Horse Culture

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

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Charreria National Championship 2026: Dates, Suertes and the Horses

171 men's teams, 160 escaramuzas and 15 charros completos head to Arena Potosí. Here is the calendar, how a charreada works and what makes a great charro horse.

Updated Sep 23, 20267 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