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Stockyard rhythms pulse through the Kimberley's golden landscape as experienced stockmen guide a dense herd of rust-red Brahman cattle into the steel-railed yards. Mounted on sturdy horses, the workers sit atop their mounts with practiced ease, their broad-brimmed hats and sun-bleached work shirts blending into the dusty, ochre-toned environment. The cattle bunch tightly against the metal gates, their distinctive humped shoulders and loose skin telling the story of generations bred for survival in Australia's harsh northern terrain. A lone umbrella offers a slice of shade, a subtle concession to the unrelenting Western Australian sun beating down on the compact stockyard. The surrounding landscape of weathered gum trees and sparse scrubland frames the scene, a timeless backdrop to the rhythmic dance of mustering - an art form as old as the continent itself. The riders move with synchronicity, their horses an extension of their bodies, guiding the herd with minimal movement and maximum intent. This raw, unedited moment captures the essence of pastoral Australia - resilience, skill, and an unbreakable connection between land, livestock, and the people who work them.