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Madrid’s “Las Ventas” bullring became an authentic home of one of the most traditional North American sporting events with Rodeo Europe Tour 2009 between the 18 and 19th of September, Madrid, Spain, 19/09/2009.

[EN] Madrid’s “Las Ventas” bullring became an authentic home of one of the most traditional North American sporting events with Rodeo Europe Tour 2009 between the 18 and 19th of September.

Fifty of PRCA best cowboys and cowgirls, among which was spanish Patricia Jarque, showed their mastery in seven disciplines: bronco bare back and saddle riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf solo and team roping and barrel racing.

[ES] La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas en Madrid fue durante los días 18 y 19 de Septiembre el hogar de uno de los espectáculos más tradicionales del viejo oeste con el inicio de Rodeo Europe Tour 2009.  

Unos cincuenta de los mejores vaqueros de PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association), entre los que aparece la española Patricia Jarque, demostraban su maestría en siete disciplinas: monta de caballo bronco con silla y a pelo, monta de toros bravos, laceo y derribo de ternera y carreras de baril.

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Rodeo Europe Tour Madrid 2009

Madrid’s “Las Ventas” bullring became an authentic home of one of the most traditional North American sporting events with Rodeo Europe Tour 2009...

by Ervin Sarkisov in Spain on 19/09/2009

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