charreada

Pale Mare

[|la charreada] charreada The charreada is a Mexican style rodeo. It is different from American rodeos, where riders race against a clock. In the charreada, judges score the contestants on their skills as riders and ropers. Charros start training at a very young age but cannot compete until they are a least twelve years old.

There are nine events for the charros(cowboys) and one for the charras(cowgirls). Riders begin by parading around the arena on horseback and carrying flags, and mariachi music plays throughout the event. At the end of the evening, everyone gathers to dance, eat and enjoy more music.