Charreria Mexicana: An Equestrian Folk Tradition

In this first major English-language interpretation of charreria, Kathleen Mullen Sands describes the evolution of this equestrian tradition, highlighting the role of horsemen and women throughout Mexico’s history. For those who believe cowboy culture and rodeo represent historic horsemanship in the United States, Charreria Mexicana reveals a festival of equal complexity and distinction.