. This quintessential Australian farming tableau captures the timeless connection between landholder, horse, and sheep - a powerful representation of the rhythms and skills that define rural life in the southern hemisphere.