Charrería
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Charrería, also known historically as Jaripeo, is the national sport of Mexico and a discipline arising from equestrian activities and livestock traditions used in the haciendas of the Viceroyalty of
Female charras or "escaramuzas" in a charrería tournament. Mexico City, 2017.
A bull-tailing (coleo) competition on the open range (1825). Bull-tailing, originally a ranching technique, has been a popular sport in Mexico since the 17th century.
A bullfight in Mexico City (1831), where the picadors are dressed as the vaqueros of the hinterland, the Charros.
Tailing a Bull.
Escaramuza charra
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Escaramuza charra is the only female equestrian event in the Mexican charrería. The escaramuza means "skirmish" and consists of a team riding horses in choreographed synchronized maneuvers to music. T
Escaramuza charra in Oaxaca
Charras after the ride