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Charrería, cabalgatas, traditions and horse life around the world.

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Feria de Colima 2026 Horses: Kid Charros, Escaramuza, Teatro del Caballo

A full house watched 'Pequeños Grandes Jinetes' at Colima's Feria de Todos los Santos. Here is what's still on the horse program, how kids start in charrería and how to keep your family safe around horses in a crowd.

Updated Nov 3, 20266 min read

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Charreria National Championship 2026: Results, Suertes and Horses
RG2 won the AAA title at home in San Luis Potosí, México Mío dethroned Reencuentro in the escaramuzas and Julio Coss y León took the charro completo crown. Here are the final results, how a charreada works and what makes a great charro horse.
Nov 2, 202610 min read
Who Is the RG2 Charreria Team? Potosí's 2026 National Champions
The host team beat defending champion Rancho El Soyate by six points at the Arena Potosí, and the last suerte of the night made the difference.
Nov 2, 20266 min read
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Who Is Julio Coss y León? Charrería's New Charro Completo Champion
On Oct. 31 at Arena Potosí, a young rider beat an eight-time champion and a four-time defending champion. Here is who he is, how the final turned and what the FMCH's report settles.
Nov 1, 20265 min read
Cabalgata de los Muertos San Juan del Río 2026: Riders, Photo Prizes
Riders dressed as La Muerte, calaveras and catrinas crossed the historic centre of this Querétaro city, and a photo post now decides the prizes. Here's how the contest works, what's still unknown and how to prepare a horse for next time.
Oct 31, 20265 min read
Cabalgata de Catrinas 2026: Abasolo's Day of the Dead Horseback Ride
A night horseback procession opens the free Festival de las Almas at Rancho Nuevo de la Cruz, with the Gran Desfile next on November 1. Here's what is confirmed, what isn't, and how to make a catrina costume work on a horse.
Oct 30, 20266 min read
Cabalgata de las Ánimas Rosarito 2026: Catrín Horseback Ride, Nov 1
Riders from Vaqueros de Rosarito will carry the Day of the Dead down Bulevar Benito Juárez into a free festival of altars, food and music. Here's where to stand, what to confirm and how to enjoy it with kids.
Oct 30, 20266 min read
Zapopan Horse and Tequila Festival 2026: Dancing Horses, Rodeo, Nov 4–8
Five days of mules, rodeo, working horses and the dancing horse championship at the Pabellón Cultural Universitario. Here is the program, what the tickets cost and how to enjoy it with kids.
Oct 30, 20266 min read
Nacional Charro 2028 Saltillo: Why Coahuila Won It After 30 Years
On Oct. 28 in San Luis Potosí, during this year's Nacional, the Mexican Charrería Federation's assembly ratified Saltillo as host of the 2028 national championship. Here's how a state wins the Nacional, what a host city needs for hundreds of horses, and what the still-unbuilt Gran Forum promises.
Oct 29, 20266 min read
What Is Charro Completo? The One-Rider Charrería Title Decided Oct. 31
Three riders are left in charrería's toughest individual test: a first-time hopeful from Querétaro, a four-time defending champion and an eight-time champion riding at home. Here is how charro completo works, why the manganas decide it and what to watch on Saturday night.
Oct 29, 20267 min read
San Judas Tadeo Cabalgata: Why Mexico Rides for St. Jude on Oct. 28
From Hermosillo to Quintana Roo, devotees are riding to St. Jude's churches this week to give thanks and keep their promises. Here's who the saint is, why the fiesta comes with horses, and how to get a horse through a pilgrimage ride in good shape.
Oct 28, 20267 min read
Copa América Equina 2026 in Palmira: Colombia's Criollo Horse Fair
The 34th Copa América Equina opens Thursday at Asdeoccidente's country grounds on the Cali–Palmira road. The program isn't out yet, but here's how a Colombian Criollo horse fair works and how to enjoy one with the family.
Oct 28, 20266 min read
Day of the Dead Cabalgata in Villahermosa: Oct 31 Night Route, Tips
Tabasco a Caballo's early-October announcement put the turnout at 400-500 riders for Saturday, October 31, with a stop at the Atasta de Serra cemetery. Here's the route, the program and how to keep horses and families safe after dark.
Oct 26, 20265 min read
How Is Charrería Scored? The Tamaulipecos' 457-Point Record Explained
Los Tamaulipecos landed all nine lazos and scored 457 at Arena Potosí, one point past the old mark. Here is how a charreada total is built, why the lazos decide so much and what to watch as the Nacional heads to its finals.
Oct 25, 20267 min read
Charreria in the United States: US Teams at Mexico's Nacional Charro
Texas, California, Virginia and Chicago were on the Oct. 24 card in San Luis Potosí. Here is how US charrería got there, and how your family can find a local team.
Oct 24, 20266 min read
Rio Negro Jineteada Championship 2026: Sierra Grande Hosts Rounds 5-6
For the first time, Sierra Grande hosts two rounds of Río Negro's provincial jineteada circuit. Here's the weekend program, how the three categories differ and how riders earn a trip to Jesús María.
Oct 23, 20266 min read
Manizales Cabalgata Ruling: Alcohol Ban, Breathalyzers, Horse Welfare
A Colombian judge didn't cancel the Feria de Manizales horseback parade. Instead, the judge set the rules for it: sober riders, a protocol in advance and room for animal-welfare monitors. The organizers are appealing only the alcohol ban.
Oct 20, 20266 min read
Ecuador's Chagra Day: Who the Andean Horseback Herders Are
Ecuador's Asamblea Nacional approved it with 138 votes to honor the horseback herders of the high Andes. Here is who they are, what they ride and wear, and how they stack up against the gaucho, huaso and charro.
Oct 20, 20266 min read
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Chivas' Charro Jersey: What a Charro Suit and Piteado Belt Are
Chivas and Nike just put charrería on a soccer shirt. Here's what the real outfit behind it is, piece by piece, and why the stitching on a piteado belt can take months.
Oct 19, 20267 min read
What Is Chilean Rodeo? The Collera, the Medialuna and the 2026-27 Season
About 25 rodeos from Ñuble and Valparaíso to Aysén fill the Oct. 17-18 weekend of Chile's 2026-27 season. Here's how the sport works, from the collera to the Champion.
Oct 16, 20266 min read
Valle de Guadalupe Horse Fair 2026: Oct 24 Program and Auction
Wine country meets horse culture on Saturday, Oct 24. Here is the reported schedule, what each discipline means, and how to plan your day.
Oct 16, 20265 min read
As San Lucas 2026 in Mondoñedo: Galicia's 870-Year-Old Horse Fair
Mondoñedo's historic horse fair opens its 870th edition this week. Here's the horse schedule hour by hour, plus a plain-English guide to the Pura Raza Galega and the ambling 'andadura' gait you'll see in the ring.
Oct 15, 20266 min read
Guadalupe Horseback Pilgrimage 2026: 1,000+ Riders Expected at the Monastery
Riders from about 45 Extremaduran associations spend days on country tracks to reach the Real Monasterio de Guadalupe on October 12. Here is the tradition behind it and what a ride like this demands of a horse.
Oct 12, 20266 min read
San José Misiones Horse Festival 2026: Tropillas and Jineteadas
Argentina's Misiones province holds its 11th horse festival over the Oct. 12 long weekend. Here's the confirmed program, plus a plain guide to tropillas, the prueba de riendas and how a jineteada is scored.
Oct 11, 20266 min read
FERICAB 2026 in Lorca: 100+ PRE Horses, Free Shows and the Full Program, Oct. 15–18
Lorca's international horse fair presented its program on Oct. 9. Here is what happens each day, what you are actually watching in each ring, and how to enjoy Pura Raza Española horses up close without stressing them.
Oct 10, 20266 min read
Tulum Cabalgata 2026: 12.6 km Through Jungle and Beach on October 10
The Fourth Gran Cabalgata Federada rolls out of Aldea Zama this Saturday. Here is what it is, how to watch, and how to keep a horse sound on a long, hot ride.
Oct 9, 20264 min read
ExpoGan Chihuahua 2026: Opening Cabalgata, Dates and What to See
Chihuahua's livestock fair opens with a horseback parade on Thursday, Oct 22. Here is what a cabalgata means in the ranching north, what to expect and how to behave around the horses.
Oct 9, 20264 min read
Lepe Horse Fair 2026: Huelva's Newest Feria del Caballo, Oct 15–18
A town on Spain's Huelva coast is launching its own horse fair, and the program came out on Oct. 8. Here's what happens each day, plus how a first-year fair handles its riders and horses.
Oct 8, 20266 min read
Alvarado Veracruz Cabalgata 2026: 2,000+ Riders on October 17
The 9th Encuentro Estatal de Jinetes brings riders from all over Veracruz to Alvarado during its Virgen del Rosario festivities. Here is what is confirmed, what to double-check, and how to get a horse ready for three hours in tropical heat.
Oct 7, 20266 min read
Peruvian Paso Horse World Championship 2026: 21 Nations in Lima
Germany, China and Greece join for the first time as Lima hosts the third world gathering of Peru's national horse. Here's the program, the traditions behind it and how to go.
Oct 7, 20266 min read
Bragado Horse Festival 2026: Program, Aparte Campero, Jineteada
Five days of gaucho culture in Buenos Aires province, from a Molina Campos tribute to a Sunday jineteada. Here is the confirmed program and a plain-language guide to every criollo horse skill on it.
Oct 6, 20266 min read
Coleo Colombia Ban? What the 'No Más Olé' Ruling Says
Headlines call it a coleo ban, but the court texts say something more precise. Here is what each ruling covers, the dates, and what coleo is.
Oct 5, 20265 min read
Trancas Horse Festival 2026: Tucumán's National Fiesta del Caballo, Oct 8–11
Four days of jineteadas, criollo skills and gaucho parades at the Club Deportivo Trancas, timed to Argentina's October 12 long weekend. Here is the program, the practical details and a field guide to what you'll be watching.
Oct 5, 20264 min read
Una Pará en Gines 2026: Record 85,000 Visitors and the PRE Champions
Seville province's free horse and country-traditions fair closed its 18th edition on Oct. 4. Here is what happened, how the fair works and how to make sense of PRE show results.
Oct 5, 20264 min read
Rancho Arriba Cabalgata 2026: 800 Horses in Ocoa, Dominican Republic
The mountain ride in San José de Ocoa keeps growing: from more than 600 horses in 2025 to more than 800 horses, mules and donkeys this year. Here's what happened, why mules ride alongside Paso Finos, and how to take part responsibly.
Oct 4, 20266 min read
México a Caballo in Mérida 2026: The International Cabalgata and Horse Care on the Route
Yucatán hosted the 12th national assembly of México a Caballo and closed it with a family cabalgata from Umán to Chalmuch. Here is what it is, and how to ride a group trail day safely.
Oct 4, 20264 min read
Charreada de Solteros Tepotzotlán 2026: Night Charreada and Music
'Solteros al Ruedo' pairs a full afternoon of charrería with banda and norteño into the night. Here's what's announced, and a first-timer's guide to the lienzo.
Oct 3, 20265 min read
Charrería for Kids: How Children Start Learning Mexico's National Sport
Tonight a charro school puts on a kids' charrería demonstration at FEREPO 2026 in Villa de Pozos. Here is how children learn the sport, step by step and safely.
Oct 3, 20267 min read
Feria Colipa 2026: Cabalgata, Expo Ganadera and Alta Escuela
Colipa's patronal fair for San Francisco de Asís puts horses at the center of its first two days. Here is the schedule, how a cabalgata and a livestock expo work, and how to visit well.
Oct 2, 20264 min read
Cuetzalan Huipil and Coffee Fair 2026: Cabalgata and Rodeo
Cuetzalan's ten-day fair opens today with two horse events: a paid midnight rodeo on Oct 3 and the traditional cabalgata on Oct 9.
Oct 2, 20264 min read
Charo Fiestas Patrias 2026: Cabalgatas, Jaripeo and the Hidalgo-Morelos Anniversary
Charo, Michoacán gives the Grito in September like the rest of Mexico, then holds a second Fiestas Patrias in October. Here is the horse-heavy program, why the date matters, and how to enjoy a cabalgata with kids and keep riding horses comfortable.
Oct 2, 20265 min read
What Is a Yucatecan Vaquería? Dzilam González Fair 2026
A fair listing for Dzilam González advertises a Gran Charreada this Saturday. Here is what a vaquería really is, how it differs from a charreada, and where the horses fit in.
Oct 2, 20264 min read
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Expo Ganadera Jalisco 2026: Dates, Charrería, Horses, Cabalgata
A family guide to the horse side of Guadalajara's big livestock fair: charrería, dancing horses, mules, the women's gala and the Oct. 24 cabalgata.
Oct 1, 20264 min read
Feria Valle de Allende 2026: The Two-Day Cabalgata de la Virgen del Rosario
A town on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro opens its patron saint feria with a ride that leaves Saturday, sleeps at a rail stop and arrives at noon on the first Sunday of October.
Oct 1, 20266 min read
Feria Zaragoza Puebla 2026: Cabalgata, Escaramuzas and Jaripeo
Zaragoza's feria for Nuestra Señora del Pilar puts its horses on the second weekend. Here is what each event is, what a family visit looks like, and how to act around the animals.
Oct 1, 20264 min read
Fiesta de las Fronteras Rosarito 2026: Cabalgata and the 1773 Marker
A free, family-friendly ride in Baja California retraces the 1773 line that split the Franciscan and Dominican missions, and this year the fiesta is official state heritage.
Oct 1, 20265 min read
Floreo de Soga Charro Rope Spinning: What It Is and How It Works
A floreo exhibition shared the day with barrel racers at FEREPO 2026 in San Luis Potosí. Here is the tradition behind the spinning rope.
Sep 30, 20265 min read
What Is Jaripeo? Mexico's Ranch Rodeo at Mexicali's 50th Fiestas del Sol
Mexicali's fair turns 50 with vaqueros, horses and live norteña music in the arena. Here's what you're watching, how it differs from charrería, and how to take the kids.
Sep 28, 20267 min read
Coleadero Charreria Explained: Steer Tailing Before the 2026 Nacional
The Mexican Charreria Federation just published the rules for its Coleadero Nacional in San Luis Potosí. Here is how the third suerte of the charreada works, how a run is scored and why the horse matters as much as the rider.
Sep 27, 20267 min read
What Is a Chilean Huaso? Horses, Saddlery and the 2026 Puchuncaví Ride
More than 300 riders crossed the Puchuncaví countryside on Sept. 26 in honor of a local saddlemaker. Here's the huaso culture behind the ride.
Sep 27, 20267 min read
Marcilla Horse Fair 2026: Dates, Trashumancia and a 400-Year Tradition
Navarra's Benito Aguerri horse fair fills the Puente del Pilar with horses, livestock and a mounted drive through town. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't yet, and how to enjoy it safely.
Sep 27, 20266 min read
Cabalgata Surutato 2026: Sinaloa's Mountain Forest Ride Turns 20
More than 1,000 riders and about 10,000 visitors are expected in the Sinaloa highlands this weekend. Here's what the ride is, and how to get a horse and a family ready for a mountain cabalgata.
Sep 26, 20266 min read
Huelva Autumn Horse Fair 2026: Dates, Horse Parade and Carriages
Huelva just unveiled its fair poster by Jesús García Osorno. Here's the horse program for Oct. 9-11, and how a Spanish feria del caballo actually works.
Sep 26, 20266 min read
Luján Gaucho Horse Parade 2026: Luján es Tradición and Its Roots
Argentina's traditionalist groups ride through Luján on Sunday to honor the first horseback pilgrimage of 1945, now in a parade format built around horse welfare.
Sep 26, 20266 min read
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What Is Escaramuza Charra? Mexico's Side-Saddle Women Riders Explained
After two Sedena riders fell on the Zócalo pavement on September 16, here is how Mexico's side-saddle team event really works, from the albarda to the scorecard.
Sep 23, 20266 min read
What Is Doma Vaquera? Spain's Working Cowboy Riding Style After the 2026 Copa del Rey
Jerez just crowned Daniel Reyes Aldana and Platino at the 20th Copa del Rey. Here's how Spain's one-handed cattle-country riding works, from the vaquera saddle to the sliding stop.
Sep 23, 20268 min read
What Is a Cabalgata? The Horseback Parade from Guanajuato to Seville
On September 23, Celaya handed Mexico's national symbols back to its Independence riders and Seville broke ground on a home for its Three Kings parade. Here's how both traditions work, and how to ride in one safely.
Sep 23, 20268 min read

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