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JINETEADAS of Villa Cerro Castillo - Magallanes and Antartic Region - Last Hope Province - Patagonia

by Barbara Martini (Chile)

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The Jineteadas, is a celebration part of the gaucho culture (local cowboys) done during the summer in various locations of Patagonia (Chilean and Argentinean). In the pict: People from de small Villa Cerro Castillo (449 hab) and it’s sorroundings congregate waiting for the first activity of the day
The Jineteadas, is a celebration part of the gaucho culture (local cowboys) done during the summer in various locations of Patagonia (Chilean and Argentinean). In the pict: People from de small Villa Cerro Castillo (449 hab) and it’s sorroundings congregate waiting for the first activity of the day
As a family festivity, the idea is that everyone participates. The sheep mount is one of the activities for the children. The one that stays longer on top without falling is the winner.
As a family festivity, the idea is that everyone participates. The sheep mount is one of the activities for the children. The one that stays longer on top without falling is the winner.
Gabriel Perez, one of the youngest riders wearing the traditional gaucho attire, preparing himself to ride.
Gabriel Perez, one of the youngest riders wearing the traditional gaucho attire, preparing himself to ride.
Rider (or gaucho) competing. To obtain the highest score and win the rider must not only ride an untamed horse until the bell rings (12 seconds) but also his horse, spurs and elegance will be evaluated.
Rider (or gaucho) competing. To obtain the highest score and win the rider must not only ride an untamed horse until the bell rings (12 seconds) but also his horse, spurs and elegance will be evaluated.
The riders risks their lives each time they mount a horse. This is an extreme sport with a high level of danger and every day there are serious injured, some had even died. In the picture: Group of gauchos around an injured rider.
The riders risks their lives each time they mount a horse. This is an extreme sport with a high level of danger and every day there are serious injured, some had even died. In the picture: Group of gauchos around an injured rider.

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