Jaripeo

Miniature clay scene of a jaripeo by Jesus Carranza Cortes of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco

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 called Jineteo de Toro. It also requires the rider to try to stay on the bull until it tires and stops bucking. American style bull riding (eight seconds) is what is mainly practiced in Northern Mexico.

Charro

Dating back to the 16th century, the Charro style is the oldest of all four jaripeo styles. It is normally part of the charreada, but can also be held as a stand-alone event.

Tierra Caliente

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

Colima

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

San Luis Potosi

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

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