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charrería

American  
[chahr-uh-ree-uh] / ˌtʃɑr əˈri ə /

noun

  1. an equestrian sport, consisting of several distinct competitions testing traditional horse-riding skills: the national sport of Mexico.


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To this day, charrería is Mexico’s national sport.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2026

The food, the colors, the traditions, the culture, the family, charrería, mariachi, tequila, don’t get me started,” Aguilar told The Associated Press, laughing, before the show.

From Seattle Times Apr. 2, 2024

Longtime equestrian Geronimo Bugarin said there are nine elements of charrería, including bull riding, mare riding and calf roping, and appeared dismayed at the prospect of not being able to continue those activities.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2023

“If we lose one of our key elements of charrería, it’s like you don’t have a charrería,” Bugarin said.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2023

Although charrería has been popular for generations throughout Mexico and United States, the sport has only gained popularity in Washington state during the last 15 years, said Pimienta.

From Seattle Times Aug. 31, 2021

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