Exhibition of Charreada

Some people think there is only one way to ride a horse and one way to be a cowboy.

These people might do well to remember that here on the border there's no such thing as having only one way to do anything, and that includes our rodeos.

A charreada is a Mexican-style rodeo that is different from other rodeos. The Mexican cowboy or cowgirl is known as a charro or charra. In an American rodeo the competitors race against the clock, so the emphasis is on speed in any given event. On the other hand, in a Mexican charreada the excellent style and skills of the rider or roper are emphasized, and only one event is timed.