LoyeB
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Charreadas/Mexican Rodeo
So I was at this huge Mexican flea market today in LA, and saw some videos of charreadas/ Mexican rodeos and I have to say I want to go to one ASAP.
Afterwards went on youtube and saw some clips of one up at Laguna Hanson. Anyways I was wondering if anyone here has been to one or maybe you could
lead me into the right direction of finding one maybe in Tecate or Mexicali.
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DENNIS
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There are Charro associations on both sides of the border and a large Charreada arena in Ensenada.
Charreadas arn't for the feint of heart. There are segments practiced in Mexico that are illegal in the US due to the excessive and brutal nature of
the procedure.
I used to do photography work for the local Charro's Association and sometimes I'd be taken aback by the lack of compassion shown to the horses
involved in these procedures. It's not only a brutal sport, the Charros are called the third line of defense in Mexico. Lots of history involved with
them.
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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Almost all of the traditional fiestas held in cities and villages have Jaripeo/rodeos...and we always enjoy watching the local vaqueros/cowboys and
their kids too show off their roping and riding skills.
Just watch for fiesta signs and check the schedules for the day of the jaripeos...or ask at the tourist info sites.
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DENNIS
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This site looks pretty informative. Just found it and will have to read it later. It's also a Spanish/English lesson.
http://theautry.org/explore/exhibits/charreria.html
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Dave
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You got that right
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
the Charros are called the third line of defense in Mexico. |
I know a Charro group that has an arsenal of automatic weapons, even explosives. Their favorite sport is to shoot then blow up abandoned vehicles.
They tell me it's all perfectly legal.
Who am I to argue? 
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
I know a Charro group that has an arsenal of automatic weapons, even explosives. Their favorite sport is to shoot then blow up abandoned vehicles.
They tell me it's all perfectly legal.
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I guess it is. These guys arn't shoe shiners. They're the wealthy and well connected. A six-shooter is part of their costume and they're loaded, the
guns and the Charros.
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Bajahowodd
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Dennis-That's a great link you posted. It is obvious as to why these folks are wealthy and well-connected. The costumes and equipment cost a fortune.
It's obviously not a peasant endeavor. And, I got a kick out of the fact that the link was for a 2002 event partially sponsored by Robinsons-May! Ah,
nostalgia!
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