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Windswept horses converge at a sunlit water hole, their muscular bodies glistening in the bright Western Australian pastoral landscape. Rich chestnut, deep black, and dappled grey horses stand partially submerged, drinking from the clear dam surrounded by sparse eucalyptus and grassland vegetation. The herd represents a classic station scene - robust stock horses cooling themselves during the heat of the day, their reflections mirroring in the tranquil water against a backdrop of cloudless azure sky. Fencing defines the paddock's boundaries, suggesting this is a carefully managed pastoral property where these powerful animals gather to hydrate and rest. The mid-morning light casts warm tones across the dusty earth and creates sharp contrasts between the horses' coats and the reflective water surface. This quintessential Australian rural scene captures the raw beauty of horse management in the expansive agricultural landscapes of Western Australia, where water sources are critical lifelines for livestock.