Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Escaramuzas Amazones de Minnesota
3:15pm-4:00pm  Friday and Sunday
3:00-3:45 Saturday
On Track in front of Grandstand

Escaramuza is the beauty, art and bravery in the sport of Charreria (Mexico’s national
sport/Mexican rodeo). They’re the only female riders in a Charreada. This tradition dates
back to Mexico’s revolution where Adelitas (women soldiers) would ride horseback to distract
their enemies in battle. Now they’re represented as a synchronized choreographed team
riding side saddle in beautiful, vibrant attire. Their choreography is consistent on crosses
and turns all while galloping and using a side saddle. Every single item on them has to be
exactly the same as another. This includes earrings, spurs, dresses, saddles, tack, etc.

Watch the drill, the fancy trick ropers, the spinning riders – all part of the presentation by the Escaramuzas Amazones de Minnesota based in Ham Lake, MN. This team of nine female riders will demonstrate their synchronized routine of crosses and spins performed to music while riding side saddle. Each movement the girls do has a name and will be explained. You’ll learn about the requirements of their sport including their matching attire and tack and a little about their horses. In addition, see three riders demonstrate the Carrera de Giros – the spin race and their skill at sliding stops while Charros in fancy attire and tack demonstrate the art of trick roping.