This is at a Charro event that we attended in the town of Tlachamilco near Guadalajara. Charro is the same as a rodeo. Before the event started a Christian Mass was held complete with music by mariachi ladies.

The statue is of the Virgin of Zapopan, I believe.

The start of this event was a parade lap by these Charras in their beautiful dresses and well trained horses.

The start of the event. In a measured course the horse must skid on his back hoofs with a minimum of touch of the front feet. The horses really know what to do.

A really nice venue, and we had good seats.

Got to practice some Spanish with the folks seated around us. Amazing how much better the Spanish gets with a little Tequila. The vendors would sell you a bottle, complete with Ice, Squirt and Mineral Water and glasses. Mexicans really know how to have a good time.

This guy was the ring leader. He kept things moving along really well.

The Charras gave quite a show with their precision horsemanship.

Bull riding was very exciting. 

Aparently the horns on this bull were very sharp, they were covered with some kind of leather horn condom.

Bronc riding in Mexico is a little different. They use two hands and stay on as long as they can stand it.

This horse won the  battle.

The men's event with skidding horses. Points are given according to the skid marks.

This kid looked to be only about 12. The horse turns around 5 or 6 times in each direction and must keep it's feet between the lines. Then the rider and horse exit the arena walking backward. These horses were amazing. It must take many hours of training.

Need a saddle, helmet for bull riding. They had em.

Beautiful saddles, that is real silver.

How about a chair for the porch of your hacienda.

Maybe a rope, or a sign for your mailbox.

This guy was making real Charro sombreros. They are made of wool.

If they did not have it, you don't need it.

Nice selection of sombreros. How much do you want to spend?

Hacienda Vieja Tequila was quite smooth.

After the event we stopped at Gordon Well's home. This is Maureen's daughter Jennifer with Belinda.