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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 20-year-old heads La Noria Entertainment’s charrería team.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 17, 2025

“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

Escaramuza — a synchronized team equestrian competition choreographed to music — is the only female event in charrería, Mexico’s national sport.

From Seattle Times Aug. 31, 2021

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