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A sturdy bay stock horse stands tethered to a weathered timber fence post, framed by the golden grasslands and scattered eucalyptus trees of Queensland's Darling Downs. Meticulously equipped with a blue-trimmed stock saddle, the horse appears poised and alert, its rich chestnut coat gleaming in the mid-morning sunlight. In the background, a mob of cattle grazes across the dry pastoral landscape, suggesting an active mustering operation typical of this expansive agricultural region. The barbed wire fence and native woodland underscore the rugged, working nature of this Queensland cattle station, where horses remain essential partners in managing livestock across vast, challenging terrains. Dust-muted greens and sun-bleached browns create a classic Australian rural palette, capturing the resilience and timeless beauty of agricultural life in the subtropical grasslands. This image embodies the enduring relationship between skilled stockmen, their reliable horses, and the sweeping agricultural landscapes of regional Queensland.