ROPING
The skill in handling the rope to lasso the legs of a mare that starts at full speed until it is stopped.
In the photo, Roy Osorio of the Cuenca de Papaloapan team from Oaxaca - 2023 Rancho El Pitayo Centennial National Championship.
ROPING
The skill in handling the rope to lasso the legs of a mare that starts at full speed until it stops.
The fate of the Piales The Suerte de los Piales is one of the most exciting and technical disciplines in the world of charrería. It consists of lassoing a mare at full speed by her hind legs until she stops running. This act requires not only dexterity, but also perfect synchronization between the charro and his steed.
A distinctive element of this luck is the Mexican charra saddle, unique in its kind. Its main difference lies in the headstall, a crucial piece in this feat. The friction of the rope on the headstall is what allows the mare's braking to be smoothed, demonstrating the importance of every detail in the charrería.
Each charro who faces the Suerte de los Piales masterfully decides what padding to put on the cabezal, as well as the type of rope to use. Ixtle ropes, with their different lengths and thicknesses, are essential tools for this challenge. The choice of the right rope is a sign of the mastery and deep knowledge that the charros possess about their work tools.
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