Mexican Rodeo(Charreadas)
At these events cowboys demonstrate their skills, both men and women are allowed to compete. Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, where the first Mexican rodeos were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The Mexican rodeo consists of nine scoring events staged in a particular order. Unlike rodeos, most charreadas do not award money , but prizes may take the form of trophies.
At these events cowboys demonstrate their skills, both men and women are allowed to compete. Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, where the first Mexican rodeos were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The Mexican rodeo consists of nine scoring events staged in a particular order. Unlike rodeos, most charreadas do not award money , but prizes may take the form of trophies.