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Escaramuza Mexicana Mexico’s official sport, charrería was developed in the 16th century as Indigenous farmhands went from horse handlers to riders.  Charrería saw a resurgence in popularity after the Mexican Revolution as property was distributed, allowing once landless campesinos, often bound by travel restrictions, to freely travel and compete against other haciendas, or ranches. The charro soon became Mexico’s national symbol, embodying the graciousness, strong work ethic, and fun-loving spirit of the Mexican people. The escaramuza charra is the female component of charrería. Part of an 8-member team, escaramuzas perform intricate, and often dangerous, routines as they ride sidesaddle at fast speeds. Charrería is also a binational sport, with several teams and organizations competing in charreadas throughout the United States. ¡Que viva la charrería y que viva Mexico!

Escaramuza Mexicana

Mexico’s official sport, charrería was developed in the 16th century as Indigenous farmhands went from horse handlers to riders. 

Charrería saw a resurgence in popularity after the Mexican Revolution as property was distributed, allowing once landless campesinos, often bound by travel restrictions, to freely travel and compete against other haciendas, or ranches.

The charro soon became Mexico’s national symbol, embodying the graciousness, strong work ethic, and fun-loving spirit of the Mexican people.

The escaramuza charra is the female component of charrería. Part of an 8-member team, escaramuzas perform intricate, and often dangerous, routines as they ride sidesaddle at fast speeds.

Charrería is also a binational sport, with several teams and organizations competing in charreadas throughout the United States.

¡Que viva la charrería y que viva Mexico!

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