The Journey of a Drover

The drovers had to overcome the problem of the long journey by providing sufficient foods for their cattle. The drovers had to rely on the food that could be found along the way. They also have great skill in manoeuvring the herds that often spread over distances by riding ahead on horseback. They also had to be particularly careful that the cattle did not betray into private land as they had to pay for any damage they had done. The drovers had to be on the look-out for farms and blow a horn to warn the farmer of their approach so that their herds will not mixed up. Cattle are easily frightened by sudden loud noises. It took hours to calm and gather the cattle. They also have to cope with robbers that will attack them and the herds. The drovers have to know about temperament of the animals to judge how far and how fast to drive them.