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Dusty light filters through gnarled eucalyptus trees at sunset, casting long shadows across a rustic rural paddock. A skilled horseman sits confidently astride a gleaming black stock horse, wearing traditional rural workwear - a straw wide-brimmed akubra hat, navy long-sleeved shirt, and tan leather work apron. The horse stands alert, muscular and well-trained, with a rich dark coat that reflects the golden evening light. Weathered timber stock yards and chain-link fencing frame the scene, suggesting this is a working station in rural Queensland where horsemanship remains a critical skill for managing livestock across vast pastoral landscapes. The rider's relaxed posture and connection with the horse speaks to generations of agricultural expertise, where stockmen and their mounts work in seamless partnership across challenging terrain. The image captures the timeless essence of Australian rural life - connection to land, animal, and tradition under the expansive outback sky.