"A jackaroo is a young man (feminine equivalent jillaroo) working on a sheep or cattle station, to gain practical experience in the skills needed to become an owner, overseer, manager, etc. Injuries are common and medical help is not widely available. The lifestyle of the Jackeroo is difficult and dangerous. There are many cattle stations to be found in the outback of Australia. In Australia what we call ranches in the United States are referred to as cattle stations and the workers, or cowboys who tend the cattle are called Jackaroos. The dress required goes with the job which includes a cowboy hat, bandana, boots and spurs. A "classic" cowboy herds cattle on horseback.
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