Gustavo Fitzsimions rides a horse during Tradition Day, aimed to preserve gaucho traditions and to honour the birth of Argentine writer Jose Hernandez, author of the country's national poem 'The Gaucho Martin Fierro'. Photo: AP
Riders in berets, espadrilles and traditional neck scarves stand out against a dust cloud enveloping a melee of hundreds of horses as they expertly herd the animals.
The riders are gauchos, deft horsemen who occupy a special place in the Argentine psyche, somewhere between legend and reality.
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