The estanciero: a portrait of tradition

In 2016, at an estancia two hours or so from Buenos Aires. We witnessed a touch of the romance of the gaucho, vibrant, enduring. But can an image capture more than just a moment in time? Beyond his good looks, can it hint at a culture that has been the lifeblood of the Argentine countryside for centuries?

The estancieros continue as a living testament to the expert horsemanship and rugged individualism that define their way of life. Behind, a line of horses—each saddled and ready. His gaze, enquiring, in silent challenge to travellers from afar, to a culture that he would never likely know, nor choose.

The weathered hat and the casual fold of his bandana. The relaxed, poised posture. A story of tradition and adaptability, and a proud estanciero culture. A place where the art of horsemanship is still revered and practiced with Argentine passion. This is a world in which where horse and rider must act as one, where skill and instinct must combine.