Mexican charros practice with their sons before the start of the National Charro Championship in Pachuca, Hidalgo State, Mexico

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Mexican charros practice with their sons before the start of the National Charro Championship in Pachuca, Hidalgo State, Mexico, November 4, 2010. Escaramuzas are similar to US rodeos, where female competitors called "Amazonas" wear long skirts, and ride side saddle. Male rodeo competitors are "Charros," from which comes the word "Charreria." Charreria is Mexico's national sport.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Pachuca, Mexico, North America
Photo credit: © Chico Sanchez / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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