No bull: Mexican rodeo offers thrills

Loud, lively music, an energetic crowd and 14 daring bull riders could be heard across the fairgrounds Saturday night. It was the Colusa County Fair’s second year presenting the Fiesta Mexicana Jaripeo Ranchero and American Rodeo.

“The rodeo is a universal language, you don’t have to understand it to enjoy it, it’s just good entertainment,” said Rick Wilmoth, volunteer captain of the Colusa Fire Department, which was on standby in case any riders were injured.

The more than five-hour event drew a large crowd, almost filling the grandstands. The jineto de torro – bull-riding – and jaripeo – horse show – were the main attractions.”*

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