Charro lasso roping

Swing a looped rope in graceful patterns, then throw it to catch a trotting target at the right moment, scoring for style and clean catches.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Mexico. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Age of Contact and Craft (about 1500 to 1800), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of The Americas: Mesoamerica.