Jaripeo

The word Jaripeo (Spanish: [xaɾiˈpeo] ^ⓘ) refers to a form of rodeo, particularly bull riding practiced in Mexico,^[1] Guatemala,^[2] El Salvador,^[3] Honduras,^[4] and Chile.^[5]

However, jaripeo means different styles of bull riding in the different countries mentioned.

In Mexico, mainly in the country's central and southern regions, jaripeo refers to the bull-riding events where bucking bulls are attempted to be ridden until they tire and stop bucking or until they buck off their riders.^[6][7] American-style bull riding, where riders attempt to stay mounted on bucking bulls for only eight seconds before dismounting is also practiced in Mexico. However, it is more common in the country's northern regions.^[8]

Jaripeo events where bucking bulls are attempted to be ridden until they stop bucking also exist in Honduras and Chile.^[9][10]

In Guatemala and El Salvador, only American-style bull riding is practiced, though in said countries it is known as jaripeo.^[11][12]

Events where bucking bulls are attempted to be ridden until they stop bucking also exist in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, yet in said countries they are known as corridas de toros (bullfights).^[13][14][15]

Jaripeo developed in the 16th century and originally involved riding fighting bulls to the death, but later evolved to where contestants attempt to ride bucking bulls until the animals tire and stop bucking. Jaripeos traditionally take place in lienzo charros (another word by which it can be known is toriles) or bullrings, but can also take place in modern arenas.