Jaripeo

Jaripeo Ranchero or simply Jaripeo  ɣarípeo  is a form of bull riding practiced mainly in Central and Southern Mexico that developed in the 16th century. Originally, it was a form of bull fighting where the rider rode the bull to death, but evolved into a form where the rider simply tried to ride the animal until it stopped bucking.[1][2] Today, there is a modern form in the charreada, which also requires the rider to try to stay on the bull until it tires and stops bucking. Fighting bulls were originally used in jaripeos, but over time, bucking bulls became the eventual mount of choice. Bull riding where the animal is attempted to be ridden until he ceases to buck is also practiced in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Chile.

Charro Style

The Charro style is the oldest of the four modern Jaripeo styles. It is normally part of the multiple event charreada, where it is known as Jineteo de Toro (Bull Riding), but can also be held as a stand-alone event.

Lazo Style

The Lazo style (also known as Michoacan or Tierra Caliente) is the most widely practiced in all of jaripeo.

Grapa Style

The Grapa style (also known as Colima) comes from the central-western state of Colima.

San Luis Potosí Style

The San Luis Potosi style (or simply San Luis) comes from the north-central state of San Luis Potosi.

American Style

Eight-second American Style bull riding, which was influenced by the Mexican charreada (as were the other events in American rodeo), is practiced throughout Mexico, but is most popular in the North of the country. This is the most famous version of bull riding worldwide.

References

  1. ↑ LeCompte, Mary Lou. (1985) "The Hispanic influence on Rodeo" (PDF).  (109 KB) . Journal of Sport History. volume 12. Issue 1.
  2. ↑ Nº 24 /2 · 2008 · Artículo 48
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