Don't know why these links don't make the complete link. But there it is. . .David K - 10-6-2013 at 07:58 AM
Thank you! What is a cabalgata? Looks like a rodeo or jaripeo?
Keeping the Old Baja traditions alive
Mulegena - 10-6-2013 at 08:04 AM
In Spirit - always with you on your rides, Mula!!
One day I really, really hope to tag along with you wonderful Cabalgateros.bajacalifornian - 10-6-2013 at 09:28 AM
I too was with you in spirit. See you in a couple weeks . . .bajajudy - 10-6-2013 at 10:04 AM
What fun!durrelllrobert - 10-6-2013 at 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by David K
Thank you! What is a cabalgata? Looks like a rodeo or jaripeo?
A blessing of the horses (and riders)???bajacalifornian - 10-6-2013 at 10:40 AM
Wow Cher . . . saw your FB picks!
Liz was there. Enjoy it did she?
Races, Juan and the rest.
Well, there'll be more.Mula - 10-6-2013 at 04:45 PM
They are talking about doing the same thing for Semana Santa Saturday.
This was GREAT!!!!!Mula - 10-6-2013 at 04:51 PM
Sorry, I deleted the explaination of a Cabalgata by mistake. I thought it was double posted. Will make another post tomorrow explaining what it is
all about.Mula - 10-6-2013 at 05:54 PM
Yes, Liz went. She rode my Macho mule Alazan.
She had a good time and we vetted San Nic animals this morning.
And of course Chuparosa won the first race between her and Celia. . . and Celia won the second race.
Can't lose when you own both mulas!!!
[Edited on 10-7-2013 by Mula]Paulina - 10-6-2013 at 06:42 PM
Thank you for the link to the fb photos. I enjoyed them very much.
Loved the photos!!!!rts551 - 10-7-2013 at 03:41 PM
Will look for your explanation Mula, I always thought it was an Arizona Pole Dance.Mula - 10-7-2013 at 04:14 PM
O.K., here goes.
A cabalgata is literally a 'horse walk".
It's a procession or parade to a town or destination generally associated with the Catholic Church and the town's patron saint.
In the past times, the people would don their best clothes, saddles, etc and all meet at the church for a mass and meal together to celebrate the
saint's day.
This is a tradition that is fast dying since kids are all moving to the cities, computers, cell phones, etc.
By having cabalgatas now, we are trying to preserve a part of cultural traditions.
The San Javier Festival the 1st week of December was started with cabalgatas from all directions to San Javier for Saint Javier. Now is has grown to
a full blown 3 day festival.
I hope this helps to understand what we are all about - .. . .luv2fish - 10-7-2013 at 07:20 PM
