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A lone rider guides a dense flock of Merino ewes and lambs along a quiet rural road, framed by a backdrop of muted eucalyptus trees in a classic New South Wales pastoral landscape. The horseback drover, dressed in dark clothing and wearing a protective riding helmet, sits atop a bay horse, carefully directing the woolly mob forward. Hundreds of sheep, their fleeces a uniform soft beige, crowd the sealed bitumen road, creating a living carpet that stretches from grassy verge to grassy verge. Bare winter trees and overcast skies suggest a cool season muster, with the disciplined movement of the flock reflecting generations of Australian agricultural expertise. The scene captures the timeless rhythm of sheep farming - a solitary rider, a sea of woolly backs, and the vast, open countryside that defines rural Australia. Every element speaks to the skill, patience, and connection between stockmen, their horses, and the livestock that are the lifeblood of the nation's agricultural heritage.