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Two experienced stockmen sit astride well-trained horses in a dusty cattle yard under a cloud-dappled Queensland sky. Wearing classic rural workwear of crisp white long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and denim jeans, these riders embody the quintessential Australian pastoral tradition. Their horses - a chestnut and a bay - stand quietly, demonstrating the deep partnership between rider and mount essential to cattle station operations. The compact, dry yard surrounded by metal fencing suggests this is a working station in the Goondiwindi region, likely during the dry season when the ground is parched and golden. Shadows cast by the riders stretch across the hard-packed earth, highlighting the harsh yet beautiful landscape of inland Queensland. The Al Mabin watermark indicates this powerful image captures the enduring spirit of Australian cattle farming - a testament to skill, resilience, and connection to the land.