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The Drover - Crossing the bridge
The Drover - Crossing the bridge
Judi


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Date Uploaded: Feb 4, 2007

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 The traffic has to be stopped in both directions of the highway so the cattle can be brought over the bridge.

The drovers drive the cattle on horseback along the long paddock for up to 9 months a year. The long paddock originated over a century ago when there was little to no water available for the stock. The cattle were then driven out onto the roads and covered hundreds of kilometers grazing the roadside. Not only did this keep the roadside trimmed but the cattle were conditioned. This tradition has continued to this day.

This week I will be covering the crossing of paths of two extremely large herds of cattle as they venture on their way.

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 02/24/2007 10:42:23 PM
wonderful series judi. is this for publication?
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 02/12/2007 02:22:18 AM
Originally posted by Jutilda:
I love seeing all of the vehicles off to the side taking time back for a few moments to let the horses and cattle take center stage. GREAT capture.


This is quite a setup. The authorities are brought in to stop traffic in both directions so the group can cross the bridge. The cars off to the site are part of the drovers vehicles....they carry their belongings...their are also large semis travelling with them.
 02/12/2007 02:21:09 AM
Originally posted by CNovack:
Just discovered your series. Wonderful series that gives us a taste of "a day in the life" and a little history to boot. Great shot that shows us how the herd gets moving along. Something that I found interesting - there are a few loose horses behind the Drover. Are they conditioned to follow the lead horse and mayhap help keep the cattle in line as well?


The horses are trained to stay with the group. Each day the drovers choose their mount and that horse works all day.
 02/11/2007 09:21:03 PM
I love seeing all of the vehicles off to the side taking time back for a few moments to let the horses and cattle take center stage. GREAT capture.
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 02/11/2007 09:16:41 PM
Just discovered your series. Wonderful series that gives us a taste of "a day in the life" and a little history to boot. Great shot that shows us how the herd gets moving along. Something that I found interesting - there are a few loose horses behind the Drover. Are they conditioned to follow the lead horse and mayhap help keep the cattle in line as well?
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 02/05/2007 06:35:58 AM
Great DOF clarity and colors!
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 02/04/2007 07:42:54 PM
Awesome series here Judi, and you shoild be very proud of your wonderful record of our Aussie Drovers lifestyle that you have captured..... Truely a remarkable series.....
I am just in awe of your photography, and the wonderful way you look at life.....
I love them all.

Message edited by author 2007-02-04 19:44:11.
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 02/04/2007 10:13:13 AM
How cool is this, very very!!
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