VOICED : Escuelas de charrería: el arte de dominar lazos y bestias crece en México

Charrería, a Mexican equestrian art, is gaining popularity with schools dedicated to its teaching. Víctor Terán, not from a traditional charro family, has been learning for three years. The Municipal School of Charrería in Tlajomulco, Jalisco, offers free classes and has grown significantly. Students learn skills from rope handling to animal control. Teams, often named after ranches, compete in events. The ideal starting age is six, but many begin as teenagers. The practice is open to all who are willing to learn.

What motivated Víctor Terán to start learning charrería?

• His family's long-standing tradition in charrería

• A suggestion from his father

• His interest in equestrian sports

• A school project on Mexican culture

When was the Escuela Municipal de Charrería de Tlajomulco founded?

• 2010

• 2020

• 2016

• 2018

What is the first skill taught at the Escuela Municipal de Charrería?

• Moving animals in the arena

• Lassoing and toppling animals

• Floreando la soga (rope work)

• Riding a horse

What is the typical composition of a charrería team?

• Four members from the same family

• Eight or more members, often named after ranches

• A mix of local and international students

• A group of six young learners

According to the teachers, what is essential for learning charrería?

• Starting at a very young age

• Having a family background in charrería

• Owning a horse

• Dedication and effort