The game consists of a horse collar, composed of two huasos and two horses, who must stop a young bull within three chances to receive different scores.
Rodeos are held inside circular enclosures called rodeo rings. … See more

The game's origins go back to Imperial Spain's colonial era (1598–1810), as part of traditional Chilean peasant festivals.
Establishment
The birth of the … See more

The official organization in charge of the Chilean rodeo is the National Sports Federation of the Chilean Rodeo, while the labour organisation is run by the National Federation of … See more

Animal rights organizations object to Chilean Rodeo and refuse to call it "sport". The arguments against this activity are related to the … See more

In 1949 the first National Rodeo Championship took place in Rancagua and the first champions were the riders Ernesto Santos [es] and José Gutiérrez Salgado [es]. The rider with the most victories in the history of the championship is Juan Carlos … See more

Although the Chilean rodeo has been declared a national sport, it is in a precarious position in terms of finances, political support and promotion. Part of the reason for this is that … See more

The rodeo is not only a sporting event but also a party where friends and family gather. Normally, it is held on the weekend and includes activities such as craft fairs, horse shows, … See more