bajacalifornian - 7-22-2013 at 11:37 AM
Huahuatay. Other side of the toll road from the middle of Rosarito, in the hills.
A Baja rodeo from a collection of villages, is a poem or song narrating a cultural story, moment by moment.
Fifty pesos, Tecate, families, extended families, Mexican food - catered by families, starts later than
published and nobody cares. Laughter and music. Lots of it. Last place finishers get as many slaps on the back as first finishers.
Everybody is friendly.
An extended community, Ensenada to Tijuana and Mexicali . . . all are presented by name to the crowd, along with a prayer.
The youngest rider has her own entry presentation.
Bull riding is popular. These kids start young. Today a 15 year old will ride.
Made of rubber. Rubber with memory. Reminders, in later years.
The kid did good.
If you're the only white guy in the stands, expect a warm welcome from the announcer.
Individual horses and tack are given hours of preparation for events.
The weather is cool with occasional light drizzle, of the monsoonal flow.
A great event is our own Pamplona style running of the bull. Twelve volunteers were coaxed out of the audience by the announcer. What a hoot.
The announcer later asked why I had not volunteered. I explained I didn't know what they were going to do.
If I make the jump out of the stands to the arena floor, next chance I'll do it.
Events continued with this doll opening the barrel racing.
Gonna rock at 16.
More Babies . . .
One measure poodle, 3 measures black lab, my wife's 3 month old "Lily".
First rodeo.
Best part? I met vaqueros to ride with soon!
[Edited on 7-22-2013 by bajacalifornian]
danaeb - 7-22-2013 at 12:32 PM
Great photos Jeff! When do they hold the rodeo?
bajacalifornian - 7-22-2013 at 12:44 PM
So far, it has been luck of announcements along the road. I hope to hook up with a schedule along the way. The previous week we found a mini event
associated with the circus. I was sorry I didn't bring my camera.
BajaBlanca - 7-22-2013 at 12:51 PM
Great that you shared!
Mula - 7-22-2013 at 01:26 PM
I wanna go next year!
bajacalifornian - 7-22-2013 at 01:57 PM
You'd enjoy it greatly. Ride too in Cool, pleasant weather.
elgatoloco - 7-22-2013 at 02:43 PM
We have to been to the rodeo in La Mission a few times although it's been awhile. The first time we showed up at the appointed hour and thought we had
the date wrong because there was no one else around. After about an hour folks started filing in and a great time was had by all. Good times. 
windgrrl - 7-22-2013 at 03:34 PM
Wonderful photo series. No too outback, though. Looks as good as the pro rodeo show that starts in my home town next weekend. Thanks for posting!
bajacalifornian - 7-22-2013 at 05:01 PM
Exactly windgrrl - big bang for a quaint small venue.
Where's the home town rodeo going to be?
shari - 7-23-2013 at 07:06 AM
gracias mi estimado...sus fotos son excelente como siempre! buen sabor de jaripeo!
There is something very sexy about cowboys in chaps...and boy what a collection of them in that line up eh!
bacquito - 7-23-2013 at 07:17 AM
Thanks, great photos!
durrelllrobert - 7-23-2013 at 10:45 AM
Very cool!
