We all had so much fun at the horse races during the Fiestas Tradicionales here in Asuncion. My daughter's family is here so it was great to be with
everyone.
I love hangin out by the different camps watching them prepare their horse...this gorgeous filly was my favorite of the day and won!
As usual there was live music and a beer tent where the local vaqueros hang out!
Nomads Mick & Penny fit right in eh!
the horses are walked up and down the track a few times to let everyone inspect them, then they do another couple laps with the jockeys.
this horse needed 2 guys to hold it back.
the winning owners are always so happy!
Apart from the race horses, I love the local vaquero vibe there.
[Edited on 8-17-2017 by shari]Udo - 8-15-2017 at 05:21 PM
Great looking horses!
Thanks for the photos!MMc - 8-15-2017 at 06:07 PM
I can't judge horse flesh, But I know a party.... That is a good day!!!ElCap - 8-15-2017 at 06:19 PM
Love the horse races in Baja. And from what I've seen in San Ignacio, there is some serious side-betting going on, correct?Loretana - 8-15-2017 at 06:57 PM
Wonderful photos!!
Paco Facullo - 8-15-2017 at 07:09 PM
AY Caramba !!!!!
What a great time !
Wonderful pictures to, Shari, thanks for sharing....shari - 8-16-2017 at 10:25 AM
Love the horse races in Baja. And from what I've seen in San Ignacio, there is some serious side-betting going on, correct?
there is all kind of betting, cash, beer, stuff...I have heard of guys betting their cars!BajaTed - 8-16-2017 at 10:37 AM
Beautiful saddle that the lady is using, those stirrup covers are coolfishbuck - 8-16-2017 at 11:41 AM
Nice!shari - 8-16-2017 at 06:57 PM
The Cabalgata which is like a horse rally is always held on Aug.15th and is open to anyone with a horse! It is a nice social vaquero event...I love
all the beautiful saddles and tack...many of it made up in la Sierra de San Francisco. Here they are parading through town following th band playing
in the truck.
and my favorite horse ...Platano!
fishbuck - 8-16-2017 at 07:29 PM
Extra cool. "I wish I was a cowboy baby" I think that was a Kidrock liric...
