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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

Unas 500 personas se han manifestado hoy frente a la plaza de toros de las Ventas en Madrid contra las corridas de toros.
Consideran que se trata de actos sumamente crueles donde los animales son torturados hasta la muerte.
Desean la abolición de las corridas de toros y todos aquellos festejos taurinos que causen sufrimiento a los animales.
Se han cubierto de pintura de color rojo simulando la sangre de los toros durante una corrida.

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Protesta "ANTITAURINA"en Madrid - Bullfight protest

About 500 people demonstrated against bullfighting on May 23rd in front of the bullring in Ventas, Madrid. The protesters covered themselves in...

by Guillermo Martinez in Spain on 23/05/2009

BREAKING NEWS

19/09/2009 - Rodeo Europe Tour Madrid 2009 - Spain - Madrid’s “Las Ventas” bullring became...
23/05/2009 - Protesta "ANTITAURINA"en Madrid - Bullfight protest - Spain - About 500 people demonstrated against...

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